Hebridean Princess introduces twenty new itineraries for 2012

Hebridean Princess introduces twenty new itineraries for 2012

The 2012 Cruise Directory is out now 

Hebridean Island Cruises has launched its new look 2012 Cruise Directory with over 50% of the itineraries being newly written - including the West Coast of Scotland, the Western Isles, the Northern Isles and the south coast of Ireland – an area Hebridean Princess will be returning to after a number of years.  The most popular cruises from previous years also feature in this fascinating collection of itineraries.

The 2012 Cruise Directory boasts a brand new layout, focusing on the ease of use, and includes improved maps, more informative descriptions on each itinerary and the return of a separate Cruise Diary and Tariff booklet. 

All new Footloose walking itineraries await guests during the 2012 season including Footloose in Ireland – the ship’s first ever walking cruise in Eire, Footloose through the Isles, Footloose on Skye and Footloose through the Celtic Fringe.  All designed to allow guests to experience often inaccessible lochs and bays.  Footloose itineraries are perfect for walkers and non walkers alike and are accompanied by three highly experienced guides. 

The 2012 season will be offering tours ashore to fascinating gems such as Kelburn Castle, built in the 13^th century and rarely accessed by groups, the idyllically remote Loch a’ Choire and privately owned luxurious Isle of Eriska – the latter two which are new ports of call for Hebridean Princess. 

Other highlights of Hebridean Island Cruises’ 2012 Cruise Directory include: 

• Uncover a treasure-trove of gems in the Northern and Southern Hebrides on board the new itinerary of Hebridean Jewels. The cruise explores the awe-inspiring pleated columns of Kilt Rock and the flamboyant Baronial façade of Glenborrodale Castle.  Prices for the 7 night cruise start from £2,380 per person based on a March 2012 departure.

• The new itinerary of In the Wake of Boswell and Johnson follows the legendary tour of the two travellers, and features guest speaker Professor Peter Martin, who has published acclaimed biographies on James Boswell and Samuel Johnson and is an expert on their tour through the Inner Hebrides.  Prices for the 7 night cruise start from £3,360 per person for an April 2012 departure.

• The tempting A Gastronomic Tour of Skye offers the best of locally sourced Scottish cuisine combined with stunning scenery along the way. Highlights of the cruise include an entertaining cooking demonstration with Lady Claire MacDonald and lunch at top restaurant The Three Chimneys, a converted 100-year old crofter’s cottage located on the banks of Loch Dunvegan. Prices start from £3,030 per person for 5 nights departing June 2012.

• Experience the breathtaking regions of Argyll and Bute, Northern Ireland and the Inner Hebrides on Footloose through the Celtic Fringe.  The first ever 10 night Footloose cruise hosted by Hebridean Princess offers a wonderful world of walks against inspiring scenery. Prices start from £5,880 per person departing August 2012.

• The new itinerary of South from Cork explores the mystery and magic of ancient Celtic and Gaelic country. Visiting the westernmost point in Europe, looking towards America, Slea Head, the 7 night cruise also offers a trip to Bantry House, which showcases extensive European collections of the 2^nd Earl. Prices start from £4,540 per person departing August 2012.

• Experience stunning wildlife, bird havens and the extraordinary heritage of the 130 mile Atlantic Chain of the Western Isles on board Away Westward. The 7 night cruise visits Scotland’s most famous prehistoric site, the Callanish Stones, prices start from £3,780 per person departing September 2012.

Hebridean Princess combines the atmosphere of a fine country house with a renowned level of service and attention to detail that guests have come to expect over the years.  The esteemed guest speaker programme adds enrichment to the cruising experience and the summer 2012 line up of speakers includes new additions; archaeology expert Dr Colleen Batey, an authority on photography of Scotland during the 19^th century, Mark Butterworth and former British Ambassador Sir John Ure. 

All prices include meals, drinks, gratuities onboard, all relevant cruise taxes/fees and the guest speaker programme. There are no additional gratuities and entrance fees to all attractions featured in the shore excursion programme are included.  

For more information and to book visit www.hebridean.co.uk or call 01756 704 704 

Online video training specific to selling Hebridean Island Cruises and discovery cruising is also available at www.discoverycruisingexpert.com. 

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