This new addition to our Footloose repertoire includes walks in some of the most remote and wild reaches of the mainland, visiting the Inner Isles of Raasay and Muck on a voyage returning us to our home port of Oban.
A cruise of Sutherland’s east coast takes us to Wick, where walkers have an opportunity to stretch their legs as strollers visit the local heritage museum. Rounding John o’Groats we cruise the Pentland Firth to Scrabster for the option of a visit to the Castle of Mey, providing HRH The Duke of Rothesay is not in residence, or a trek to the most northerly point on the British mainland, Dunnet Head.
Rounding Cape Wrath, Lochinver presents a walk to take in the spectacular views of the Assynt Peninsula, or there is a visit to the innovative Highland Stoneware Pottery. Continuing south, along the scenic Sutherland coast, we spend a full day in Ullapool so walkers can tackle Knockan Crag, designated as a National Nature Reserve, whilst strollers visit the box canyon at Corrieshalloch Gorge and the award-winning Ullapool Museum.
The Isle of Raasay plays host to our next port of call where we explore on foot, or visit Raasay House where Boswell and Johnson stayed during their historic journey to the Western Isles in 1773. Later, the iconic Eilean Donan Castle beckons or we can ramble and appreciate the views to the hills of Skye beyond. The final day is spent at Armadale Castle, with its historic gardens and woodland trails, and on the Small Isle of Muck we roam in the peaceful and unspoilt Scottish countryside.
There are no future departures for this trip at this stage.
Hebridean Princess
| Passengers:Crew ratio | 1:1 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 48 passengers |
Hebridean Princess carries a maximum of just 50 guests and has an enviable reputation for exceptional service, fine food and wine and the very warm welcome extended by a dedicated crew of 38. She has thirty spacious, elegant and well-appointed cabins, 10 designed especially for the single traveller.
The crew take great pleasure in sharing their local knowledge with the passengers, and in introducing them to some of the most striking locations in the British Isles. Romantic castles; tranquil, spectacular lochs; wide open spaces and seldom-visited anchorages. Some cruises cater for most walking abilities with a range of guided walks in the hills and mountains, seashores and lochs, with the promise of a nip of whisky and a fine and hearty meal back on board.
The Highlands and Islands of Scotland, her lochs and remote mainland areas are all accessible from the luxurious comfort of Hebridean Princess.
The Hebridean Princess was purpose-built for Scotland’s Western Isles and was launched as a cruise ship by Hebridean Island Cruises in 1989. Sailing mainly from her home port of Oban, Hebridean Princess glides serenely through the water. Her small size means she has access to the remotest islands, lochs and bays beyond the reach of larger vessels. Hebridean Princess perfectly complements the wildly beautiful Scottish scenery. Carrying a maximum of 48 passengers, fellow guests soon become friends. Cruise the Hebrides in unrivalled comfort with the refined service of a floating country house.
