Cruising by The Needle, Orkneys
'Pinned' just off south west coast of Hoy Island, the 230 ft-high Needle is the Orkney archipelago's second-highest rock stack.
Along with the legendary Old Man of Hoy, the Needle is one of the Orkney's most popular climbing hotspots, a haven for various seabird species and is a magnificent sight to admire from the comfort of your ship's decks.
Cruises to Cruising by The Needle
Scenic British Isles & Summer Wildlife • T216
Dover
Bolette
Thu 19 Aug 2021
5 nights
- See the Sea Stacks at Duncansby & the Needle
- Go in search of Sea Birds & Orca
- View dramatic coastal scenery
Scenic Orkneys & Shetlands in Five Nights • L2214
Newcastle
Balmoral
Wed 01 Jun 2022
5 nights
- Scenic cruising past coastal sea stacks
- Spot local wildlife including a variety of seabirds
- Explore Lerwick, capital of the Shetland Islands
Scenic Isles & Lochs of Scotland • L2218
Newcastle
Balmoral
Thu 07 Jul 2022
7 nights
- Cruise past Fingal’s Cave and Dutchman’s Cap
- Admire the seabirds of Skye, the Orkneys and Shetlands
- Visit remote Scottish destinations
Scenic Isles & Lochs of Scotland • L2224
Newcastle
Balmoral
Sat 20 Aug 2022
7 nights
- Enjoy scenic cruising past remote natural wonders
- Visit the famed Loch Ness from Invergordon
- Discover Neolithic and Norse settlements
Scenic Isles and Lochs of Scotland • T2313
Newcastle
Bolette
Sat 13 May 2023
7 nights
- Marvel at the natural wonder of the imposing Needle, Old Man of Hoy and Duncansby sea stacks
- Visit Lews Castle from Stornoway
- Look for native seabirds on the cliffs of Marwick Head