5-Night Cruise on BalmoralScottish Isles Bank Holiday Break - Weather

The Balmoral sails a 5-night Scottish Isles Bank Holiday Break itinerary with Fred Olsen Cruises, departing Edinburgh, Scotland on May 28, 2027. The route makes 4 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in May can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Edinburgh, Scotland, Kirkwall, Scotland, Portree, Isle of Skye, with 1 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Friday, May 28, 2027 — Edinburgh, Scotland

   Edinburgh, Scotland is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 5-night Scottish Isles Bank Holiday Break cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 59°F.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, May 30, 2027 — Kirkwall, Scotland

   Kirkwall, Scotland is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 5-night Scottish Isles Bank Holiday Break cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 50°F.

3. Day 3 — Monday, May 31, 2027 — Portree, Isle of Skye

   Portree, Isle of Skye is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 5-night Scottish Isles Bank Holiday Break cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 59°F.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Jun 2, 2027 — Edinburgh, Scotland

   Edinburgh, Scotland is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 5-night Scottish Isles Bank Holiday Break cruise on Balmoral. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 59°F.