Lerwick

Shetland Islands, Scotland

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Lerwick, Shetland Islands

The capital of Scotland's Shetland Islands is a vibrant and energetic city colored by grand Victorian houses and the region's namesake ponies. It is a cruise ship's primary entry to the Shetlands, a mosaic of over a hundred islands inhabited by about 22,000 people and an abundance of wildlife. It is a land shaped by the sea featuring views of dramatic sculptured cliffs and tranquil sandy bays. Explore more of Lerwick on a European cruise!

Featured Lerwick, Shetland Islands CRUISE ITINERARIES

What you NEED TO KNOW

  • Port Name & Location
    Port of Lerwick
    Ship will DOCK at this port.
  • Time Zone
    BST (British Summer Time)
    UTC/GMT +1 hour
  • Language
    The local language is English.
  • Currency & Shopping
    British Pound (GPB)
    Native crafts, souvenirs, hand-made fudge and knitwear.
    • Best Way to Get Around
      While in Lerwick explore Croft House Museum, Fort Charlotte and take a tour of the Shetland islands and let local experts fill you in on the secrets of this fascinating region. Bicycle and bus available.
    • Famous For
      Known for its fishing heritage and annual fire festival, Lerwick is the main port of the Shetland Islands, located about 100 miles off mainland Scotland.
    • Fun Fact #1
      Up-Helly-Aa is Lerwick's annual winter fire festival, which features a torch-lit parade of 1000 people and the burning of a replica Viking ship.
    • Fun Fact #2
      Visit the Up-Helly-Aa exhibition to view pictures and videos of the annual Viking fire festival.

Lerwick, Shetland Islands TOP EXCURSIONS

A Variety of Choices

We know the destinations you'll be visiting and what there is to see, do and experience. We offer you a variety of excursions to choose from, in every port you'll visit.

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Jarlshof & Scenic Mainland Drive

The Shetland’s are a mosaic of over a hundred islands where land and water blend. The most northerly part of the British...

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Lerwick Walking Tour & Fort Charlotte

Your walk starts at Victoria Pier in the heart of Lerwick. A leisurely stroll takes in the award winning, recently resto...

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Scenery Of Western Shetland

This tour will bring you to Scalloway, the former capital of the Shetland's to the castle, a forbidding ruin that domina...

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Shetland Ponies & Scalloway Castle

Upon arrival in Scalloway, the former Shetland capital, you’ll visit the castle, built in 1600 by Earl Patrick Stewart. ...

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