Portree Isle of Skye

Portree skyline and colourful houses, Scotland
Portree harbour, Isle of Skye
View of Portree Bay with commericial fising boats

Largest town on the Isle of Skye, Portree is set within a natural harbour surrounded with brightly-coloured houses and rocky cliffs. Serving as gateway to the rock formations at Trotternish Ridge, the Tusdale ruins and Dunvegan Castle – seat of the Clan MacLeod since the 13th century. Close by is Loch Coruisk, home to puffins, golden eagles, oystercatchers and occasional sea eagles.

Cruises to Portree Isle of Skye

Old Man of Hoy, Orkney Old Man of Hoy, Orkney Old Man of Hoy, Orkney

Scenic Isles of Scotland • L2314

 Rosyth
Balmoral
Thu 15 Jun 2023
7 nights
  • Experience the rocky landscapes of the Scottish Isles 
  • Discover Viking history and crofting in the Shetland Isles
  • Spot whales and other marine wildife with ORCA
Aerial view of coastline at the cliffs by Staffin, Scotland Aerial view of coastline at the cliffs by Staffin, Scotland Aerial view of coastline at the cliffs by Staffin, Scotland

Scenic Isles of Scotland • S2311

 Liverpool
Borealis
Mon 26 Jun 2023
8 nights
  • Experience Scotland’s rugged beauty
  • From Borealis, spot marine life with ORCA
  • Visit the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness
Colorful houses at the harbor of Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland Colorful houses at the harbor of Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland Colorful houses at the harbor of Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Scenic Isles of Scotland • T2319

 Newcastle
Bolette
Sat 15 Jul 2023
10 nights
  • See the scenery of some of Britain’s most beautiful places
  • From Bolette, marvel at rock formations and landscapes 
  • Spot marine and sea bird life with ORCA representatives
Borealis cruising the Sound of Mull, Scotland Borealis cruising the Sound of Mull, Scotland Borealis cruising the Sound of Mull, Scotland

Bank Holiday Escape to Scenic Scotland • S2317

 Liverpool
Borealis
Sat 26 Aug 2023
5 nights
  • Experience Scotland’s summertime beauty 
  • Seek out marine life and sea birds with ORCA
  • Visit Orkney and the Isle of Skye for historic sites 
Old Man of Storr rock formation on Isle of Skye, Scotland Old Man of Storr rock formation on Isle of Skye, Scotland Old Man of Storr rock formation on Isle of Skye, Scotland

Wildlife & Traditions of the Scottish Isles • L2420

 Rosyth
Balmoral
Thu 04 Jul 2024
8 nights
  • Enjoy birdwatching as Balmoral sails past Sumburgh Head
  • Search for whales with help from ORCA
  • Marvel at the Isle of Skye's scenery
Puffins on a cliff, British Isles Puffins on a cliff, British Isles Dolphins seen from deck, UK

Scenic Landscapes & Wildlife of the British Isles • S2416

 Dover
Borealis
Mon 22 Jul 2024
9 nights
  • Discover the Scottish isles of Orkney and Skye
  • Join ORCA to spot marine life from Borealis
  • Visit the fortified Scilly Isle of St. Mary's
Ornsay Lighthouse in the Loch Hourn Ornsay Lighthouse in the Loch Hourn Ornsay Lighthouse in the Loch Hourn

Scenic Isles of Scotland • S2512

 Newcastle
Borealis
Wed 07 May 2025
7 nights
  • Sail past the Small Isles and along Pentland Firth
  • Spot seabirds and whales from on board Borealis
  • Explore the isles of Orkney, Lewis and Skye
Skara Brae, Scotland Skara Brae, Scotland Skara Brae, Scotland

Wildlife & Culture of the Scenic Scottish Isles • L2509

 Southampton
Balmoral
Fri 16 May 2025
8 nights
  • Explore Lerwick, where only smaller cruise ships can dock
  • Visit the Neolithic village of Skara Brae
  • Sail past the coastal cliffs of Sumburgh Head
Views of Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland Views of Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland Views of Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Scenic Scottish Isles in Five Nights • T2411

 Liverpool
Bolette
Sat 25 May 2024
5 nights
  • Discover the awe-inspiring scenery of Skye
  • Join ORCA on deck to spot marine life
  • Cruise past the unspoilt Small Isles 
Portree harbour, Isle of Skye, Scotland Portree harbour, Isle of Skye, Scotland Portree harbour, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Scenic Scottish Isles in Five Nights • T2508

 Liverpool
Bolette
Fri 02 May 2025
5 nights
  • Get closer to nature with the help of ORCA 
  • Uncover the Western Isles traditions from Stornoway
  • See the rocky outcrop of the Old Man of Storr