Cruise |
Hebridean Princess, Western Isles Wildlife ex Oban Return |
Cruise Line |
Hebridean Island Cruises |
Ship |
Hebridean Princess |
Destination |
EU British Isles |
Brief Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Oban roundtrip aboard Hebridean Princess. |
Type of Cruise |
Luxury |
Departure Date |
13 May 2025 |
Cruise Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Oban roundtrip aboard Hebridean Princess.
Nature & Wildlife Interest cruise.
Experience the great wilderness of north west Scotland as visit the seabird colonies of Handa Island and the Shiant Isles, make a beach landing to observe red deer and go in search of seals on Skye.
Steaming north, experience the thrill of a beach landing on the Isle of Rum and go in search of the island's renowned red deer, before wondering at the awe-inspiring Black Cuillins from the unforgettable location of Loch Coruisk. Take a boat trip to view the resident seal population in the shadow of Dunvegan Castle and cross The Minch to observe the wading and farmland birds at the Balranald RSPB Reserve on North Uist. Countless species of birds nest in the flower-rich machair and croft-land including, hopefully, the elusive corncrake. A cruise of the seabird cliffs of the privately owned Shiant Isles allows you to witness the myriad of breeding seabirds nesting on the towering cliffs. Each spring, tens of thousands of seabirds migrate to the magnificent sandstone cliffs on Handa Island. This wild island is an internationally important breeding site for guillemots, razorbills and great skuas and the dramatic cliffs provide stunning ocean panoramas and a chance to spot minke whales, bottlenose and Risso's dolphins. Enjoy tranquil strolls at picturesque Plockton and wildlife walks on the bird sanctuary of Canna before local boats take you to Lunga, an island designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and where Atlantic grey seals and puffins are abundant.
Guest Speaker - Bob Elliot:
Bob Elliot is an expert naturalist having led species protection projects for the RSPB and worked on combating wildlife crime. Now director of an Edinburgh animal welfare charity, he champions Scotland's animals, investigating and advocating against cruelty. Passionate about nature, he leads expeditions worldwide and has visited most Scottish islands, sharing his expertise and love for the natural world.
Itinerary:
Tuesday 13th May
Oban - Embarkation.
Wednesday 14th May
Kilmory Bay, Rum - Beach landing for red deer.
Loch Scavaig, Skye - Loch Coruisk.
Thursday 15th May
Dunvegan, Skye - Dunvegan Castle and seal boat trip.
Lochmaddy, North Uist - Balranald RSPB Reserve.
Friday 16th May
Shiant Isles Seabird cliffs.
Cruise across The Minch.
Saturday 17th May
Handa Island Nature reserve.
Cruise the west coast and Inner Sound.
Sunday 18th May
Plockton - Walks ashore.
Cruise Loch Hourn and Loch Nevis to Inverie.
Monday 19th May
Canna and Sanday - Wildlife walks.
Tobermory, Mull - Local boat wildlife cruise to Lunga.
Tuesday 20th May
Oban Disembarkation. |
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Sailing Dates |
13 May 2025 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
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Arrive |
Depart |
13 May 2025 |
Oban, Scotland |
Embark |
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14 May 2025 |
Isle of Rum, Scotland |
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14 May 2025 |
Loch Scavaig, Scotland |
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15 May 2025 |
Dunvegan, Scotland |
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15 May 2025 |
Lochmaddy, Scotland |
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16 May 2025 |
Shiant Isles, North West Scotland |
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16 May 2025 |
The Minch, Scotland |
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17 May 2025 |
Handa Island, Scotland |
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17 May 2025 |
At Sea Cruising |
West Coast & Inner Sound |
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18 May 2025 |
Plockton, Scotland |
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18 May 2025 |
River Cruising |
Loch Hourn & Loch Nevis |
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18 May 2025 |
Inverie, Scotland |
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19 May 2025 |
Canna, Scotland |
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19 May 2025 |
Sanday, Orkney Islands (Scotland) |
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19 May 2025 |
Tobermory, Scotland |
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20 May 2025 |
Oban, Scotland |
Disembark |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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