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Cruise Itinerary

Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
8 Sep 2025	Oban, Scotland	Embark
9 Sep 2025	Tobermory, Scotland
9 Sep 2025	Inverie, Scotland
10 Sep 2025	Gairloch, Scotland
11 Sep 2025	Gairloch, Scotland
11 Sep 2025	Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland
12 Sep 2025	Raasay, Scotland
12 Sep 2025	Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland
13 Sep 2025	Isle of Eigg, Scotland
13 Sep 2025	Sound Of Mull
14 Sep 2025	Craignure, Scotland
14 Sep 2025	Oban, Scotland
15 Sep 2025	Oban, Scotland	Disembark

Sheltered by the crescent arc of the Western Isles and blessed with a mild climate, the Inner Hebrides abound in natural and historic treasures against stunning seascapes. Cruise the west coast to this secluded Scottish paradise of remote islands, dramatic landscapes and historic castles.

From the bustling port of Tobermory, visit Sgriob-ruadh dairy farm and distillery which produces the award- winning Isle of Mull Cheese using traditional methods. Onwards to Inverie where a ranger leads a guided walk around Knoydart, full of local history and heritage. Situated on the shore of Loch Gairloch amongst the awe-inspiring scenery of Wester Ross, visit the sub- tropical oasis of Inverewe Garden. Creative Connections at Gariloch brings together local artists and producers; Meet-the-Makers gives you the opportunity to sample their wares and enjoy demonstrations of arts and crafts. On Skye, tour the lunar like, spectacular landscapes of the Trotternish peninsula and taste the lightly peated signature Scotch whisky at the Isle of Raasay disitillery, the first legal spirit distilled on the island. Picturesque Plockton is the perfect location for tranquil strolls around the sheltered bay overlooking Loch Carron. The community owned Isle of Eigg plays host to your visit; shaped from dramatic beginnings, Eigg is home to a huge diversity of fauna and flora. Cruise around Ardnamurchan and the Sound of Mull and travel back centuries at ancient Duart Castle, ancestral seat of Clan Maclean, enjoying unsurpassed views from its rocky promontory. Your final afternoon is spent exploring Oban, the ‘Gateway to the Isles.’

Day 1:
Oban - Embarkation.

Day 2:
Tobermory, Mull – Isle of Mull Cheese.
Inverie – Walks ashore with ranger.

Day 3:
Cruise to Gairloch.
Gairloch - Inverewe Garden.

Day 4:
Gairloch – Meet the Makers.
Portree, Skye – Trotternish peninsula tour.

Day 5:
Raasay – Raasay Distillery.
Kyle of Lochalsh – Plockton.

Day 6:
Eigg – Walks ashore.
Cruise around Ardamurchan and the Sound of Mull.

Day 7:
Craignure, Mull – Duart Castle.
Oban – Free time to explore at leisure.

Day 8:
Oban - 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.