Validity Dates |
03 May 2023 to 22 Sep 2024 |
Start Price |
GB £4,500 per person
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Cruise |
Hebridean Princess, From Oban to the Heart of Argyll ex Oban to Greenock |
Cruise Line |
Hebridean Island Cruises |
Ship |
Hebridean Princess |
Destination |
EU British Isles |
Brief Description |
Cruise 7 nights from Oban to Greenock aboard the Hebridean Princess. |
Type of Special |
8 day Cruise Only |
Departure Date |
22 Oct 2024 |
Inclusions |
A cruise of enticing variety as Hebridean Princess cruises south from Oban to her winter home on the Clyde. This spellbinding cruise takes in a wonderful diversity of landscapes from the southern Inner Hebrides to the Firth of Clyde islands.
Breathe in the pure autumn air along the picturesque banks of Rennie and Telford`s Crinan Canal, linking the Firth of Clyde and Western Isles during the heyday of sail. From Ardfern at the mouth of Loch Melfort, explore the ancient treasures of Kilmartin Glen, ranging from prehistoric stones to Dalriada, the first Scottish kingdom. Experience the timelessness of Tayvallich in the inspiring scenery of Loch Sween. A world away, walk in the wilderness of rugged Jura, home to thousands of wild deer and dwarfed by the the three Paps. Cruise the legendary Mull of Kintyre to Campbeltown and a visit to the privately owned Springbank Distillery, tasting the magic of the age-old single malt.
Cruise Kilbrannan Sound and steam Britain`s longest sea loch, Loch Fyne, to Ardkinglas House where you enjoy a private tour. Former home to the founder of Loch Fyne Oysters, Johnny Noble, the house was designed in 1907 by Sir Robert Lorimar. At the pretty village of Ardrishaig, learn of local heritage and maritime history at the new community hub, the Egg Shed, and enjoy sumptuous home baking at the Steamer Terminal cafe. At the mouth of Loch Fyne, Robert the Bruce`s castle guards the entrance to the harbour at Tarbert, home to a working fishing fleet. From Victorian Rothesay, travel to the Neo-Gothic flamboyance of Mount Stuart House, ancestral home to the Marquesses of Bute, adventurously designed by the 3rd Earl. On your final afternoon, relax on a cruise of Loch Long and Loch Goil, past Carrick Castle, en route to Greenock.
Guest Speaker - Will Harrow: As a child in the Scottish Lighthouse Service, Will has lived in some of the most remote and beautiful coastlines of Scotland. After an unexpected interview with Sir Paul McCartney at the age of 19, Will spent the next 8 years touring the world. He joined the Band Aid Trust and become one of the organisers of Live Aid and Sport Aid. He was also appointed Charity Director of The Comedy Store, London, and elected Deputy Chair of the BBC Advisory Council. Will has returned to the world of contemporary music and is involved in supporting the production of tours, major sporting events and music festivals in the UK. His talks are full of personal anecdotes, photographs and of course, music.
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Cruise package includes:
- 7 night cruise aboard Hebridean Princess from Oban to Greenock
- 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:
Single Cabins:
Category K - Loch Scresort
Category J - Sound of Islay, Sound of Jura, Sound of Mull, Sound of Sleat
Category I - Isle of Canna, Isle of Eigg, Isle of Rum |
Special Conditions |
*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share 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 |
J - Sound of Sleat |
GB £6,130 |
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J - Sound of Islay |
GB £6,130 |
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I - Isle of Rum |
GB £7,150 |
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I - Isle of Eigg |
GB £7,150 |
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
22/10 |
Oban, Scotland |
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2 |
23/10 |
Ardfern, Scotland |
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3 |
24/10 |
Tayvallich, Scotland |
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4 |
25/10 |
Campbeltown, Scotland |
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5 |
26/10 |
Strachur, Scotland |
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6 |
27/10 |
Tarbert, United Kingdom |
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7 |
28/10 |
Isle of Bute, Scotland |
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8 |
29/10 |
Greenock (Glasgow), 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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