Lord of the Highlands, Highland Gardens ex Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness

7 Night Cruise sailing from Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness aboard Lord of the Highlands.

Scotland boasts a diverse collection of gardens which are home to a vast collection of plants from around the world, in spectacular natural settings. Experience the rich diversity of Scotland’s west coast gardens and explore botanic beauty on this horticultural extravaganza. Visit some of the area’s best kept secrets including Attadale in Wester Ross and Ardchattan Priory.

Itinerary:

Monday 13th May
Kyle of Lochalsh – Embarkation.

Tuesday 14th May
Kyle of Lochalsh – Attadale Gardens.
Sail to Gairloch.

Wednesday 15th May
Gairloch – Inverewe Garden.
Sail to Inverie.

Thursday 16th May
Tobermory, Mull – Lip na Cloiche Garden.

Friday 17th May
Oban – Ardchattan Priory Gardens.
Sail Loch Linnhe to Corpach.

Saturday 18th May
Transit Neptune’s Staircase and cruise the Caledonian Canal
to Fort Augustus.

Sunday 19th May
Cruise the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness.
Inverness – Cawdor Castle Gardens.

Monday 20th May
Inverness – Disembarkation.

The challenge as with her sister vessel ‘Lord of the Glens’ was to craft a vessel that could both transit the intricate waters of the Caledonian Canal as well as navigate the sheltered waters around Scotland’s hauntingly beautiful fretted west coast, the result being the splendid ‘Lord of the Highlands’. Its elegance calls to mind that of a luxury yacht.

There are 19 outward facing state cabins spread over two decks each named with references to John Buchan’s “THIRTY-NINE STEPS”. Each cabin is finished in hardwood finishes, plush carpeting, dressing table, stool, wardrobe, satellite tv, and en suite facilities with shower, wc and washbasin. All state cabins are air conditioned and heated with an internal telephone and picture windows.

All sailings are made during daylight hours and overnight moorings are alongside with no tendering required. At each port of call there is time to independently explore as well as a programme of included shore visits. Dependent on the itinerary these include Culloden & Clava Cairns, West Highline Line to Glenfinnan, Isle of Iona, Clan Donald Centre on Skye and Eilean Donan Castle.

The cuisine is excellent, freshly prepared onboard by a loyal and long serving brigade of chefs, drawing on the rich bounty of locally sourced produce. What could be more delightful than to awake to the prospect of a full scottish breakfast and for early risers to take advantage of the complimentary hot beverages that await in the lounge and for that matter for the rest of the day as well?

Lord of the Highlands was constructed by Spanish craftsmen in Vigo for completion in July 2019 but will only enter passenger service in May 2020.

Hebridean Island Cruises has been setting the benchmark for luxury cruising since 1989. Featuring some of the finest Privately Escorted Tours, our small, five star luxury cruise ship – Hebridean Princess – affords our guests the highest standards of luxury cruise ship accommodation, together with a level of service from an almost forgotten era.

Each all-inclusive cruise is carefully planned by our own highly experienced researchers, whose brief is to capture the cultural essence and historical significance of each port of call.

Hebridean Princess, the small cruise ship which re-introduced the ‘Golden Age of Cruising’ nineteen years ago, will show you the dramatic coast of Scotland and the Western Isles and Norway from the best possible vantage point.

Outstanding service, fine cuisine, unusually spacious cabins and some of the most elegant public rooms afloat, the Hebridean Experience offers you the most relaxing luxury holiday you could wish for. An all-inclusive tariff, the very best in personal service, and some of the finest Privately Escorted Tours all tailored to be as individual as you are.

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Lord of the Highlands - John Buchan Deck

Lord of the Highlands - Richard Hannay Deck

Lord of the Highlands - Tweedsmuir Deck

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Category 2 - Balcony Cabin - Twin Beds

The hardwood finishes are classically elegant, while the en-suite facilities provide modern amenities. Each cabin boasts:

* Picture windows
* Rich hardwood finishes
* Plush carpeting
* Dressing table
* Wardrobe
* Internal telephone
* Satellite TV
* En-suite facilities with shower, WC and washbasin
* Heating and air-conditioning

Category 3 - Suite - King Bed

The hardwood finishes are classically elegant, while the en-suite facilities provide modern amenities. Each cabin boasts:

* Picture windows
* Rich hardwood finishes
* Plush carpeting
* Dressing table
* Wardrobe
* Internal telephone
* Satellite TV
* En-suite facilities with shower, WC and washbasin
* Heating and air-conditioning

Category 1 - Deluxe Cabin - Twin Beds

The hardwood finishes are classically elegant, while the en-suite facilities provide modern amenities. Each cabin boasts:

* Picture windows
* Rich hardwood finishes
* Plush carpeting
* Dressing table
* Wardrobe
* Internal telephone
* Satellite TV
* En-suite facilities with shower, WC and washbasin
* Heating and air-conditioning