Why the best way to see Scotland is by luxury expedition cruise

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It’s a sunny day off the coast of the Shetlands when, as I’m dozing in my Seabourn Venture suite, the sound of the waves is drowned out by an excited shout: “Whale, portside!”

In the 24 hours since boarding, I’ve learnt my port from my starboard and excitedly realise my stateroom is on the correct side, so I grab the Seabourn-supplied binoculars and make for my veranda.

Though my scouring of the seas proves fruitless, my neighbour Mandy had spotted the animal and raised the alert. Where there’s one, there are often more, so we all keep a watchful eye on the remainder of our five-night voyage to Greenwich, enjoying some rugged coastal scenery and other sightings along the way.

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