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KIRKWALL\u00a0CRUISE<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Start planning your cruise and book your excursions to Kirkwall<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Kirkwall, the largest town in the Orkney archipelago, is located in the Northern Isles of Scotland. This magnificent\u00a0MSC Northern Europe Cruises\u00a0destination is celebrated for its UNESCO World Heritage Site \u2014 a Neolithic ceremonial complex.<\/span><\/p>\n

MSC Cruises excursions\u00a0offer plenty of exciting things to see including:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Orkney’s Countryside and Scapa Flow<\/span>
\n\u2022 The St. Magnus Cathedral<\/span>
\n\u2022 Skara Brae and Skail House<\/span><\/p>\n

Scapa Flow is an ancient maritime body of water, dating back to\u00a0Viking times<\/strong>. It provides access to the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, while being sheltered by an array of islands.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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On an MSC Cruises excursion, your guide will recount fascinating war stories of the\u00a0British naval fleet<\/strong>. You\u2019ll discover\u00a0Orkney\u2019s dramatic cliffs<\/strong>,\u00a0ancient stone circles<\/strong>, and a small chapel built by Italian prisoners of war as a symbol of hope and peace.<\/span>
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\nSt. Magnus Cathedral<\/strong>, the northernmost cathedral in Great Britain, dominates Kirkwall\u2019s humble skyline. This 12th-century, red-sandstone building is affectionately known as the \u2018Light of the North<\/strong>\u2019 and is an MSC Cruises excursion focal point. Built in 1137 in the\u00a0Romanesque style, St Magnus<\/strong>\u00a0was founded by the Viking Earl R\u00f6gnvald. This architectural feat showcases stained-glass windows and statement columns, giving it an air of regal splendour.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mainland, the biggest island in the Orkney archipelago, is home to Europe\u2019s most complete Neolithic settlement, the\u00a0Skara Brae<\/strong>. An MSC Cruises excursion will see you visiting\u00a0eight stone dwellings<\/strong>, some dating back to 3180 B.C. This\u00a0UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>\u00a0features a collection of astonishing artefacts including tools, beads, and pottery. Nearby, visit Skaill House, a 1620\u2019s mansion, where you can take in the bay\u2019s stunning panorama.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

IMPORTANT INFORMATION<\/strong>
\nAt this port, the ship may anchor offshore, requiring Guests to use a tender boat (a smaller vessel) to reach the shore. Please be aware that the tender may not be suitable for individuals with disabilities, reduced mobility, or balance issues. Ensuring the safety of our guests is our top priority, so it is crucial that guests can safely use the tender. For further details, please refer to our\u00a0Terms & Conditions<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(Section 7).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

CRUISES FROM \/ TO KIRKWALL (ORKNEY IS.)<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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