Information on accommodation available on this holiday.

So near yet so different and refreshing - you won't believe you're still in Britain! Sail with your own car with 1 night on board ship and 7 nights in hotels or guest houses.

Can start every Saturday, Monday and Thursday from Aberdeen.

DAY 1 - Depart Aberdeen at 17.00 (Saturday & Thursday via Orkney) or 19.00 (Monday) on-board the NorthLink cruise ferry and sail overnight in your comfortable en-suite twin cabin. The ship has self-service and a' la carte restaurants, two bars, lounge, cinema lounge, sun decks, kennels, etc.

DAYS 2-4 - Shetland. You arrive in Lerwick at 07.30 and, after breakfast on-board (served until 09.00, not included in holiday price), your explorations of Shetland begin! Enjoy three nights in Shetland - you'll be glad not to rush it. Choose from our hotels and guest houses.

DAY 5 - Savour the special character of these northern islands before sailing from Lerwick at 17.30. You can enjoy dinner on-board or watch a film. You arrive in Kirkwall in Orkney at 23.00 for four nights at your hotel or guest house.

DAYS 5-8 - Orkney. So much to do, to marvel at. Beautiful seascapes and exhilarating walks, ancient, maritime & wartime history, the Italian Chapel, informative heritage centres, boat trips, golf, fishing, tempting crafts..!

DAY 9 - You leave Orkney on the ferry from Stromness at 11.00/09.00 or 16.45 and arrive in Scrabster in just 90 minutes where your memorable Shetland & Orkney holiday ends.

Prices vary according to accommodation chosen, as shown by A, B and C price categories beside hotels and guest houses in Shetland.

8 nights (7 nights in Shetland & Orkney) Your holiday includes Ferry crossings with own car as detailed including overnight en-suite cabin from Aberdeen to Lerwick, 3 nights in Shetland and 4 nights in Orkney. Historic Scotland's Orkney Ticket. Based on two sharing car & en-suite twin/double bedroom: 7 nights in Shetland & Orkney with bed & breakfast; Staying in hotels - at price A or B in Shetland and at your choice of hotel in Orkney: price per person: Price A £620, Price B £692 Staying at 3* to 4* guest houses in Shetland & Orkney with bed & Breakfast: price per person: £526 7 nights in Shetland & Orkney - 6 nights with dinner & 1 night bed & breakfast due to later arrival on Day 5 (first night on Orkney); Staying in hotels - at price A or B in Shetland and at your choice of hotel in Orkney*: price per person: Price A £708, Price B £825 Dinner is available at some guest houses for £12 - £17 per person per night. *For Ayre Hotel (Orkney), add £15 per person when booking DBB (3 nights). **Deduct £8 per person when staying Sunday night at Herrislea House (Shetland)(buffet dinner). There is a Senior Citizen (60+ years) discount of £12 pp on the above prices.

Shetland & Orkney- The Shorter Option

7 days/6 nights

A shorter trip with one night less in both Shetland and Orkney.

You can start on a Sunday, Tuesday or Friday from Aberdeen.

Sail with your own car with 1 night on board ship and 5 nights in hotels or guest houses in Shetland and Orkney.

DAY 1 - Sail overnight from Aberdeen and arrive in Lerwick on the morning of Day 2. Spend 2 nights ( 3 days ) in Shetland.

DAY 4 - You sail on the evening ferry from Lerwick to Kirkwall and spend 3 nights ( 2 - 3 days ) in Orkney.

DAY 7 - Sail from Orkney back to the mainland at Scrabster.

Prices vary according to accommodation chosen, as shown by A, B and C price categories beside hotels and guest houses in Shetland.

Your holiday includes Ferry crossings with own car as detailed including overnight en-suite cabin from Aberdeen to Lerwick, 2 nights in Shetland and 3 nights in Orkney. Historic Scotland's Orkney Ticket. Based on two sharing car & en-suite twin/double bedroom: 5 nights in Shetland & Orkney with bed & breakfast; Staying in hotels - at price A or B in Shetland and at your choice of hotel in Orkney: price per person: Price A £535, Price B £582 Staying at 3* to 4* guest houses in Shetland & Orkney: price per person: £459 5 nights in Shetland & Orkney - 4 nights with dinner & 1 night bed & breakfast due to later arrival on Day 4 (first night on Orkney); Staying in hotels - at price A or B in Shetland and at your choice of hotel in Orkney*: price per person: Price A £587, Price B £670 Dinner is available at some guest houses for £12 - £17 per person, per night. *For Ayre Hotel (Orkney), add £10 per person when booking DBB (2 nights). **Deduct £8 per person when staying Sunday night at Herrislea House (Shetland)(buffet dinner). There is a Senior Citizen (60+ years) discount of £12 pp on the above prices.

We recommend the Official Tourist Map for Shetland & Orkney which highlights the main tourist attractions. Available for £4.25.

Information on accommodation available on this holiday.