New Captain for Hebridean Princess

Hebridean Island Cruises is pleased to announce that its luxury small cruise ship, Hebridean Princess will have a new Captain onboard for the 2012 cruising season.

Effective immediately, Chief Officer Richard Heaton from Nottingham (UK) will work alongside Captain Ian Stevenson as joint master of the 2,112 gross registered tonne ship. Heaton joined Hebridean Island Cruises in 2002 and was present on both occasions HM The Queen chartered Hebridean Princess for private holidays around the Western Isles of Scotland.

Mike Deegan, Group Operations Director, Hebridean Island Cruises, commented:

‘It’s with great pride that we announce Richard’s promotion. Having been with the company for over ten years it’s always important to recognise ‘home grown talent’. We wish him every success in command of Hebridean Princess”

Hebridean Princess offers guests a selection of diverse itineraries around Ireland and the Scottish Highlands, including the new ‘Footloose in Ireland’ itinerary – the ship’s first walking cruise in Ireland, Footloose through the Isles, Footloose on Skye and Footloose through the Celtic Fringe. These itineraries 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.

Hebridean Princess combines the atmosphere of a fine country house with a renowned level of service and attention to luxury details.

The 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 19th century, Mark Butterworth and former British Ambassador Sir John Ure.

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

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