Lerwick (Shetland) to Kirkwall (Orkneys)

Shetland is a truly special sailing destination with more than 100 small islands and 900 miles of coastline, with a striking combination of dramatic cliffs and sheltered harbours. There are four marinas, at Bressay, Scalloway, Skeld and its capital Lerwick.  The town has the harbour at its heart and you’ll find everything you might need including a shipyard for emergency repairs plus plenty of shops and pubs.

From the water, you’ll see the thriving population of seabirds and other wildlife. More than a tenth of British seabirds can be found here, including puffins, kittiwakes, fulmars and guillemots on the cliffs and catch a glimpse of dolphins, minke whales and orca in the water. You’ll find sea mammals in Shetland’s waters all year round. Otters, common and grey seals and harbour porpoises are all common sights.

Sail with Eye of the Wind and her crew across the magical Orkney Islands – a stunning archipelago of over 70 islands. Arrive in Kirkwall, a harbour town steeped in maritime heritage and culture. Equally fascinating is Orkney’s wartime history. As you sail around, you can still see watchtowers and gun emplacements clearly visible on the coastline and the Churchill Barriers, constructed to protect the Home Fleet in Scapa Flow during World War Two. Beside them is the captivating Italian Chapel, built by Italian prisoners of war. The Scapa Flow Visitor Centre in Lyness has an amazing archive of artefacts and photographs showing wartime Orkney.

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Travel insurance notes

As this is an active adventure holiday, we advise that everyone has the appropriate personal accident travel insurance whilst onboard in addition to standard travel insurance which would cover you in the time between making your booking and departing for your adventure. These policies can sometimes be combined so please check with your travel insurance provider.

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From: Lerwick, Shetland

To: Kirkwall, Orkney

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