United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Riviera Travel boosts British Isles programme with two more sailings
Riviera Travel is adding two sailings to its summer ‘Cruising Scotland’s Highlands & Islands’ UK cruise ship itinerary.
The voyages, which will take place on 2 and 9 August, have been made available after the original four July sailings sold out earlier this week.
The eight-day itinerary departs from either Edinburgh or Greenock and has a port stop and excursion included every day, taking in Aberdeen, Inverness, Orkney, Oban, the Outer Hebrides and Belfast.
Tours on offer include trips to Loch Ness, Balmoral Castle, the Titanic Visitor Centre, the Callanish Standing Stones, and the Neolithic Ring of Brodgar henge and stone circle.
The sailings will be on the new-to-brand 158-guest MS Seaventure, which was refurbished in 2019.
Seaventure is an expedition-ready ship and the only one of its size to cruise the British Isles, allowing it to dock at and explore smaller harbours.
Seaventure has 82 sea-view cabins with a choice of balcony, panoramic window or porthole.
The ship features an onboard fitness suite, sauna, heated saltwater pool, expedition theatre and library.
All ports on the itinerary are UK-based and guests can therefore book without any travel restrictions.
These sailings mark the first time that Riviera has offered UK-specific voyages.
Prices start from £1,999pp, based on two people sharing a cabin, including full board, tours, visits as per the itinerary and all port taxes.
A limited number of cabins are also available for no-supplement sole occupancy.
Katja Hildebrandt from Riviera Travel said: "We’re thrilled with the demand we have seen from the trade for our highlands and islands cruise, so are delighted to be able to announce these two additional sailings to everyone still looking to book up."
Riviera is offering free parking at Leith port, Edinburgh, with a shuttle transfer to or from the ship at Greenock. Spaces are limited and available on request.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Mark Jaronski of Explore Georgia on FIFA World Cup 2026
Connecting Small Businesses to Global Tourism Markets: Nate Huff of Tourism Exchange
North Carolina’s Resilience: Wit Tuttell on Recovery and Tourism
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Woman dies after going overboard in English Channel
Foreign Office issues travel advisory for winter sun destinations