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Hebridean Princess, Celtic Crusade ex Swansea to Oban

Cruise Hebridean Princess, Celtic Crusade ex Swansea to Oban
Cruise Line Hebridean Island Cruises
Ship Hebridean Princess
Destination EU British Isles
Brief Description 9 Night Cruise sailing from Swansea to Oban aboard Hebridean Princess.
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 10 Sep 2025
Cruise Description 9 Night Cruise sailing from Swansea to Oban aboard Hebridean Princess.

Garden interest cruise.

Preparing to return to home waters, you plot a northerly course taking in the wonders of Wales, a country of natural beauty and rich heritage. The delightful Isle of Man acts as a stepping stone on your voyage to the land of the Caledonian Celts.

Marvel at the stone fortress of Pembroke Castle, the birthplace of Henry Tudor, before travelling to the hidden gem of Tenby; the harbour sits below a steep street of pastel coloured cottages and town walls which date back to the 13th century. Stroll around Britain's smallest city and visit the fantastic cathedral of St David's, founded by the patron saint of Wales. The 'last invasion of mainland Britain', also known as the battle of Fishguard, took place in the town in 1797. Visit the 100ft long tapestry dedicated to the event. Cruise the Welsh coast to the Isle of Anglesey, where Plas Newydd House and Gardens are set on the shores of the Menai Strait amidst breathtakingly beautiful scenery. Take a ride on the Manx Electric Railway to Laxey, where the Great Laxey Wheel is the largest surviving waterwheel of its kind in the world. Explore the medieval gem of Castle Rushen in the ancient capital of Castletown, the historic meeting place of the Manx parliamentary assembly at Tynwald Hill, and Peel Castle, constructed by the Vikings in the 11th century. Cruising the Irish Sea, head to Castle Ward, a unique 18th century mansion, famed for its architectural styles. On your return to Scotland, enjoy a stretch of legs at Craighouse on Jura and your final garden at Arduaine where bold colours and fragrant scents bring an exotic touch to the Argyll coast.

Guest Speaker - Caroline Holmes:
Caroline Holmes is a garden historian of ancient, modern and contemporary people, places and plants. Author of 12 books in 8 languages. Academic but not dry, her research, writings, lectures and design consultancies delve into the myriad ways humans have shaped landscapes from the 'Astute Butes' to Monet. She lectures as a course director for the University of Cambridge ICE, for The Arts Society, The Gardens Trust and internationally.

Itinerary:

Wednesday 10th September
Swansea - Embarkation.

Thursday 11th September
Cruise the South Wales coast.
Pembroke - Picton Castle and Gardens.

Friday 12th September
Pembroke - Tenby.
Cruise the Welsh coast.

Saturday 13th September
Fishguard St David's Cathedral.
Fishguard - Last Invasion Tapestry.

Sunday 14th September
Cruise the west coast of Wales.
Holyhead - Plas Newydd House and Gardens.

Monday 15th September
Cruise the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man.
Douglas - Electric railway to Laxey Wheel.

Tuesday 16th September
Douglas - Castle Rushen and Tynwald Hill.
Peel - Peel Castle.

Wednesday 17th September
Strangford - Castle Ward and Garden.
Cruise North Irish coast and North Channel.

Thursday 18th September
Loch na Mile, Jura - Craighouse.
Craobh Haven - Arduaine Garden.

Friday 19th September
Oban - Disembarkation.
Sailing Dates
10 Sep 2025
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
10 Sep 2025 Swansea, Wales Embark
11 Sep 2025 At Sea Cruising South Wales Coast
11 Sep 2025 Pembroke, Wales
12 Sep 2025 Pembroke, Wales
13 Sep 2025 Fishguard, Wales
14 Sep 2025 At Sea Cruising West Coast of Wales
14 Sep 2025 Holyhead, Wales
15 Sep 2025 Irish Sea Cruising
15 Sep 2025 Douglas, Isle of Man England
16 Sep 2025 Douglas, Isle of Man England
16 Sep 2025 Peel, Isle of Man
17 Sep 2025 At Sea Cruising Strangford
17 Sep 2025 At Sea Cruising North Irish Coast & North Channel
18 Sep 2025 Jura, Scotland Loch na Mile
18 Sep 2025 Craobh Haven, Scotland
19 Sep 2025 Oban, Scotland Disembark
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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