--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: a07d8211-7d4a-4075-920a-89039d5b5106 slug: 2185570 voyage_code: 8643A cruise_line: Seabourn ship: Seabourn Ovation departure_date: return_date: nights: 14 embarkation_port: Dover (London), England disembarkation_port: Dover (London), England starting_price_usd: 10104.0 bookable: true last_updated: 2026-05-05T04:07:51Z --- # Scottish Isles & Icelandic Intrigue > Seabourn · Seabourn Ovation · May 30 – Jun 13   (14 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Seabourn | | **Ship** | Seabourn Ovation | | **Duration** | 14 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Dover (London), England | | **Disembarkation Port** | Dover (London), England | | **Starting Price** | 10,104 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | 8643A | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Dover (London), England **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:30 PM Crossing the English Channel from continental Europe to Great Britain, the first view of England is the milky-white strip of land called the White Cliffs of Dover. As you get closer, the coastline unfolds before you in all its striking beauty. White chalk cliffs with streaks of black flint rise straight from the sea to a height of 350’ (110 m). Numerous archaeological finds reveal people were present in the area during the Stone Age. Yet the first record of Dover is from Romans, who valu... ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Kirkwall **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Kirkwall is the largest town of Orkney, an archipelago to the north of mainland Scotland. The name Kirkwall comes from the Norse name Kirkjuvágr, which later changed to Kirkvoe, Kirkwaa and Kirkwall. ### Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: Vopnafjorour, Iceland **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:30 PM ### Day 6: Akureyri, Iceland **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Akureyri is the second largest urban area in Iceland with a population of around 18,000. Nicknamed ‘The Capital of the North,’ it is situated at the head of Eyjafjörður, the longest fjord in Iceland, only 62 miles (100 km) from the Arctic Circle. Surrounded by snow-streaked mountains, the Akureyri hills flourish in summer with a profusion of arctic wildflowers. Mt. Kerling is the highest peak visible from town, at 5,064’ (1,538 m). Often cloudy, with a mild climate, Akureyri has much les... ### Day 7: Isafjordur, Iceland **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Like most Icelandic towns, this one on the northwest coast was started by fisherman and whalers. The name means ice-fjord. It is a perfect place from which to explore the cultural and economic staples of Iceland. An excursion to Sudavik reveals a town started by whalers and nearly destroyed by an avalanche in 1995, now rebuilt out of the path of further slides. Its lovely church was donated by whalers, as well. The own also holds a center for the study of the indigenous arctic foxes. The Maritim... ### Day 8: Reykjavik, Iceland **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Warmed by the Gulf Stream as well as by highly active thermal hot springs and volcanoes, Iceland is somewhat misnamed. While it is a stark and barren country with three huge areas of glaciers, one theory is that early Norsemen sought to mislead other potential settlers by giving a pleasant name to fierce, inhospitable Greenland, and a forbidding name to the imminently habitable Iceland. Irish monks and hermits established themselves here in the 8th century, but left a century later when the paga... ### Day 9: Heimaey, Westman Islands, Iceland **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 10: Djupivogur, Iceland **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Djúpivogur is a very small, quaint town of some 456 people, located in East Iceland in Berufjörður fjord. Towering, pyramid-shaped Mount Búlandstindur dominates the landscape, rising to 3,510’ (1,069 m). It is a place of unspoiled nature, with quiet lagoons and a tranquil harbor populated by colorful fishing boats. The area is well-known for the diversity of birdlife, especially in nearby Búlandsnes Bird Sanctuary where most of Iceland’s bird species can be observed. Time seems to f... ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: Lerwick **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Lerwick, Britain's most northerly town, and is a small, bustling, cosmopolitan seaport with a population of over 7,000 people and fine architecture. Shetland Museum, located on Hay's Dock, is an award- winning attraction. Discover the island’s many secrets through its exhibits, and take a look in the boat shed, where you can see demonstrations of traditional boat building. Also of interest is the stone-walled town hall, built in 1884, displaying an impressive array of beautifully intricate st... ### Day 13: Invergordon, Scotland **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Invergordon, the port for Inverness, is located in the northern part of Scotland on the Moray Firth. The quaint town of Inverness has reminders of such historical figures as St. Columba, Mary Queen of Scots, and Oliver Cromwell. Its attractions include a 17th-century clock tower, part of a fort erected by Cromwell's army and the 19th-century cathedral. Regarded as the "Capital of the Highlands," the town holds many traditional Scottish events each summer. ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: Dover (London), England **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Crossing the English Channel from continental Europe to Great Britain, the first view of England is the milky-white strip of land called the White Cliffs of Dover. As you get closer, the coastline unfolds before you in all its striking beauty. White chalk cliffs with streaks of black flint rise straight from the sea to a height of 350’ (110 m). Numerous archaeological finds reveal people were present in the area during the Stone Age. Yet the first record of Dover is from Romans, who valu... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Balcony | $10,104 | | Suite | $23,525 | ## Cabin Options ### Balcony Cabins **Veranda Suite** (Code: OB) Veranda Suite (OB) A full-length window Glass door to private veranda Comfortable living area Queen-size bed or two twin beds Dining table for two Walk-in closet Interactive flat-screen television with music and movies Fully stocked bar and refrigerator Makeup vanity Spacious bathroom with separate ... **Veranda Suite Guarantee** (Code: RB) Veranda Suite Guarantee ### Suite Cabins **Penthouse Suite** (Code: PH) Located on Deck 10 and 11; total inside space of between 449 and 450 square feet (42 square meters) plus one veranda of between 93 and 103 square feet (9 and 10 square meters) All Penthouse Suites feature: Dining table for two to four Separate bedroom Glass door to veranda Two flat-screen TVs Full... **Owners Suite** (Code: O1) Located on Deck 7, 8, 9 and 10; total inside space of between 576 and 597 square feet (54 and 55 square meters) plus veranda of between 142 and 778 square feet (13 to 72 square meters) Owner's Suites feature: Expansive ocean views Forward-facing windows Dining for four to six Bathroom with whirlpo... **Grand Wintergarden Suite** (Code: GRWG) Located on Deck 8; Combine mid-ship suites 849 and 851 for suite 8491 or suites 846 and 848 for suite 8468 for a total inside space of 1,292 square feet (120 square meters) plus two verandas totaling 244 square feet (23 square meters) Grand Wintergarden Suites feature: Large windows Dining for six... **Grand Signature Suite** (Code: GRSS) Located on Deck 8; Combine mid-ship suites 800 and 804 for suite 8004 or suites 801 and 805 for suite 8015 for a total inside space of 1,292 square feet (120 square meters) plus two verandas totaling 244 square feet (23 square meters) Signature Suites feature Expansive ocean views Forward-facing w... ## Ship Information ### Seabourn Ovation Introducing Seabourn Ovation, the sister-ship to the already prestigious Seabourn Encore. Seabourn Ovation represents another welcome stage in the evolution of small ship cruising, which Seabourn pioneered and has consistently expanded and enriched for all of our small ship cruises. Both ships will deliver a wealth of new concepts, a fresh vision and a host of illuminating ideas to delight the world's most discerning travelers. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 600 | | Crew | 330 | | Gross Tonnage | 40,350.0 | | Length | 690.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 266 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Food and Drink - **In-Suite Dining**: Seabourn is pleased to offer a varied menu available around the clock for service in your suite. You may also order dinner from The Restaurant menu an... - **The Colonnade**: Our more casual, indoor/outdoor alternative, features an open kitchen, lavish buffets or table service for breakfasts and lunch, and serves regionally... - **Observation Bar**: Enjoy this stunning lounge with a bar and panoramic views. Enjoy coffee and tea served every morning, and drinks before or after dinner. - **The Restaurant**: Before Seabourn, open-seating dining on a cruise ship was unheard of. Come when you like, with whom you please, and be seated as you wish. The room is... - **Shopping With The Chef**: Shopping with the Chef — at local food markets. Shop a bustling Sicilian market, gather spices in Istanbul or explore the local wines of Tuscany and P... ### Entertainment - **Marina Day**: One of Seabourn’s most popular guest offerings is Marina Day. Available at select destinations, this fun-filled day features complimentary watersports... - **Evenings Under The Stars**: One of the most FUN evenings during any cruise, Evenings Under the Stars is a night where guests can let their hair down and simply be in the moment. ... - **The Club**: The liveliest lounge on board is a popular spot for pre-dinner drinks and dancing to live music. After dinner, the dancing music continues, and later ... - **The Retreat**: A tranquil setting housed in a distinctive flower-shaped canopy that shields guests from sun and wind, The Retreat is ringed with 15 private cabanas d... - **Seabourn Square**: Whether you're looking for a place to enjoy your newspaper in the morning or want to socialize with your fellow passengers, Seabourn Square is what yo... ### Technology - **Discovery Center**: The Discovery Center, which is adjacent to the Expedition Lounge on Deck 4, acts as the teaching & academic center for natural history and cultural pr... - **Submarines**: Discover the Wonders that Wait Under the Waterline in Seabourn’s Luxurious New Expedition Submarines - **Seabourn Source**: All guests will have the opportunity to access Seabourn Source on a complimentary basis aboard every Seabourn ship. Seabourn Source offers intuitive, ... - **Sun Terrace**: The Sun Terrace features double sun loungers. Slow things down and soak up the sun as you relax on a luxurious lounger. ### Relaxation - **The Patio**: Relaxed poolside dining offering luncheon buffets, salads, soups, grilled specialties and freshly baked pizza. Dinners feature a full menu in an alfre... - **Spa & Wellness**: Seabourn’s spas offer a wide spectrum of massages, facials, and beauty treatments, blending traditional practices from around the world with the most ... - **Whirlpool**: A breathtaking ocean vista will dazzle your senses on the pool deck. Boasting a prime location, this picturesque area presents you with the opportunit... - **Caviar In The Surf**: Caviar in the Surf® is available on select sailings, weather and conditions permitting. One of Seabourn’s most popular events is our signature “Caviar... - **Pool**: Offering the perfect setting for a sunny afternoon, the swimming pool is surrounded by an expansive sundeck with chaise lounges, shaded seating, two l... ### Recreational - **Shops**: Whether you're buying souvenirs for your friends at home or want a memento of your vacation, our Shops will have what you need. Shop for fashion and c... - **Card Room**: Many veteran cruisers specifically choose cruises that provide at least a few days at sea. The Card Room is a great choice for the sea-loving cruiser ... ### Fitness - **Fitness Center**: Our Fitness Center features high performance Technogym equipment for cardio and strength training. We also offer a series of complimentary classes inc... ## Ports of Call ### Dover (London), England *Coordinates: 51.1297, 1.31114* Crossing the English Channel from continental Europe to Great Britain, the first view of England is the milky-white strip of land called the White Cliffs of Dover. As you get closer, the coastline unfolds before you in all its striking beauty. White chalk cliffs with streaks of black flint rise straight from the sea to a height of 350’ (110 m). Numerous archaeological finds reveal people w... ### Kirkwall *Coordinates: 58.9847, -2.96225* Kirkwall is the largest town of Orkney, an archipelago to the north of mainland Scotland. The name Kirkwall comes from the Norse name Kirkjuvágr, which later changed to Kirkvoe, Kirkwaa and Kirkwall. ### Vopnafjorour, Iceland *Coordinates: 65.7541, -14.8295* ### Akureyri, Iceland *Coordinates: 65.6839, -18.1105* Akureyri is the second largest urban area in Iceland with a population of around 18,000. Nicknamed ‘The Capital of the North,’ it is situated at the head of Eyjafjörður, the longest fjord in Iceland, only 62 miles (100 km) from the Arctic Circle. Surrounded by snow-streaked mountains, the Akureyri hills flourish in summer with a profusion of arctic wildflowers. Mt. Kerling is the highest pea... ### Isafjordur, Iceland *Coordinates: 66.0738, -23.1417* Like most Icelandic towns, this one on the northwest coast was started by fisherman and whalers. The name means ice-fjord. It is a perfect place from which to explore the cultural and economic staples of Iceland. An excursion to Sudavik reveals a town started by whalers and nearly destroyed by an avalanche in 1995, now rebuilt out of the path of further slides. Its lovely church was donated by wha... ### Reykjavik, Iceland *Coordinates: 64.1353, -21.8952* Warmed by the Gulf Stream as well as by highly active thermal hot springs and volcanoes, Iceland is somewhat misnamed. While it is a stark and barren country with three huge areas of glaciers, one theory is that early Norsemen sought to mislead other potential settlers by giving a pleasant name to fierce, inhospitable Greenland, and a forbidding name to the imminently habitable Iceland. Irish monk... ### Heimaey, Westman Islands, Iceland *Coordinates: 63.4277, -20.2674* ### Djupivogur, Iceland *Coordinates: 64.6569, -14.2901* Djúpivogur is a very small, quaint town of some 456 people, located in East Iceland in Berufjörður fjord. Towering, pyramid-shaped Mount Búlandstindur dominates the landscape, rising to 3,510’ (1,069 m). It is a place of unspoiled nature, with quiet lagoons and a tranquil harbor populated by colorful fishing boats. The area is well-known for the diversity of birdlife, especially in nearby BÃ... ### Lerwick *Coordinates: 60.1558, -1.14457* Lerwick, Britain's most northerly town, and is a small, bustling, cosmopolitan seaport with a population of over 7,000 people and fine architecture. Shetland Museum, located on Hay's Dock, is an award- winning attraction. Discover the island’s many secrets through its exhibits, and take a look in the boat shed, where you can see demonstrations of traditional boat building. Also of interest is t... ### Invergordon, Scotland *Coordinates: 57.6891, -4.16939* Invergordon, the port for Inverness, is located in the northern part of Scotland on the Moray Firth. The quaint town of Inverness has reminders of such historical figures as St. Columba, Mary Queen of Scots, and Oliver Cromwell. Its attractions include a 17th-century clock tower, part of a fort erected by Cromwell's army and the 19th-century cathedral. Regarded as the "Capital of the Highlands," t... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2185570 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2185570 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2185570.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2185570/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/seabourn/seabourn-ovation/other/59064.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 04:07:51 UTC