Hebridean Island Cruises is the UK's premier small cruise ship company.
The Company comprises the small ship - Hebridean Princess.. Accommodating 49 guests, the ship is more akin in size and atmosphere to a floating boutique hotel, or a large private yacht, than a modern cruise ship.
Unlike most other cruise operators, Hebridean Island Cruises does everything in house, ensuring quality and consistency, as well as maintaining the highest standards of friendly care, attention and service for its guests.
Hebridean Princess appeals to those who enjoy the gentle pleasures of cruising around Scotland in luxury and style. Navigating the Hebrides, Scotland's rugged and remote west coast, and the dramatic coast of Ireland, Hebridean Princess covers approximately 300 miles and sails an average of 24 hours in a typical seven nights' cruise.
The smallest luxury cruise ship in the world, with a crew of around 38 looking after 49 guests, Hebridean Princess has a loyal following.
The combination of Hebridean Princess' relaxed elegance and the majesty of her surroundings have proved immensely popular and the ship now has an ever-growing band of loyal admirers. In a fiercely competitive market, 65% of all guests are repeat bookings, a statistic that speaks volumes.
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Company Description |
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The holding company of Hebridean Island Cruises is All Leisure Holidays Limited, part of All Leisure Group plc, which acquired the company on April 22nd 2009. One ship - Hebridean Princess. |
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All Discovery Cruising |
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North American Reservations |
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Toll-Free (877) 600-2648 or (954) 315-1170 |
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Hebridean Princess
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Description |
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Hebridean Island Cruises ' five-star flagship. With around 49 guests looked after by a crew of around 38, Hebridean Princess has, throughout her nineteen years of operation, become one of the most successful small luxury cruise ships, offering her passengers a unique cruising experience |
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Home Port |
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Oban |
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Registration |
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Glasgow |
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Launched |
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Built in 1964 for Caledonian MacBrayne Limited and re-launched as a commercial cruising vessel in 1989 |
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Detail |
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Length: 72 metres; beam: 14 metres; draught: 3 metres; gross tonnage: 2112; average speed 12 knots (14 miles per hour) |
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Captains |
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Captain Michael Hepburn, ,Captain Ian Stevenson |
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Chief Purser |
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David Indge, Charles Carroll |
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Accommodation |
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30 bedrooms on board, all named after West Coast Scottish islands, castles, sounds, lochs and bays - individually designed in the style of a large country hotel - with 11 cabins specifically designed for single occupancy. The Premier Suite is Arran. |
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Cruising Period |
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March - November |
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Destinations |
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Amongst the islands and along the coastline of Scotland's west coast: from Cape Wrath to the Mull of Kintyre. She also crosses The Minch to the outer Hebrides and St Kilda and the Orkney and Shetland isles. |
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Cruises |
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Most one-week cruises start from Oban and visit islands and remote coastal villages, concentrating on those inaccessible destinations normally visited only by private yachts. Our Footloose series presents the opportunity to immerse yourself on scenic walks in the stunning scenery of Scotland. The common denominator is spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife and remote locations. Most nights, the ship anchors in sea lochs or bays far from habitation. |
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Included |
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All meals, specially selected wines, spirits and champagne on board, soft drinks, snacks, all meals on board with fruit from baskets around the Ship. Privately escorted tours, gratuities, pier and harbour dues. |
