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Category 1 Deluxe Cabin – from AU $17,899 per person twin share*
Category 2 Balcony Cabin – from AU $18,999 per person twin share*
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CRUISE, RAIL, TOUR & STAY PACKAGE INCLUDES:
– 1-night pre-cruise stay in a 4-star Inverness hotel including breakfast
– 7-night all-inclusive cruise aboard Lord of the Highlands from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh
– ScotRail journey from Kyle of Lochalsh to Glasgow
– 10-night independent Scotland tour from Glasgow to Edinburgh
– 3 nights at The Address Glasgow in a Club King/Twin Room
– 2 nights at Thackray House, Stirling, in a Deluxe Room
– 2 nights at Fairmont St Andrews in a Fairmont View Room
– 3 nights at Market Street Hotel, Edinburgh, in a Vista Double Room
– Full breakfast daily during the post-cruise hotel stays
– Glasgow and Edinburgh visitor levies
– Small-group Isle of Bute day tour, including ferry travel and admission to Mount Stuart House and Gardens
– Small-group Isle of Arran day tour, including ferry travel and admission to Brodick Castle
– Five days’ Economy Automatic car hire from Glasgow to Edinburgh
– Unlimited mileage, Damage Waiver, Theft Protection, Third Party Liability and Excess Protection with the car hire
– Private three-hour walking tour of Stirling’s historic centre and Stirling Castle
– Admission to Stirling Castle
– Guided walking tour of historic St Andrews, including the cathedral, castle, university and iconic Old Course
– Guided Secrets of the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle walking tour
– Admission to Edinburgh Castle
– Full-day Scottish Highlands experience, including Perthshire, The Hermitage, Dunkeld and a whisky distillery stop
– Ticket to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo
– Private transfer from Market Street Hotel to Edinburgh Airport
HEBRIDEAN ISLAND CRUISES INCLUSIONS:
– All meals aboard Lord of the Highlands
– Wines with meals
– House spirits, beers, soft drinks and hot beverages throughout the day
– Sparkling wine by the glass
– Programme of guided shore excursions and visits
– Experienced onboard guide
– Port taxes and dues
– Onboard and shoreside gratuities
– Complimentary Wi-Fi in cabins and public areas
– Scheduled transfers between designated local airports or railway stations and the ship
DESCRIPTION – CRUISE
Discover the hidden treasures of Scotland’s Highlands and Islands aboard the intimate, 38-guest Lord of the Highlands. Sailing from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, this all-inclusive voyage follows the legendary Caledonian Canal before venturing into the beautiful Inner Hebrides.
Along the way, explore the historic Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns, descend Neptune’s Staircase and visit Glenfinnan, Oban, the sacred Isle of Iona and colourful Tobermory. Continue to remote Inverie, discover the heritage of Clan Donald on the Isle of Skye and conclude at the iconic Eilean Donan Castle.
With included meals, drinks, guided shore visits, gratuities and personalised service, this is an exceptionally relaxed and intimate way to experience the Scottish Highlands.
DESCRIPTION – TOUR
After disembarking in Kyle of Lochalsh, travel by rail to Glasgow and begin a thoughtfully planned journey through Scotland’s islands, historic cities and spectacular countryside.
Discover the Isle of Bute and magnificent Mount Stuart before travelling to the Isle of Arran, often described as “Scotland in miniature”. Continue through Stirling and St Andrews, with time to explore ancient castles, royal history, Scotland’s oldest university and the birthplace of golf.
The journey concludes with three nights in the heart of Edinburgh. Walk the historic Royal Mile, visit Edinburgh Castle and enjoy a full day exploring the Highlands before experiencing the unforgettable music, ceremony and pageantry of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Special Conditions
Special Validity Dates
Pre-cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 08 Aug 2027 | Arrive in Inverness and make your way to your hotel | ||
| 09 Aug 2027 | Make your way to the pier for embarkation |
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 09 Aug 2027 | Inverness, Scotland |
Embark | Overnight |
| 10 Aug 2027 | Inverness, Scotland |
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| 10 Aug 2027 | Caledonian Canal, Scotland |
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| 10 Aug 2027 | Fort Augustus, Scotland |
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| 11 Aug 2027 | Caledonian Canal, Scotland |
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| 11 Aug 2027 | Banavie, Scotland |
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| 11 Aug 2027 | Neptune's Staircase, Scotland |
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| 11 Aug 2027 | Corpach, Scotland |
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| 12 Aug 2027 | Loch Linnhe, Scotland |
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| 12 Aug 2027 | Oban, Scotland |
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| 13 Aug 2027 | Craignure, Scotland |
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| 14 Aug 2027 | Tobermory, Scotland |
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| 14 Aug 2027 | Inverie, Scotland |
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| 15 Aug 2027 | Armadale, Isle of Skye, Scotland |
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| 15 Aug 2027 | Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland |
Overnight | |
| 16 Aug 2027 | Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland |
Disembark |
Post-cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2027 | Upon disembarking make your way to the train station. | ||
| 16 Aug 2027 | Travel by ScotRail to Glasgow | ||
| 16 Aug 2027 | On arrival in Glasgow make your way to your hotel for 3 nights | ||
| 17 Aug 2027 | Isle of Bute. Enjoy a full day small group tour. | ||
| 18 Aug 2027 | Isle of Arran. Travel by ferry for a full day of exploration. | ||
| 18 Aug 2027 | Pick up your 5-day car hire in Glasgow | ||
| 19 Aug 2027 | Glasgow to Stirling. Travel by hire car. | ||
| 19 Aug 2027 | Check in at your hotel in Stirling for 2 nights | ||
| 20 Aug 2027 | Stirling - Join a private 3-hour walking tour | ||
| 21 Aug 2027 | Stirling to St Andrews. Drive to St Andrews and check in at your hotel for 2 nights | ||
| 22 Aug 2027 | St Andrews - Guided afternoon walking tour | ||
| 23 Aug 2027 | St Andrews to Edinburgh | ||
| 23 Aug 2027 | Return your hire car and check-in to your hotel for 3 nights | ||
| 24 Aug 2027 | Edinburgh - Guided walk tour along the historic Royal Mile | ||
| 25 Aug 2027 | Edinburgh - Full day experience Scottish Highlands & the Edinburgh Military Tattoo | ||
| 26 Aug 2027 | Edinburgh - Check out of your hotel. Private transfer to Edinburgh Airport. |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh aboard Lord of the Highlands.
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland are a treasure trove of hidden gems which are waiting to be uncovered. From bloody battlefields, a seaside distillery, ancient castles, a Benedictine abbey and mainland Britain’s most remote pub, they can all be explored from the refined comfort of Lord of the Highlands.
Discover Culloden, the infamous battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite forces were defeated in 1746, and observe the ancient standing stones of Clava Cairns, before setting sail on the Caledonian Canal, built between 1803 and 1822 to connect the Great Glen’s four lochs. Entering Loch Ness, we pass the romantic ruins of Urquhart Castle, before arriving at the scenic and historic village of Fort Augustus.
Continue along the canal through Loch Oich and Loch Lochy, before descending Neptune’s Staircase, a set of eight interconnected locks dropping 64 feet into the sea lock at Corpach. Visit the iconic monument honouring the fallen Jacobite clansmen at Glenfinnan, framed by spectacular Highland scenery.
Sail Loch Linnhe to Oban for a tour of one of Scotland’s smallest distilleries. From Craignure on Mull travel to the sacred isle of Iona to relish the tranquillity of the restored Benedictine abbey, or walk to the Bay at the Back of the Ocean.
Later, we explore the island capital of Tobermory where brightly painted houses line the waterfront and enjoy a drink at mainland Britain’s most remote pub, the Old Forge at Inverie.
Trace the legacy of Clan Donald at the Museum of the Isles housed in the grounds of Armadale Castle. Our final visit is the iconic Eilean Donan Castle, situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet.
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.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 45 metres
- Tonnage: 745 GT
- Maiden Voyage: 2021
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 38
- Crew Nationality: European
- Officer Nationality: British
- Dining Staff Nationality: European
- Ship Registration: Britain
Ship Amenities
- Satellite TV
- Air Conditioning
- Internal Telephone
- Hair Dryer
- In Room Safe
- Installed Power onboard: Main Engines 1200kW and UK stand 3 pin plugs
Ship Facilities
- Restaurant
- Lounge & Bar
- Open Bridge
- Caledonian Restaurant
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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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
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
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
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
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