Top Scotland Budget Cruises & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 32 most popular Scotland Budget Cruises & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 9 tour companies. 2 reviews.

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Scottish Dream
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy the exquisite eye candy on the largest lake in Scotland.
  • Scotland was beautiful and the tour really showed it off.
  • Explore the legendary Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Old Course at the birthplace of golf

Themes

Local Immersion & Homestays, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We used CIE for an amazing tour of Ireland. The food and the locals were amazing. Here is my issue: we were told that another CIE tour from Scotland would be joining us in Dublin. The majority of those travelers had some type of respiratory virus and joined our tour. Tour director knew they were sick as she pointed out pharmacies at every tour stop. Every scheduled breakfast, lunch or dinner was restricted to certain tables since we had limited reserved seating and that virus spread like wildfire among the original Dublin travelers. My understanding is that CIE has a policy that “sick” passengers are not permitted on the tour. My wife got the “sickness” and I got COVID. Ruined such an amazing place. I placed a customer service ticket with CIE on 21 May 2014 and have heard nothing back. I will probably see Bigfoot before a response."

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Idyllic Isles of the Outer Hebrides Cruise
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1/5 Terrible
87 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visits to: Tobermory
  • The Isle of Coll
  • Mingulay
  • The Isle of Barra
  • Vatersay
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We had a really terrible 10 days aboard the Glen Etive. They are short staffed so used temporary and inexperienced staff. The customer care was poor, cabins not cleaned, boat broke down, we did not get to the outer Hebrides- instead travelling up and down the Scottish coast. We felt unsafe on the tender - receiving help from the RNLI on one occasion. We hardly slept on the hard beds. Overall. Would not recommend to anyone"

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Mull of Kintyre and the Inner Hebrides Cruise
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4.9/5 Excellent
87 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Discover Kyles of Bute and its beauty
  • Explore Corryvreckan whirlpool
  • Visit the small isle of Luing

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We had a really terrible 10 days aboard the Glen Etive. They are short staffed so used temporary and inexperienced staff. The customer care was poor, cabins not cleaned, boat broke down, we did not get to the outer Hebrides- instead travelling up and down the Scottish coast. We felt unsafe on the tender - receiving help from the RNLI on one occasion. We hardly slept on the hard beds. Overall. Would not recommend to anyone"

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Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal Cruise
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4.9/5 Excellent
87 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the spectacular views of Loch Linnhe
  • Visit Neptune's Staircase
  • Discover the famous Urquhart Castle
  • Explore a traditional Highland village, Drumnadrochit

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We had a really terrible 10 days aboard the Glen Etive. They are short staffed so used temporary and inexperienced staff. The customer care was poor, cabins not cleaned, boat broke down, we did not get to the outer Hebrides- instead travelling up and down the Scottish coast. We felt unsafe on the tender - receiving help from the RNLI on one occasion. We hardly slept on the hard beds. Overall. Would not recommend to anyone"

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The Castles and Clans of Mull and Glencoe cruise
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4.9/5 Excellent
87 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the pretty town of Tobermory
  • Visit the quintessential Scottish Castle
  • Enjoy very picturesque views at Shuna Island
  • Discover Glencoe

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We had a really terrible 10 days aboard the Glen Etive. They are short staffed so used temporary and inexperienced staff. The customer care was poor, cabins not cleaned, boat broke down, we did not get to the outer Hebrides- instead travelling up and down the Scottish coast. We felt unsafe on the tender - receiving help from the RNLI on one occasion. We hardly slept on the hard beds. Overall. Would not recommend to anyone"

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Around Mull: Wildlife Explorer Cruise
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4.9/5 Excellent
87 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Loch Spelve
  • Visit to spectacular waterfalls in Aros Park and see woodland birds
  • Discover Ulva and Gometra

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Birding, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We had a really terrible 10 days aboard the Glen Etive. They are short staffed so used temporary and inexperienced staff. The customer care was poor, cabins not cleaned, boat broke down, we did not get to the outer Hebrides- instead travelling up and down the Scottish coast. We felt unsafe on the tender - receiving help from the RNLI on one occasion. We hardly slept on the hard beds. Overall. Would not recommend to anyone"

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Islay and the Southern Hebrides Cruise
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4.9/5 Excellent
87 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Isle of Mull
  • Visit to the well-preserved ruins
  • Visit the gardens at Colonsay House
  • Visit the Jura Distillery

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We had a really terrible 10 days aboard the Glen Etive. They are short staffed so used temporary and inexperienced staff. The customer care was poor, cabins not cleaned, boat broke down, we did not get to the outer Hebrides- instead travelling up and down the Scottish coast. We felt unsafe on the tender - receiving help from the RNLI on one occasion. We hardly slept on the hard beds. Overall. Would not recommend to anyone"

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Arts and Literary Tour of the British Isles
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4.2/5 Great
10 reviews
Large Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Discover the history and natural beauty of the New Forest with its famous ponies, quaint villages and picturesque landscapes.
  • Enjoy the scenic delights of Beaulieu Estate including the National Motor Museum and Palace Manor House with its beautiful grounds.
  • Discover the mystery of the ‘Loch Ness Monster’ at the Loch Ness Visitors Centre, and explore the historic town of Inverness.
  • Enjoy exclusive access to the magnificent Balfour Castle, and savour one of Scotland’s top chef’s delicious afternoon teas.
  • An interesting historic tour of the vibrant city of Glasgow with a visit to the renowned Kelvingrove Gallery and Museum.
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Clean and elegantly decorated ship, not gaudy like another cruise ship I have been on. I got a beautiful room with a balcony. The choice of foods was wonderful. I really enjoyed the shows and the music and the sightseeing."

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Scotland Budget Cruises & Packages Reviews

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Angela

Oct 2023

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Terrible - appalling service

We had a really terrible 10 days aboard the Glen Etive. They are short staffed so used temporary and inexperienced staff. The customer care was poor, cabins not clea...

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Why England

Jan 2017

Provided byRoad Scholar

A peaceful and green country with lots of history revealed by motor coach travel.

The trip was a good overview of the country. The Road Scholar guide was very knowledgeable. The motorcoach was very comfortable. The accommodations and meals were fi...

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