Shadergirl

6 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

Looking forward to following along.   You will really enjoy the cruise.   Great ports and as you said the temperatures will be refreshing but could also be wet.    Good luck with the Shetland Islands.   It was to be the high point of our British Isle Cruise but the weather didn't cooperate and the stop was cancelled

It doesn’t look like it’s going to Shetland. Kirkwall is on the Orkney Islands. Having said that, the weather there can be equally unpredictable.

I live 10 miles from Greenock, so took a drive to see the Apex before you sailed this evening. Wanted a closer look as we’re going to be onboard in a couple of weeks. Thoroughly enjoying your trip report. If you have time while in Belfast, I recommend The Crown public house, it’s a lovely pub. Even if you don’t have a drink, it’s well worth a visit, very ornate.