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Cruises visiting Kirkwall

Quietest
Apr
Busiest
Aug-Sep
Upcoming
102+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: Apr (fewer ships)

Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)

Based on 43+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily

Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Kirkwall.

Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.

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Best cruises that visit Kirkwall

These sailings rank first because they visit Kirkwall while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.

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Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Star • Norwegian Cruise Line

11-night Arctic Repositioning via Newhaven, Kirkwall & Bergen

Aug 23, 2026 → Sep 3, 2026 • Southampton → Reykjavík

Lowest in 30 days $835 below typical ↘
$1,409 · $128/night · great deal · ↓37% below typical
P&O Cruises

Aurora • P&O Cruises

16-night British Isles Loop via Cork, Waterford & Liverpool

Jul 22, 2026 → Aug 7, 2026 • Southampton ↔

Lowest in 180 days $753 below typical ↘
$1,485 · $93/night · great deal · ↓34% below typical
Costa Cruises

Costa Favolosa • Costa Cruises

7-night British Isles Loop via South Queensferry & Invergordon

Sep 20, 2026 → Sep 27, 2026 • Hamburg ↔

Lowest in 180 days $316 below typical ↘
$663 · $95/night · great deal · ↓32% below typical
Costa Cruises

Costa Favolosa • Costa Cruises

12-night Arctic Loop via Scrabster & Reykjavík

Aug 3, 2026 → Aug 15, 2026 • Hamburg ↔

$628 below typical ↘
$1,216 · $101/night · great deal · ↓34% below typical
Silversea Cruises

Silver Wind • Silversea Cruises

12-night Arctic One-Way: Dunrossness and Fair Isle, Kirkwall & Tórshavn

Jun 22, 2028 → Jul 4, 2028 • Leith → Reykjavík

Lowest in 180 days $3,900 below typical
$12,300 · $1,025/night · great deal · ↓24% below typical
Poseidon Expeditions

MS Sea Spirit • Poseidon Expeditions

12-night British Isles One-Way via Tresco & Portrush

May 9, 2027 → May 21, 2027 • Portsmouth → Leith

$3,484 below typical
$7,519 · $627/night · great deal · ↓32% below typical

When ships are in port

Scan for dates when ships visit Kirkwall, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Kirkwall that day.

Kirkwall is busiest from Aug-Sep, with multiple ships per day. Apr are significantly quieter.

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August 2026

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26
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27
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1
~3,600 passengers
$178/night
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No port calls
1
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~1,900 passengers
$93/night
↓34% vs typical
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~1,900 passengers
$93/night
↓34% vs typical
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No port calls
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1
~2,300 passengers
$210/night
↓10% vs typical
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1
~3,600 passengers
$227/night
↑22% vs typical
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2
~700 passengers
$375/night
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1
~3,000 passengers
$101/night
↓34% vs typical
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1
~2,300 passengers
$128/night
↓37% vs typical
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~3,500 passengers
$136/night
↓29% vs typical
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~3,600 passengers
$193/night
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Selected port-call day

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

1 ship visit Kirkwall on this date, carrying about ~2,300 passengers in total.

Day snapshot
Ships
1
Passengers
~2,300 passengers
Cruises
1
Best fare
$128/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Kirkwall on this date.
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Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Star • Norwegian Cruise Line

11-night Arctic Repositioning via Newhaven, Kirkwall & Bergen

Aug 23, 2026 → Sep 3, 2026 • Southampton → Reykjavík

Lowest in 30 days $835 below typical ↘
$1,409 · $128/night · great deal · ↓37% below typical

Best time to visit Kirkwall on a cruise

This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Kirkwall still look attractively priced.

July
Median price/night
$178
3 visits
Traffic
Near typical
3 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$210
8 visits
Traffic
Near typical
5 ships • 7 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$161
8 visits
Traffic
↓11% vs typical
4 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
April
Cheapest
Median price/night
$156
1 visits
Traffic
↑12% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
May
Priciest
Median price/night
$628
8 visits
Traffic
↓16% vs typical
7 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
June
Median price/night
$212
9 visits
Traffic
↑10% vs typical
7 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked

Cruise itineraries that include Kirkwall

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Arctic Repositioning via Newhaven, Kirkwall & Bergen (Rare Variant)

Arctic • Next: Aug 23

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $143-$242 / night
$1,409 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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British Isles Loop via Cork, Waterford & Liverpool (Rare Variant)

British Isles • Next: Jul 22

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $125-$162 / night
$1,485 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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British Isles Loop via South Queensferry & Invergordon (Rare Variant)

British Isles • Next: Sep 20

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $120-$174 / night
$663 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Arctic Loop via Scrabster & Reykjavík (Rare Variant)

Arctic • Next: Aug 3

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $133-$170 / night
$1,216 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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British Isles One-Way via Tresco & Portrush (Best Balance)

British Isles • Next: May 9

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $673-$1,034 / night
$7,519 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Arctic Repositioning via Leith, Kirkwall & Seydisfjørdur (Best Balance)

Arctic • Next: May 20

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $673-$1,034 / night
$8,178 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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How to visit Kirkwall on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Kirkwall depart from:

Southampton
7-26 nights
Hamburg
7-16 nights
Reykjavík
7-36 nights

Upcoming port calls in Kirkwall

See the next scheduled ship visits into Kirkwall.

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Date Ship Line
Jul 19, 2026 Costa Favolosa Costa Cruises
Jul 22, 2026 Seven Seas Mariner Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Jul 28, 2026 Majestic Princess Princess Cruises
Aug 1, 2026 Aurora P&O Cruises
Aug 2, 2026 Aurora P&O Cruises
Aug 4, 2026 Norwegian Star Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 5, 2026 Majestic Princess Princess Cruises
Aug 6, 2026 Oceania Insignia Oceania Cruises
Aug 13, 2026 Costa Favolosa Costa Cruises
Aug 26, 2026 Norwegian Star Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 1, 2026 MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises
Sep 3, 2026 Majestic Princess Princess Cruises
Sep 10, 2026 MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises
Sep 11, 2026 Silver Dawn Silversea Cruises
Sep 14, 2026 Majestic Princess Princess Cruises
Sep 25, 2026 Costa Favolosa Costa Cruises
Sep 27, 2026 MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises
Apr 28, 2027 MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises
May 7, 2027 Le Champlain Ponant Cruises
May 17, 2027 Celebrity Eclipse Celebrity Cruises

FAQ about cruises visiting Kirkwall

Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Kirkwall.

What is the best time to visit Kirkwall on a cruise?
April currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Kirkwall, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Kirkwall busiest for cruise traffic?
June currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Kirkwall. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Kirkwall?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Kirkwall include Arctic Repositioning via Newhaven, Kirkwall & Bergen (Rare Variant), British Isles Loop via Cork, Waterford & Liverpool (Rare Variant), and British Isles Loop via South Queensferry & Invergordon (Rare Variant). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Kirkwall?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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