Validity Dates |
02 May 2023 to 24 May 2024 |
Start Price |
GB £6,460 per person
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Cruise |
Hebridean Princess, Home from Orcadia ex Inverness to Oban |
Cruise Line |
Hebridean Island Cruises |
Ship |
Hebridean Princess |
Destination |
EU British Isles |
Brief Description |
Cruise 8 nights from Inverness to Oban aboard the Hebridean Princess. |
Type of Special |
9 day Cruise Only |
Departure Date |
24 Jun 2024 |
Inclusions |
The voyage from Inverness, to Hebridean Princess`s home port of Oban, offers a unique view of the untamed, rugged beauty of the northern Caithness and Sutherland seaboard, crossing the Pentland Firth to gems of mainland Orkney. Be inspired by magic and myth, and the sights and sounds of Scotland`s far north.
As you depart from Inverness, you can look forward to arrival in bustling Kirkwall to discover WWII history at the Churchill Barriers and the tiny Italian Chapel, both constructed by Italian prisoners of Camp 60. Cruising Scapa Flow to Stromness, enter the Heart of Neolithic Orkney at Skara Brae, a collection of Neolithic dwellings which were hidden by sand for 4,000 years and revealed by a huge storm in 1850. Visit the most northerly castle on mainland Scotland, restored by the late Queen Mother, the Castle of Mey. Rounding Cape Wrath make landfall at Kinlochbervie and explore the imposing limestone Smoo Cave. The dramatic sea cliffs of Handa Island beckon.
Land ashore and venture to the Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve celebrated for guillemots, razorbills and great skua. Watch the artists and craftspeople at work at Highland Stoneware in Lochinver where distinctive and unique pottery has been produced since 1974, whilst Corrieshalloch Gorge is one of the best examples of a box canyon in the UK with the spectacular Falls of Measach at its head. Built as a pass for cattle, the winding mountain pass of Bealachna-ba to Applecross affords dramatic views of Wester Ross, Skye, Rum and the Outer Hebrides. Cruising south under the Skye Bridge, the Isle of Mull is calling. The island capital of Tobermory was built as a fishing port in the 18th century and is now a picture-postcard town of brightly coloured houses.
Arts Society Accredited Lecturer - Jeremy Burton: Jeremy worked as a mining geologist in Zambia before joining the Army. After Sandhurst he joined the Irish Guards and was seconded to Clarence House as the Queen Mother’s equerry. Jeremy accompanied the Queen Mother to the Castle of Mey each August, and on numerous occasions thereafter as one of her guests. After she passed away in 2002, he was asked to help open the castle to the public. Jeremy had a particular interest in the Queen Mother`s jewellery collection. This inspired him to study gemology and he spent many years as a precious stone dealer in London`s Hatton Garden, worked as an exploration geologist in South Africa and a gold miner in California.
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Cruise package includes:
- 8 night cruise aboard Hebridean Princess from Inverness to Oban
- Fine Dining Experiences: On board Hebridean Princess you will dine in the elegant Columba Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Afternoon tea is served in the comfort of the Tiree Lounge. Barbecues on the Skye Deck and picnics ashore are occasionally offered depending on daily activities.
- Complimentary Drinks: Compliment your meal with specially selected wines of the day, and enjoy other house wines and spirits, soft drinks and beers, tea and coffee during your time with us at no extra charge. Taittinger Champagne is also included by the glass throughout your cruise.
- Shore Tours: There is no need to decide in which tours and visits you would like to participate as these are all included, as are fishing trips
and speedboat rides, which can be arranged on request.
- Gratuities: All gratuities are included in your cruise fare, both on board and ashore.
- Guides & Guest Speakers: Knowledgeable guides accompany all cruises, both on board and on the tours ashore. Renowned guest speakers feature on selected cruises; passionate about their subject, these captivating orators bring each itinerary to life.
- Bicycles: Should you wish to invigorate yourself and explore independently, why not take one of the ship’s modern bicycles ashore and enjoy the stunning scenery of the islands, many of which are traffic-free.
- Free Wi-Fi access and use of the ship`s iPads, located in the Library.
- Private coach transfers from the local airport or train station to and from Hebridean Princess*
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DISCOUNTS:
The fares shown here are full brochure fare. Please contact us for your best offer. All rates in GBP.
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CABIN CATEGORIES:
Cabins with Double/Twin beds:
Category H - Loch Crinan, Loch Harport, Loch Torridon
Category G - Ardvreck Castle, Lews Castle, Isle of Muck, Isle of Raasay
Category F - Duart Castle, Kinloch Castle, Torosay Castle
Category E - Isle of Danna
Category D - Isle of Coll, Isle of Colonsay, Isle of Iona, Isle of Staffa
Cabins with Private Balconies:
Category C - Isle of Barra, Isle of Benbecula
Category B - Isle of Berneray, Isle of Bute
Suite:
Category A - Isle of Arran |
Special Conditions |
*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in GBP, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (27Feb24). Some cabins may have obstructed views. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Travel insurance is mandatory. There is currently no Value Added Tax (VAT) on travel, which could change at any time without prior notice. Transfers only included if guests are arriving/departing by air at specific airports/train stations on exact package dates. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. |
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Prices |
Category |
Twin Per Person |
Single Per Person |
H - Loch Crinan |
GB £6,460 |
Request Price |
H - Loch Torridon |
GB £6,460 |
Request Price |
H - Loch Harport |
GB £6,460 |
Request Price |
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
24/06 |
Inverness, Scotland |
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2 |
25/06 |
Kirkwall, Scotland |
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3 |
26/06 |
Stromness, Scotland |
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4 |
27/06 |
Scrabster, Scotland |
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5 |
28/06 |
Kinlochbervie, United Kingdom |
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5 |
28/06 |
Handa Island, Scotland |
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6 |
29/06 |
Lochinver, Scotland |
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6 |
29/06 |
Ullapool, Scotland |
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7 |
30/06 |
Shieldaig, Scotland |
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8 |
01/07 |
Tobermory, Scotland |
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9 |
02/07 |
Oban, Scotland |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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