MSC Preziosa • MSC Cruises
12-night Arctic Loop via Lerwick & Seydisfjørdur
Jul 28, 2026 → Aug 9, 2026 • Hamburg ↔
From $1,490
$124/night
Great deal
↓36% below typical
Lerwick
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Cruises visiting Lerwick
Quietest
Sep-May
Busiest
Jul
Upcoming
91+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Sep-May (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 30+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Lerwick.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Lerwick
These sailings rank first because they visit Lerwick while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Oceania Marina • Oceania Cruises
14-night Arctic Passage via Belfast, Nordfjordeid & Eidfjord
Jun 26, 2026 → Jul 10, 2026 • Southampton → Copenhagen
From $4,500
$321/night
Great deal
↓22% below typical
MSC Virtuosa • MSC Cruises
7-night Arctic Loop via Lerwick & Måløy
Jul 18, 2026 → Jul 25, 2026 • Southampton ↔
From $994
$142/night
Great deal
↓25% below typical
Oceania Insignia • Oceania Cruises
12-night Arctic Passage via Skagen, Eidfjord & Lerwick
Jul 2, 2026 → Jul 14, 2026 • Copenhagen → Reykjavík
From $3,825
$319/night
Good value
↓18% below typical
Seven Seas Voyager • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
20-night Arctic One-Way via Edinburgh, Invergordon & Tórshavn
Aug 12, 2026 → Sep 1, 2026 • Southampton ↔
From $11,707
$585/night
Great deal
↓34% below typical
Majestic Princess • Princess Cruises
12-night British Isles Loop via Falmouth, Cobh & Le Havre
Aug 17, 2027 → Aug 29, 2027 • Southampton ↔
From $2,038
$170/night
Typical price
↓9% below typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Lerwick, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Lerwick that day.
Lerwick is busiest from Jul, with multiple ships per day. Sep, May are significantly quieter.
June 2026
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2
~500 passengers
$320/night
↓58% vs typical
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2
~2,900 passengers
$115/night
↓24% vs typical
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1
~0 passengers
$255/night
↑14% vs typical
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1
~800 passengers
$1,340/night
↑26% vs typical
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~1,300 passengers
$321/night
↓22% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 ship visit Lerwick on this date, carrying about ~500 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~500 passengers
- Cruises
- 2
- Best fare
- $320/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Lerwick on this date.
Seabourn Ovation • Seabourn
7-night Arctic Repositioning via Vestmannaeyjar / Heimaey & Djúpivogur
Jun 6, 2026 → Jun 13, 2026 • Reykjavík → Dover
From $2,239
$320/night
Great deal
↓58% below typical
More cruises that day
Other sailings that call on Lerwick that same day.
Best time to visit Lerwick 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 Lerwick still look attractively priced.
June
Median price/night
$287
6 visits
Traffic
↓63% vs typical
5 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$319
9 visits
Traffic
Near typical
8 ships • 9 priced sailings tracked
August
Cheapest
Median price/night
$221
6 visits
Traffic
↓36% vs typical
5 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
September
Priciest
Median price/night
$393
4 visits
Traffic
↑17% vs typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$287
3 visits
Traffic
↓38% vs typical
3 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Lerwick
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Lerwick, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Arctic Loop via Lerwick & Seydisfjørdur (Rare Variant)
Arctic • Next: Jul 28
From $1,490
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Arctic Passage via Belfast, Nordfjordeid & Eidfjord (Rare Variant)
Arctic • Next: Jun 26
From $4,500
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Arctic Loop via Lerwick & Måløy (Rare Variant)
Arctic • Next: Jul 18
From $994
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Arctic Passage via Skagen, Eidfjord & Lerwick (Rare Variant)
Arctic • Next: Jul 2
From $3,825
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Arctic One-Way via Edinburgh, Invergordon & Tórshavn (Best Balance)
Arctic • Next: Aug 12
From $11,707
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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British Isles Loop via Cobh, Dun Laoghaire & Belfast (Rare Variant)
British Isles • Next: Aug 2
From $2,891
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Lerwick on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Lerwick depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Lerwick
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FAQ about cruises visiting Lerwick
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Lerwick.
What is the best time to visit Lerwick on a cruise?
August currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Lerwick, 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 Lerwick busiest for cruise traffic?
July currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Lerwick. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Lerwick?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Lerwick include Arctic Loop via Lerwick & Seydisfjørdur (Rare Variant), Arctic Passage via Belfast, Nordfjordeid & Eidfjord (Rare Variant), and Arctic Loop via Lerwick & Måløy (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 Lerwick?
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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