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Cruise Itinerary

Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
22 Apr 2026	Oban, Scotland	Embark	Overnight
23 Apr 2026	Oban, Scotland
23 Apr 2026	Tobermory, Scotland
24 Apr 2026	Craignure, Scotland
25 Apr 2026	Loch Linnhe, Scotland
25 Apr 2026	Corpach, Scotland
25 Apr 2026	Banavie, Scotland
26 Apr 2026	Neptune's Staircase, Scotland
26 Apr 2026	Banavie, Scotland
26 Apr 2026	Caledonian Canal, Scotland
26 Apr 2026	Fort Augustus, Scotland
27 Apr 2026	Loch Ness, Scotland
27 Apr 2026	Caledonian Canal, Scotland
27 Apr 2026	Inverness, Scotland		Overnight
28 Apr 2026	Inverness, Scotland	Disembark

6 Night Cruise sailing from Oban to Inverness aboard Lord of the Highlands.

Castles & Gardens Interest Cruise

From clan seats to royal residences, Scotland has no shortage of stunning and romantic castles and the Highlands is home to many. Picturesquely situated and full of history, many are also complemented by extensive gardens, full of diverse plant collections.

An Cala is a small mid-20th-century plantsman's garden created on steep ground with views over an island-studded seascape, comprising formal terraces, a terraced rose garden enclosed by yew hedges, streamside plantings and woodland gardens. Explore the island capital of Tobermory on Mull where colourful houses line the harbour.

From Craignure we travel to the sacred Isle of Iona, the last resting place of some 50 Scottish kings where St Columba introduced Christianity to Scotland in 563AD. The restored Benedictine Abbey offers peaceful tranquillity before we discover the Maclean stronghold of Duart Castle with its 700 years of clan history. Walk the battlements and lose yourself in the breathtaking views looking out across the Sound of Mull.

Today we sail Loch Linnhe, passing mysterious lochs and islands until we reach Corpach, and the 28 acre woodland garden at Larachmhor, abundant with colourful rhododendrons and other exotic shrubs. We spend the day relaxing on board as we ascend Neptune’s Staircase and sail the tranquil waters of the Caledonian Canal to Fort August.

Entering Loch Ness, we pass the romantic ruins of Urquhart Castle, en route to Inverness where the delights of Cawdor Castle await. Forever immortalised in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the 14th century home of the Thanes of Cawdor boasts three very different gardens, each with their own unique history and appearance.

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.