The Hidden Coasts of Scotland: An Expedition on the Ocean Albatros

After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.

See Albatros Terms & Conditions of Carriage in the below link: https://albatros-expeditions.com/terms-conditions Participants are subject to these terms and conditions of carriage, which include an assumption of risk agreement, waiver of liability, and other important information regarding your rights and obligations. All participants are also required by the cruise line to complete a Participant Declaration & Contact Information online. Closer to departure we will e-mail all participants the link to complete this. You will not get a copy of the submission in your email or any document just an email from the Cruise Line saying you submitted the form. Do not worry! if something is missing you will hear from us otherwise you will be all set! We suggest you include rsadventuresafloat@roadscholar.org in your safe email list so any email we send will not go to the spam/Junk folder. All participants will also receive an e-mail with a link to a Microsoft Form so they may select their activity level for the program. This program will have two different Activity Levels: Keep the Pace:I like to spend most of the day exploring. Whether walking historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I want my days full. Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group On Your Feet: Some walking is OK during the day. I can get on and off a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums. All participants need to be comfortable getting in & out of zodiacs, feel comfortable navigating around the ship and handle stairs while onboard. PLEASE NOTE: The ship is not suitable for Wheelchair/Electric Scooter use.

A passport is required for this program. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.

This information about travel documents pertains to participants holding U.S. passports. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.

United Kingdom

• Your passport must have 1 blank passport page(s) for entry/exit visas in this country.

• A travel visa is required and it must be obtained in advance.

• The cost of this visa is not included in the cost of your trip.

• Your visa can be secured electronically. You may use the services of our designated visa service, Passport Visa Express, please see details on the process and the price at Passport Visa Express. If you prefer you may secure your electronic visa on your own, see the notes below for details.

Please note: American & Canadian passport holders traveling to or through the United Kingdom will need authorization via the UK Government's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Visa. The application is available online and via the UK ETA App at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta#apply-for-an-eta. You will need your passport information to complete the form. Once received, the application is expected to be processed within three business days. Once you have received confirmation, it will be valid for two years or until your passport expires (whichever occurs first). You must apply before entering the UK.

If Road Scholar is arranging your air travel to and from the program, and you travel on the scheduled start and end dates, you’ll receive free round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel.

Arrival day is on May 9, 2025

Meet the group at InterContinental Edinburgh The George in Edinburgh   (or   whichever lodging you choose).

Start of Trip:  3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 5:30 p.m. Orientation; 6:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Getting to the site: Participants that have arranged their airfare through Road Scholar, and are arriving on the designated arrival date of the program will receive an arrival transfer. Please note, if you did not book your air through Road Scholar, you will NOT be able to join a transfer. For those who booked their own air or are arriving independently, taxis are available at the airport. Transfer to the Edinburgh hotel takes about 25 minutes. All major credit and debit cards including American Express are accepted. Payment will be taken by the driver at the end of the journey by cash, credit or debit card. Trams are also available with fast & frequent service to Edinburgh city center. Trams depart every 7 minutes between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The airport tram stop is right outside the main terminal next to the plaza and Edinburgh sign. For participants arriving before the program start date or departing after the program end date & want to book extra nights at one of the hotels pre or post program, please book extra nights at the Kimpton Charlotte Square hotel. We have designated this hotel for any participants arriving/departing independently or are arriving/departing before/after the program start date. We do not book extra nights, please contact the hotel directly to book.

Your trip ends on: Monday, May 19, 2025 in Edinburgh at InterContinental Edinburgh The George   (or   whichever lodging you choose).

End of Trip: After breakfast followed by transfers; 12:00 p.m. hotel check-out.

Getting to the airport: Participants that arranged their airfare through Road Scholar, and are departing on the designated departure date of the program will receive a departure transfer. Please note, if you did not book your air through Road Scholar, you will NOT be able to join a transfer. For those who booked their own air or are departing independently you can ask the hotel for help getting a taxi to the airport.

Information if you are purchasing your own airfare: Participants who have not purchased airfare through Road Scholar are responsible for making their own transfer arrangements to the first site at the beginning of the program, as well as from the last site at the end of the program. The Information Packet Road Scholar sends in advance of the program includes details needed to make your transfer arrangements. If you wish to purchase airfare through Road Scholar, please call (800) 241-1404. Please note: In the unlikely event Road Scholar must make changes to the program's arrival or departure details, we will notify all participants as soon as possible. Participants who have purchased Road Scholar airfare are protected against airline change fees; however, anyone who has not purchased Road Scholar airfare will be required to make their own adjustments and may incur fees imposed by the airline.