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CELEBRATING CELEBRATING SEASONS SEASONS 1989 - 2018 1989 - 2018 2018 CRUISE COLLECTION Highlands and Islands of Scotland, England Northern Ireland, Eire Wales, Isle of Man The Channel Islands The Isles of Scilly Northern France and Belgium Welcome to the 2018 Hebridean Princess Cruise Collection This Hebridean Princess cruise has been a The year 2018 will be a momentous occasion for Hebridean Island Cruises as we very happy experience for me. Professional, celebrate the ‘Pearl Anniversary’ of Hebridean Princess when she embarks on her friendly and helpful staff. Good conversations 30th cruising season. with guests. I’ve felt thoroughly spoilt, thank you. Naturally, such a milestone should not go unmarked and we will therefore be Mrs B, Sevenoaks replicating itineraries from our inaugural year of 1989, together with cruises from the tenth season of 1998 and the twentieth season of 2008. These sailings are annotated with our special 30th Anniversary Logo on each respective cruise page. But our Pearl Anniversary celebrations are not just confined to cruises from The most amazing holiday. Ship, crew, food, seasons gone by. The summer schedule will see Hebridean Princess venture to the south coast of England, including the Isles of Scilly and the Channel Islands as scenery, even the weather was fantastic! well as Northern France and for the first time, Belgium. See you next year! You will be able conclude from this Cruise Directory that there is a true medley Miss F, Ilkley of itineraries available during 2018. We want you to relax and be cossetted in the luxurious surroundings of the finest Country House Hotel, as the most spectacular scenery in the British Isles, Northern France and Belgium glides gently by in an As usual a wonderful holiday. ever-changing and breath taking panorama. This unique and elegant holiday The attention to detail, the help given and experience can only be found on board Hebridean Princess. the friendliness of the crew reflects on the With best wishes. guests. It is quite unique. Mrs P, York Ken Charleson Managing Director Genuinely fully-inclusive and more... Each cruise includes Port taxes Meals and drinks All pier and harbour dues. All meals on board and ashore, snacks and picnics as shown in the itineraries and fresh Gratuities fruit from baskets around the ship. Champagne, wines (excluding wines on the Library Hebridean operates a ‘no tipping’ policy. Wines list), plus beers, spirits, soft drinks, tea, coffee and other hot drinks. A celebration Shore visits If you plan to mark a special occasion on board, perhaps a wedding anniversary or Entrance fees to all castles, gardens and other places of interest, as well as transfers birthday, we will be only too happy to help you celebrate by arranging for Champagne, between the ship and each destination ashore, as shown in the itineraries. a cake or canapés, to enjoy in the privacy of your cabin, or maybe share with family and Guides and guest speakers friends in the Library. To celebrate these happy moments in true Hebridean style, please place a special request through our reservations staff. Knowledgeable guides accompany all cruises, both on board and on the tours ashore, with three experienced guides on the Footloose walking itineraries and two on the Not included wildlife and cycling cruises. Guest speakers feature on selected cruises. • Travel to and from our private coach transfer points Bicycles • Wines on the Library Wines list • Any private shore visits organised by request which are not part of the cruise itinerary Use of the ship’s bicycles to explore ashore. • Personal telephone calls Internet • Items purchased from the Hebridean Princess shop Free Wi-Fi access and use of the ship’s iPads, located in the Library. • Personal laundry Transfers and car parking Travel with family and friends Private coach transfers from the local airport or train station to and from Hebridean If you would prefer to holiday with your family and friends, why not invite them to join Princess. For those wishing to drive, secure parking is provided at the port with the you on board Hebridean Princess, for the supreme cruising experience? exception of London. Charters Extra activities Alternatively enjoy the ultimate private party afloat and charter Hebridean Princess for At no extra charge, your holiday can be made even more enjoyable with fishing trips and up to 50 guests. speedboat rides, which can be arranged on request. The fares shown are for new bookings only, cannot be combined with any other offers Discover the World · 7020 E. Acoma Drive · Suite 100 · Scottsdale · and are subject to availability. The fares and offers listed may be withdrawn without notice. Arizona · 85254 USA · Toll Free: 877.600.2648 · Direct: 480.367.3523 On Board Hebridean Princess Life on board Going ashore After being ashore, the comfort and relaxed ambience On most days Hebridean Princess berths or anchors in of Hebridean Princess welcomes you back as though to your different locations both morning and afternoon, whilst the own home. The Tiree Lounge, with its intimate bar, is the ship’s tenders are on hand to operate a shuttle service social focal point of Hebridean Princess; beautifully designed ashore. Should you choose to wander at will, the small and filled with soft armchairs and cosy sofas grouped around boats are always available to transport you back on board perhaps the most extraordinary feature of the ship – a brick if the yearning for a glass of something or the pastry inglenook fireplace! ‘Like home but better’ is howHebridean chef’s afternoon tea prove too hard to resist. Princess has previously been described. Crew Dining and cuisine On board Hebridean Princess you will find only 50 like- It is said that sea air stimulates the appetite and it is certainly minded guests and no fewer than 38 crew to look after our experience that guests are eager to be taken to the very you. Everything we do receives the same level of care and finest destinations of haute cuisine created by a talented attention; from the carefully conceived shore visits to the brigade of chefs. Only the freshest and finest ingredients are spectacular overnight anchorages, the exquisite menus used in our menu choices, most of which are procured from and the unique and individually designed cabins. Discreet local suppliers; and no cruise would be complete without a service is the bedrock of our reputation and the uncannily traditional recital of Robert Burns’ Address to a Haggis! accurate anticipation of your needs is a skill that our crew has developed into almost an art form. 4 On Board Hebridean Princess Tel: 877.600.2648 www.hebrideancruises.com On Board Hebridean Princess 5 S AN Treasures of Themes RT D RL A O D Pearls of the Irish Sea Argyll and Bute W Knowledgeable guides If you are bewitched by wildlife, 26th June to 3rd July 2018 A R E 13th to 20th March 2018 R H C U E E Page 24 captivated by classical music or HIT E C T Page 10 RITAG No cruise on board Hebridean inspired by history and architecture Princess would be complete then one of our specially themed without our specially selected LKIN Footloose to the A G and IC A itineraires may appeal to you. W S R guides, who have sailed with us for T Classical Inspiration U Southern Hebrides S M 3rd to 10th July 2018 10th to 17th April 2018 a number of years, contributing C I R E N T Page 25 Classical Music and Art U I S Page 14 TERES their particular spheres of expertise Explore the Inner Hebrides and discover and interest to enrich your stay the landscapes which have inspired Guest Speaker: Graham Clarke on board and make your holiday D & DR numerous artists, composers and O IN SPEA Flavours of Scotland ST K O K E E Isles of Scilly and experience even more special. F U R musicians. 17th to 24th April 2018 G Celtic Coasts w e A highly knowledgeable and experienced I i s ll i N u T Page 15 a r T S c c E R E co is 10th to 20th July 2018 Cycling mpany th guide accompanies guests for the duration Ride some of the most remote cycle trails Page 26 of each cruise, with three on ‘Footloose’ in the British Isles whilst appreciating the Guest Speaker: John Lippiett walking itineraries and two on the wildlife LKI Footloose through and cycling cruises, always there to offer awe - inspiring scenery of the Hebridean A NG ORLD W Treasures of Normandy islands. the Long Isle W information and an occasional helping hand. and the Channel Isles Single guests can enjoy their company at 15th to 22nd May 2018 H C E E Food and Drink R U I S E Page 18 RITAG 8th to 17th August 2018 dinner, when they join an Officer’s table in Scotland is renowned for some of the Page 29 the Columba Restaurant. After-dinner talks, freshest and most mouth-watering cuisine Guest Speaker: Richard Baines over coffee and petit fours, are enjoyable D AR EN SPE Guest Speakers: Paul & Lucy Kay G ST AK throughout the world and this itinerary E E moments, outlining the next day’s activities Secret Gardens of R U will introduce you to some of the finest G British Isles Explorer and shedding fresh light on the unique the Western Seaboard w e i s ll i u restaurants in the Western Isles. I a r regions through which we sail. N T cc c 17th to 27th August 2018 TE ES 15th to 22nd May 2018 om his R pany t Page 30 Footloose Walking Page 19 Footloose walking cruises are accompanied Original cruise operated in 1989 CELEBRATING Enriching guest speakers LKI by three highly experienced guides, two A NG Footloose from Skye The Islands of the W The enrichment of discovery and thrill of of whom are specialist walking guides to the Outer Isles Inner & Outer Hebrides knowledge put Hebridean Princess cruises in with an intimate knowledge of the terrain.