Sail across The Minch to the Outer Hebrides. Bathed in an ethereal, ever-changing beauty, their attraction is timeless and elemental whatever the season. Travel to the heartland of ancient Gaelic and Viking cultures and experience their uniqueness on a tantalising adventure in the inimitable style of Hebridean Princess.
Cruise north through Kyle Rhea, to land by small boat at the palm-dotted, artists` haven of Plockton, a gem set by a tranquil bay in Loch Carron. Admire the bright gardens lining its shore and stroll past the Telford church and unusual Open Air Chapel. Located in a converted nuclear bunker, Gairloch Museum showcases the history, culture and natural heritage of this beautiful area, ahead of cruising The Minch to Stornoway. The power of history is tangible from the majestic 5,000 year old Callanish Standing Stones, and the awe-inspiring Iron Age Carloway Broch. Immerse yourself in local culture and heritage at Lews Castle Museum, and listen to the islanders tales of life on the edge of Britain.
From Tarbert on nearby Harris, attune to the spirit of this island on a kaleidoscopic tour taking in the silvery expanses of Luskentyre Bay and a traditional tweed weaving demonstration, before going behind the scenes to witness the heart of whisky and gin distilling operation at the Isle of Harris distillery. A tour of The Uists highlights their diversity and Gaelic traditions. Observe tranquil beaches, ancient monuments and amazing wildlife in stunning natural surroundings and absorb the rich island history peopled with colourful characters. Leaving the Outer Isles in your wake, land on the sunshine isle of Tiree and learn of the hazardous tale of the construction of the Skerryvore Lighthouse, an engineering wonder lying 11 miles out to sea. Holy Iona calls, chosen in 563 AD by Irish prince St Columba as the site of his great mission.
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Cruise package includes:
– 7 night cruise aboard Hebridean Princess from Oban return
– 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: Knowledgeable guides accompany all cruises, both on board and on the tours ashore.
– 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
Special Validity Dates
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 03 Sep 2024 | Oban, Scotland |
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| 04 Sep 2024 | Plockton, Scotland |
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| 05 Sep 2024 | Gairloch, Scotland |
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| 06 Sep 2024 | Stornoway, Isle of Lewis - Scotland |
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| 07 Sep 2024 | Tarbert, United Kingdom |
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| 08 Sep 2024 | Lochmaddy, Scotland |
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| 09 Sep 2024 | Tiree, Scotland |
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| 09 Sep 2024 | Iona, Scotland |
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| 10 Sep 2024 | Oban, Scotland |
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 Oban roundtrip aboard Hebridean Princess.
Sail across The Minch to the Outer Hebrides. Bathed in an ethereal, ever-changing beauty, their attraction is timeless and elemental whatever the season. Travel to the heartland of ancient Gaelic and Viking cultures and experience their uniqueness on a tantalising adventure in the inimitable style of Hebridean Princess.
Itinerary:
Tuesday 3rd September
Oban – Embarkation.
Wednesday 4th September
Cruise Sound of Sleat and Kyle Rhea. Plockton – Walks ashore.
Thursday 5th September
Gairloch – Garloch Museum. Cruise The Minch.
Friday 6th September
Stornoway, Lewis – Callanish Standing Stones and Carloway Broch. Stornoway, Lewis – Lews Castle Museum.
Saturday 7th September
Tarbert, Harris – Island tour and tweed weaving demonstration. Tarbert, Harris – Harris Distillery.
Sunday 8th September
Lochmaddy – Tour of the Uists. Cruise the Sea of the Hebrides.
Monday 9th September
Hynish, Tiree – Skerryvore Lighthouse Museum. Iona – Iona Abbey.
Tuesday 10th September
Oban – Disembarkation.
Hebridean Princess is Hebridean’s original vessel. Specially commissioned in 1965 for the waters of the rugged west coast of Scotland, she commenced sailing under the Hebridean Island Cruises’ flag after a full refit in 1989, establishing a unique and unusual style of cruising.
Beautifully decorated in the finest quality furnishings, her relaxed, floating country house party atmosphere and impeccable service from a warm, welcoming and friendly crew have earned her an unrivalled reputation. From the starboard Conservatory to the cosy Look Out Lounge; from the luxurious Tiree Lounge to the peaceful Library or the quiet of the teak Skye Deck – the comfort of Hebridean Princess is home but better!
Just 49 guests are cared for by around 38 crew as she sails perhaps the most beautiful coastline of northern Europe, Scotland’s Western Isles.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 235 feet
- Tonnage: 2,112 tonnes
- Maiden Voyage: 1965
- Refurbished: Each Winter
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 49
- Crew Nationality: European
- Officer Nationality: British
- Ship Registration: UK MCA / Glasgow
Ship Amenities
- 240V AC Standard UK 3-pin sockets
Ship Facilities
- Zodiacs: 2x Hardy Fisher 20 Tenders, 1x Flatacraft Force 7 RIB, 2x Sillinger beach boats.
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 Isle of Benbecula is located on the starboard side, forward on the Princess Deck. The balcony, which affords total privacy as it cannot be overlooked from the ship, is fitted with teak tables and chairs, in order for you to enjoy the magnificent scenery. The bathroom is generous in size with a full-size bath and a thermostatic shower.
This charming, interchangeable king-size or twin-bedded cabin on the starboard side of the Hebridean Deck is generous in size and attractively priced. Although there are no windows or portholes, fresh air is circulated day and night by the ship’s forcedair ventilation system. Spacious private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
This charming, interchangeable king-size or twin-bedded cabin on the port side of the Hebridean Deck is generous in size and attractively priced. Although there are no windows or portholes, fresh air is circulated day and night by the ship’s forcedair ventilation system. Spacious private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
This charming, well-appointed cabin, located on the starboard side of the Hebridean Deck, offers a spacious bathroom and a full-size bath with a thermostatic shower. As it is not fitted with windows or portholes, fresh air is supplied by the ship’s forced air ventilation system.
This charming cabin, located on the starboard side of the Hebridean Deck, is well-appointed and offers the single traveller excellent value for money. Fresh air is supplied by the ship’s forced-air ventilation system, as this cabin does not have windows or portholes. Loch Scresort has good-sized private facilities with a thermostatic shower.
Very roomy and excellent value for money, this elegant cabin on the Waterfront Deck is connected by a flight of stairs to the Princess Deck, offering easy access to the embarkation area on the same level for the small boats when going ashore. The cabin is fitted with two opening portholes. It features a spacious bathroom with a full-size bath and a thermostatic shower.
Very roomy and excellent value for money, this elegant double bedded cabin on the Waterfront Deck is connected by a flight of stairs to the Princess Deck, offering easy access to the embarkation area on the same level for the small boats when going ashore. The cabin is fitted with two opening portholes. It features a spacious bathroom with a full-size bath and a thermostatic shower.
Very roomy and excellent value for money, this elegant double bedded cabin on the Waterfront Deck is connected by a flight of stairs to the Princess Deck, offering easy access to the embarkation area on the same level for the small boats when going ashore. The cabin is fitted with two opening portholes. It features a spacious bathroom with a full-size bath and a thermostatic shower.
Situated on the starboard side of the Waterfront Deck, this is a roomy single cabin, fitted with two opening portholes. The private facilities feature a thermostatic shower. A single staircase links this room to the Princess Deck, with direct access by a flight of three steps to the embarkation area for the small boats when going ashore.
Situated on the starboard side of the Waterfront Deck, this is a roomy single cabin, fitted with two opening portholes. The private facilities feature a thermostatic shower. A single staircase links this room to the Princess Deck, with direct access by a flight of three steps to the embarkation area for the small boats when going ashore.
Situated on the starboard side of the Waterfront Deck, this is a roomy single cabin, fitted with two opening portholes. The private facilities feature a thermostatic shower. A single staircase links this room to the Princess Deck, with direct access by a flight of three steps to the embarkation area for the small boats when going ashore.
Located on the same deck as Reception and the Columba Restaurant, this roomy, forward-facing cabin, at the forward end of the Princess Deck, is fitted with three large picture windows offering excellent views ahead over the bows. The king-size bed can be re-arranged as twins. A well deck, some 40 feet (12m) in length, between the cabin and the forecastle, ensures privacy. A large bathroom, which features a full-size bath with a thermostatic shower.
Located on the same deck as Reception and the Columba Restaurant, this roomy, forward-facing cabin, at the forward end of the Princess Deck, is fitted with three large picture windows offering excellent views ahead over the bows. The king-size bed can be re-arranged as twins. A well deck, some 40 feet (12m) in length, between the cabin and the forecastle, ensures privacy. A large bathroom, which features a full-size bath with a thermostatic shower.
This popular, double-bedded cabin, located on the starboard side of the Princess Deck, has three full-size picture windows, which afford superb views and give the room a bright, airy feel. Private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
This well-appointed cabin lies on the starboard side of the Princess Deck, enjoying good views from its windows. With a charming home-from-home feel for the single traveller, it is much in demand. The private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
This well-appointed cabin lies on the starboard side of the Princess Deck, enjoying good views from its windows. With a charming home-from-home feel for the single traveller, it is much in demand. The private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
Very roomy and excellent value for money, this elegant cabin on the Waterfront Deck is connected by a flight of stairs to the Princess Deck, offering easy access to the embarkation area on the same level for the small boats when going ashore. The cabin is fitted with two opening portholes. It features a spacious bathroom with a full-size bath and a thermostatic shower.
An excellent port-side double-bedded cabin in a quiet corner on the same level as the Tiree Lounge and the Library. This extremely comfortable cabin has open views from its window and is well-equipped with private facilities, including a thermostatic shower.
This charming, interchangeable king-size or twin-bedded cabin on the port side of the Hebridean Deck is generous in size and attractively priced. Although there are no windows or portholes, fresh air is circulated day and night by the ship’s forcedair ventilation system. Spacious private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
This well-appointed cabin lies on the starboard side of the Princess Deck, enjoying good views from its windows. With a charming home-from-home feel for the single traveller, it is much in demand. The private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
This charming, well-appointed cabin, located on the starboard side of the Hebridean Deck, offers a spacious bathroom and a full-size bath with a thermostatic shower. As it is not fitted with windows or portholes, fresh air is supplied by the ship’s forced air ventilation system.
The roomy Isle of Bute is situated on the port side, towards the afterend of the Promenade Deck. The private balcony in this cabin ensures total privacy as it cannot be overlooked from the ship, and with teak tables and chairs, it is the perfect place to sit back, relax and take in the breathtaking landscapes. This cabin contains a king-size bed, which can be re-arranged as twins. The bathroom is generous in size with a full-size bath and a thermostatic shower.
Situated on the starboard side of the Promenade Deck, towards the afterend of the ship, this superb cabin is fitted with a comfortable king-size bed, convertible into twins. Large picture windows are perfect for watching the landscape unfold. The spacious bathroom contains a full-size bath with a thermostatic shower.
Situated on the starboard side of the Waterfront Deck, this is a roomy single cabin, fitted with two opening portholes. The private facilities feature a thermostatic shower. A single staircase links this room to the Princess Deck, with direct access by a flight of three steps to the embarkation area for the small boats when going ashore.
Situated on the port side of the Promenade Deck, towards the afterend of the ship, this superb cabin is fitted with a comfortable king-size bed, convertible into twins. Large picture windows are perfect for watching the landscape unfold. The spacious bathroom contains a full-size bath with a thermostatic shower.
The ship’s largest cabin, the Isle of Arran Suite, is located on the port side of the Princess Deck and, as all windows are on the ship’s side, privacy is assured. It comprises a large, separate day room, a spacious bedroom and a well-equipped bathroom with bath and thermostatic shower. The bedroom contains a king-size bed, which can be re-arranged as twins, generous wardrobes, drawers, dressing table and a second television.
The roomy Isle of Berneray is situated on the starboard side, towards the afterend of the Promenade Deck. The private balcony in this cabin ensures total privacy as it cannot be overlooked from the ship, and with teak tables and chairs, it is the perfect place to sit back, relax and take in the breathtaking landscapes. This cabin contains a king-size bed, which can be re-arranged as twins. The bathroom is generous in size with a full-size bath and a thermostatic shower.
The Isle of Barra is located on the port side, forward on the Princess Deck. The balcony, which affords total privacy as it cannot be overlooked from the ship, is fitted with teak tables and chairs, in order for you to enjoy the magnificent scenery. The bathroom is generous in size with a full-size bath and a thermostatic shower.
A roomy cabin that is excellent value for money and in great demand with returning guests, the Isle of Danna is tucked into a quiet corner on the port side of the Princess Deck. It contains a king-size bed, which can be converted into twin beds, and two comfortable chairs from which to enjoy panoramic views through full-size picture windows. Charming private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
Very roomy and excellent value for money, this elegant cabin on the Waterfront Deck is connected by a flight of stairs to the Princess Deck, offering easy access to the embarkation area on the same level for the small boats when going ashore. The cabin is fitted with two opening portholes and a forward-facing porthole. It features a spacious bathroom with a full-size bath and a thermostatic shower.
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