Orkney Islands
Guided tours and cruise sailings in Orkney Islands, Scotland.
- Nearest airport
- Kirkwall (KOI), 8 mi
- Main hub
- Aberdeen (ABZ), 125 mi
- Time zone
- United Kingdom Time (UTC+0, UTC+1 with daylight saving)
- Cruise ports
- Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), Scotland
Guided tours in Orkney Islands
Brendan Vacations
Country Roads of Scotland - Premium
Scotland
From $4,750
per person
Next departure Apr 10, 2027
Trafalgar
Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities
Scotland
From $5,395
per person
Next departure May 3, 2027
Brendan Vacations
Scotland's Highlands, Islands and Cities - Signature
Scotland
From $5,395
per person
Next departure May 3, 2027
Trafalgar
Britain & Ireland Discovery
England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland
From $8,816
per person
Next departure Apr 6, 2027
Brendan Vacations
Britain & Ireland Discovery - Premium
England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland
From $8,816
per person
Next departure Apr 6, 2027
Cruises calling in Orkney Islands
British Isles with France & Belfast
Jun 6, 2027 to Jun 18, 2027 · 12 nights
Round trip from Southampton (for London), England
Offers: Up to $450 Instant Savings on European Cruises, Fall Savings Sale - Up to 45% Off
Ports of call and detailsFrom $2,494 per person, double occupancy$2,715
Interior, Up to $450 Instant Savings on European Cruises
Plus $400 taxes, fees and port expenses per person
- Interior
- $2,494
$2,715 - Balcony
- $3,609
$4,040 - Mini-Suite
- $4,604
$4,775 - Suite
- $9,824
- Oceanview
Icelandic Fjords & Scottish Isles
Jun 15, 2027 to Jun 25, 2027 · 10 nights
Reykjavik, Iceland to Southampton (for London), England
Offers: Up to $450 Instant Savings on European Cruises, Fall Savings Sale - Up to 45% Off
Ports of call and detailsFrom $1,874 per person, double occupancy$2,335
Interior, Up to $450 Instant Savings on European Cruises
Plus $410 taxes, fees and port expenses per person
- Interior
- $1,874
$2,335 - Balcony
- $3,262
$3,930 - Mini-Suite
- $4,668
$4,864 - Oceanview
- Suite
Iceland, Norway & British Isles Explorer
Jun 15, 2027 to Jul 20, 2027 · 35 nights
Round trip from Reykjavik, Iceland
Offers: Up to $450 Instant Savings on European Cruises, Fall Savings Sale - Up to 45% Off
Ports of call and detailsFrom $12,394 per person, double occupancy
Balcony, Up to $450 Instant Savings on European Cruises
Plus $1,222 taxes, fees and port expenses per person
- Balcony
- $12,394
- Mini-Suite
- $16,631
- Interior
- Oceanview
- Suite
Icelandic Fjords & Scottish Highlands Adventure
Jun 15, 2027 to Jul 3, 2027 · 18 nights
Reykjavik, Iceland to Southampton (for London), England
Offers: Up to $450 Instant Savings on European Cruises, Fall Savings Sale - Up to 45% Off
Ports of call and detailsFrom $8,385 per person, double occupancy
Balcony, Up to $450 Instant Savings on European Cruises
Plus $630 taxes, fees and port expenses per person
- Balcony
- $8,385
- Mini-Suite
- $8,915
- Interior
- Oceanview
- Suite
Cheapest months for Orkney Islands
July 2027 is the lowest, from $4,750 per personCountry Roads of Scotland
- Nov 2026no current price
- Dec 2026no current price
- Jan 2027no current price
- Feb 2027no current price
- Mar 2027no current price
- Apr 2027$4,825
- May 2027$4,925
- Jun 2027$5,025
- Jul 2027$4,750
- Aug 2027$5,525
- Sep 2027$5,175
- Oct 2027$5,395
Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.
August 2027 is the lowest, from $136 a nightRegal Princess, 15 nights
Lowest fare of a sailing that month, per person, per night (voyages over 60 nights left out).
When to go to Orkney Islands
Warmest in August, with an average high of 61°F. Coolest in February, with an average low of 34°F. Most rain in November, about 5.1 inches.Averages around Orkney Islands
Average high and low
- Jan44°35° high 44, low 35 degrees Fahrenheit
- Feb44°34° high 44, low 34 degrees Fahrenheit
- Mar46°36° high 46, low 36 degrees Fahrenheit
- Apr50°38° high 50, low 38 degrees Fahrenheit
- May54°41° high 54, low 41 degrees Fahrenheit
- Jun58°45° high 58, low 45 degrees Fahrenheit
- Jul61°49° high 61, low 49 degrees Fahrenheit
- Aug61°48° high 61, low 48 degrees Fahrenheit
- Sep58°46° high 58, low 46 degrees Fahrenheit
- Oct53°41° high 53, low 41 degrees Fahrenheit
- Nov48°38° high 48, low 38 degrees Fahrenheit
- Dec45°35° high 45, low 35 degrees Fahrenheit
Rain in the month
- Jan4.8in inches of rain
- Feb3.8in inches of rain
- Mar3.8in inches of rain
- Apr2.5in inches of rain
- May2.3in inches of rain
- Jun2.4in inches of rain
- Jul2.5in inches of rain
- Aug3.2in inches of rain
- Sep4.0in inches of rain
- Oct5.1in inches of rain
- Nov5.1in inches of rain
- Dec4.6in inches of rain
Climate: NOAA station records, Kirkwall, 1991-2020 averages
Questions about Orkney Islands
What is the cheapest month for a tour of Orkney Islands?
July 2027 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of Orkney Islands, from $4,750 per person, twin share.
What is the cheapest month for a cruise to Orkney Islands?
August 2027 has the lowest current fare among the cruises that visit Orkney Islands, from $136 per person per night.
How warm is Orkney Islands in July?
In July the average high around Orkney Islands is 61°F and the average low is 49°F, with about 2.5 inches of rain in the month.
How warm is Orkney Islands in January?
In January the average high around Orkney Islands is 44°F and the average low is 35°F, with about 4.8 inches of rain in the month.
Which month has the most rain in Orkney Islands?
November, with about 5.1 inches around Orkney Islands. The driest month is May, with about 2.3 inches.
What is the nearest airport to Orkney Islands?
Kirkwall Airport (KOI) in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, about 8 miles away in a straight line. The main airport people fly into is Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ), about 125 miles away.
What time zone is Orkney Islands in?
At Orkney Islands the time is United Kingdom Time (UTC+0, UTC+1 with daylight saving).
