How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 10h to 10h in Scrabster, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
United Kingdom
Scrabster Cruise Port
Scrabster is a long port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic mostly from June and August.
Usually quiet
~10h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Scrabster
How busy does Scrabster get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 8% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~1,000 passengers
- Busy day: 2,500+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 8% of days
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October 2026
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Where Scrabster fits into a cruise
Scrabster is most commonly visited on British Isles itineraries, often alongside Invergordon and Stornoway .
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When to cruise to Scrabster
Cruise ships visit during 4 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from June and August.
Most cruise traffic clusters from June and August, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Scrabster typically carry around 1,258 guests, with Oceania Marina, Seven Seas Splendor, and Vasco Da Gama calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Oceania Marina 2 calls
- 2 Seven Seas Splendor 2 calls
- 3 Vasco Da Gama 2 calls
Next port calls
May 27 Vasco Da Gama
Jun 19 Seven Seas Splendor
Jun 27 Oceania Marina
Sep 6 Vasco Da Gama
Sep 17 Seven Seas Splendor
Cruises that visit Scrabster
Seven Seas Splendor
Southampton → Leith → Dún Laoghaire → Southampton
Sep 13, 2027 · 12 nights
Visits Scrabster on day 5
$11,899 suite · $992/night
34% below typical · 3-month low
Seven Seas Splendor
Southampton → Leith → Waterford → Southampton
Jun 15, 2027 · 12 nights
Visits Scrabster on day 5
$13,799 suite · $1,150/night
14% below typical · Price trending downCruise routes that include Scrabster
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Scrabster, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
British Isles
Leith → Invergordon → Scrabster + 5 more
From Southampton · 12 nights · Next Sep 13
From $11,899 suite · $992/night
Best departure: 34% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles
Leith → Invergordon → Scrabster + 5 more
From Southampton · 12 nights · Next Jun 15
From $13,799 suite · $1,150/night
Best departure: 14% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles · Northern Europe
Greenock → Londonderry → Stornoway + 8 more
From Southampton · 14 nights · Next Jun 22
From $5,220 interior · $373/night
Best departure: 5% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles
Portsmouth → Fowey → Cobh + 9 more
From Hamburg · Next May 15
From $3,453 interior · $203/night
Best departure: 3% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles · Northern Europe
Copenhagen → Newhaven/Edinburgh → Dundee + 9 more
From Kiel · Next Sep 1
From $3,356 interior · $197/night
Best departure: 3% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Baltic Sea · Northern Europe
Skagen → Copenhagen → Stockholm + 6 more
From Southampton · 14 nights · Next Jun 8
From $17,399 balcony · $621/night
Best departure: 2% above typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
FAQ about cruises visiting Scrabster
Which cruise itineraries usually include Scrabster?
Cruises that call at Scrabster often follow itineraries such as British Isles Loop via Invergordon, Scrabster & Dun Laoghaire, British Isles One-Way via Dublin, Londonderry & Mons, and British Isles One-Way via Portsmouth, Fowey & Cobh.
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