We woke up on the dock in Lerwick, the same place we went to sleep. It was another beautiful morning, and we made choices about places to go for hiking and sightseeing. Today was our last full day of the voyage. It was a full day with the morning spent on the Shetland mainland and the early afternoon at Noss Head to observe nesting seabirds from the ship. Then we headed to Bergen, Norway.
5/4/2025
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Lerwick, Scotland
We spent the morning cruising and enjoyed a presentation from our field staff in addition to spectacular views of the rugged Shetland coast and incredible birdwatching. We were lucky enough to cruise by the Isle of Noss. The dramatic cliffs were teeming with gannets while skuas and fulmars flew by. From there, we docked in Lerwick on mainland Shetland and went ashore for a variety of excursions. These included a visit to Sumburgh Head Lighthouse and hikes to admire the landscape. Another highlight was Jarlshof, a spectacular archaeological site featuring structures from various time periods that date back over four thousand years. Some guests opted to stay in town for a walking tour of Lerwick. After dinner on board, we were treated to a performance from local musicians Maurice Henderson and Friends. Tonight, we continue our journey with our sights set on the Orkney Islands tomorrow.
