Lord of the Highlands, Secrets of the Hebrides ex Oban to Kyle of Lochalsh

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

Experience the best of the Inner Hebrides. From the unspoilt and remote Atlantic Isles of Islay, Colonsay, Tiree and Jura to legendary Skye, island hopping in the Inner Isles is an experience to treasure. Explore hidden gems, island distilleries, historic monuments and lush gardens.

The whisky isle of Islay is known for its peaty, smoky malts, enjoy a tasting and tour at the world renowned Lagavulin distillery and visit Finlaggan, the historic Centre of the Lordship of the Isles.

Considered to have one of the finest rhododendron collections in Scotland, the woodland gardens of Colonsay House abound with many rare trees and shrubs, may from the southern hemisphere. Planted primarily during the 1930s, they consist of a formal garden area close to the Georgian manor house, and more informal woodland areas.

Tiree is home to the museum which tells the fascinating story of the hazardous construction of Scotland’s tallest lighthouse at Skerryvore, on one of Britain's most dangerous rocks, over 10 nautical miles out to sea. Neighbouring Coll, a bird haven fringed by silver sand beaches, is the idyllic location for an exploration on foot or by bicycle.

On Skye we trace the legacy of Clan Donald at the Museum of The Isles housed in the grounds of Armadale Castle, before enjoying a drink at the most remote pub on mainland Britain, the Old Forge at Inverie. Finally, we discover a new distillery producing craft whisky and gin at the Isle of Raasay distillery, the first legal spirits distilled on an island rooted in centuries of illicit distilling.

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.