This eight-night round-trip from Southampton aboard Bolette introduces you to the remote Scottish regions in all their tranquillity and rugged beauty. On Shetland, Orkney and little-visited Bute, explore ancient settlements such as Jarlshof, Clickimin Broch and the UNESCO-listed Neolithic village of Skara Brae, discover the coastal splendour of Northmavine, and wander the ruins of Rothesay.

There’s also a visit to Northern Ireland to take in the attractions of the capital Belfast. During your time at sea, you’ll spot the volcanic formations of Dutchman’s Cap, basalt columns of Fingal’s Cave and native seabirds perched on the cliffs of St Kilda from the comfort of the open decks, with ORCA conservationists onboard to teach you all about all the rich marine life.

From £899 per person based on two sharing an interior cabin, Saver fare terms & conditions apply.

This is a 13-night round-trip sailing from Edinburgh to uncover the diverse cultures and unique histories of some compelling northern European countries that often fly under the radar. Stops include Estonian capital Tallinn with its UNESCO-listed Old Town, Latvian capital Riga with its Museum of Occupations, military Karosta, and the remote Estonian island of Saaremaa. There’s also Sweden, where you’ll sail the archipelago, explore the capital Stockholm and glimpse Sweden’s Hanseatic heritage in historic Visby on the island of Gotland.

From £1,299 per person based on two sharing an interior cabin, Saver fare terms & conditions apply.

This five-night journey to Dover and back is a rewarding escape to the Netherlands and Belgium, beginning with ample time to soak up the sights of the Dutch capital, from the Rijksmuseum to the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring with its boat tours and the famous flower markets. In Belgium, Bolette is able to dock just 500m from Antwerp, placing you a short stroll from Grote Markt with its 16th-century guild houses and within easy reach of the Diamond District, Cathedral of Our Lady and an array of chocolate shops! Alternatively, opt for a tour of nearby Ghent with its canals and Gothic architecture.

From £699 per person based on two sharing an interior cabin.

A 15-night round trip from Dover aboard Bolette, this cruise delves deep into the history of the Roman Empire, with visits to Rome with its wealth of ancient sites and landmarks, the Sardinian capital Cagliari with its proximity to lesser-known but important sites such as ancient Nora and the Temple of Antas, Tuscany with is mountaintop walled town of Volterra, romantic capital Florence and leaning tower of Pisa, and Naples with its easy access to the world-famous sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum. En route there and back, you’ll get to experience the monuments and landmarks of several cities in Spain and Portugal too, including La Coruna, Malaga and Lisbon.

From £1,999 per person based on two sharing an interior cabin.