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Hebridean Princess, Outlook on Orkney and Shetland ex Invergordon Return

9 Night Cruise Only


Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
1 Aug 2026 Invergordon, Scotland Embark
2 Aug 2026 At Sea Cruising Cruise the east coast
2 Aug 2026 Kirkwall, Scotland
3 Aug 2026 Kirkwall, Scotland
3 Aug 2026 Sanday, Orkney Islands (Scotland)
4 Aug 2026 Fair Isle Shetland Islands
5 Aug 2026 Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland
6 Aug 2026 Unst, Shetland Island Baltasound
7 Aug 2026 Orkney Islands, Scotland Orkney
7 Aug 2026 Westray, Orkney (Scotland)
8 Aug 2026 Stromness, Scotland
9 Aug 2026 Scrabster, Scotland
10 Aug 2026 Invergordon, Scotland Disembark
9 Night Cruise sailing from Invergordon roundtrip aboard Hebridean Princess.

World Heritage interest cruise.

The northernmost outposts of the British Isles, Orkney and Shetland abound with stunning scenery, seabird colonies and mysterious prehistoric sites. These unique and remote islands, where Scotland meets Scandinavia, are truly remarkable and are home to a wealth of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.

Relax at sea as we sail to Orkney to admire the impressive interior of the 12th century St Magnus Cathedral, known as the 'Light of the North'. Born from a time of conflict but now serving as vital links between island communities, the Churchill Barriers were built by the same Italian prisoners of war as the Italian Chapel.

A panoramic tour of peaceful Sanday highlights its contrasts on passage to Fair Isle. A stopping off point for migrant birds, more species of bird have been recorded on Fair Isle than on any other piece of land of the same size in the British Isles.

Explore the ancient capital of Scalloway with its rich and colourful history, and gain an insight into the past at the Shetland Museum which tells the story of Pictish, Viking and Scottish settlers. Onwards to the northerly outpost of Unst, home to the Boat Haven where we discover the island's maritime heritage.

On our journey south we visit the stunning lighthouse at Noup Head, perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic, before heading to the Heart of Neolithic Orkney. These fascinating ancient sites provide incredible insights into lives of the prehistoric people who lived here 5,000 years ago. If His Majesty is not in residence, delight in a special tour of the late Queen Mother's home at the Castle of Mey.

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
  • Maiden voyage: 1965
  • Refurbished: Each Winter
  • Tonnage: 2,112 tonnes
  • Length: 235 feet
  • Beam: 46 feet
  • Draft: 3m
  • Speed: 14 knots
  • Ship registration: UK MCA / Glasgow
  • Passenger capacity (dbl): 49
  • Passenger space: 1.3
  • Crew nationality: European
  • Officer nationality: British
Ship Amenities
  • Hair Dryer
  • Slippers & Bathrobe
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Individual thermostat for air conditioning and heating
  • Television with Satellite Channels
  • 240V AC Standard UK 3-pin sockets
Ship Facilities
  • Gymnasium
  • Library
  • Conservatory
  • Tiree Lounge
  • Columba Restaurant
  • Princess Shop
  • Look-Out Lounge
  • 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.

Boat Deck

Hebridean Deck

Princess Deck

Promenade Deck

Waterfront Deck

C - Isle of Benbecula
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.

A - Isle of Arran Suite
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.

B - Isle of Berneray
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.

B - Isle of Bute
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.

C - Isle of Barra
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.

D - Isle of Iona
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.

D - Isle of Colonsay
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.

D - Isle of Coll
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.

D - Isle of Staffa
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.

E - Isle of Danna
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.

F - Duart Castle
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.

F - Torosay Castle
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.

F - Kinloch Castle
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.

G - Isle of Raasay
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.

G - Isle of Muck
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.

G - Ardvreck Castle
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.

G - Lews Castle
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.

H - Loch Crinan
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.

H - Loch Torridon
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.

H - Loch Harport
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.

I - Isle of Canna
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.

I - Isle of Eigg
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.

I - Isle of Rum
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.

J - Sound of Jura
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.

J - Sound of Mull
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.

J - Sound of Sleat
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.

J - Sound of Islay
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.

K - Loch Buie
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.

K - Loch Scavaig
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.

K - Loch Scresort
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.
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