Perhaps the smallest luxury cruise ship in the world she welcomes more
returning guests than any other. Perfectly described as Scottish country
house afloat Hebridean Princess can serenely slip into remote lochs and
ports often closed to larger vessels. The genuine warmth of the welcome
and the country house party atmosphere contrasts dramatically with the
breathtaking coastline of the Scottish Highlands, the Western Isles and
the Norwegian Fjords.
30 individually designed bedrooms named after West Coast
Scottish islands, castles, sounds, lochs and bays. The Isle of Arran
Suite comprises a large separate dayroom, a spacious bedroom and a
luxuriously equipped Victorian-style marble bathroom. 11 of the bedrooms
are specifically designed for single occupancy. (When dining those
travelling alone are customarily placed at tables with up to five other
single guests and are usually hosted by a senior officer and the ship's
guide.)
Cabin Amenities
All bedrooms incorporate generous wardrobe space, drawers
and dressing tables.
TV (with satellite channels).
Personal safe.
Fridge and coffee/tea-making facilities.
Hair dryer.
Ironing board/trouser press.
Many bedrooms also have video players.
Public
Areas
The Columba Restaurant - superb
Scottish cuisine, based on the freshest of local produce, served in gracious
wood-panelled surroundings. There are no multiple sittings and with the
exception of single travellers, couples are seated at individual tables.
The Look-Out Lounge - comfortable
sitting-room for smokers with large picture windows. There is a small
honesty bar for the convenience of guests .
The Conservatory - another
comfortable room with large picture windows and filled with a mass of
plants.
The Tiree Lounge - fitted with
large picture windows on three sides. There is an intimate bar and a large
Inglenook-style fireplace.
The Library - leather club
armchairs and sofa, writing facilities, a wide selection of books, and a
collection of videos and board games.
The Skye Deck - sheltered sun
deck with bar serving drinks, tea and coffee. Weather permitting, barbeques
and lunches are held on deck.
The Boat Deck - panoramic deck
situated aft of the funnel featuring spectacular all-round views and
comfortable teak steamer chairs. Steward service is available.
Recreational
Equipment
A well-stocked
library, magazines, a video library, and various board games such as chess,
draughts, Monopoly, Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit.
The Waterfront
Deck Gym.
Clay pigeon
shooting on the Boat Deck.
Bicycles available
for shore visits.
Fishing
expeditions and speedboat rides
Steam room & relaxation room.
Zodiac exploration boat.
Safety
Meets SOLAS/ISPS requirements
DNV Ice Class
Det norske Veritas
Gastronomy
& Services
Five chefs, under the supervision of Paul Sim, devise haute
cuisine menus using locally sourced ingredients. The highlights of the
week's cruise are the two black-tie gala dinners
An extensive selection of wines,
whiskies, other drinks and cigars
Head of departments are all experience
in the area
Crew & Languages
Officers
and Crew (United Kingdom)
Crew number – 37 crew + plus 1 Walking Guide
Official language on board English
Dress Code: Casual
and comfortable during the day. Evenings range from smart casual (shirt &
slacks) to informal (jacket and tie for gentlemen and casual elegance for
ladies). Formal evenings require a suit or dinner jacket for men and a cocktail
dress for ladies.
Itineraries:Hebridean Princess sails in
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. For 2007, Hebridean Princess visits the Orkney and Shetland
Isles, Ireland, and visits Norway on three itineraries in July, sailing from
Scrabster in Scotland. For the first time, her Norwegian programme features a
spectacular walking cruise in the fjords with guided walks for the serious
walker and the stroller.