Tuesday 24th June to Tuesday 1st July

Capture the magic and mystery of three separate kingdoms, all linked by their Celtic and Gaelic roots. Join us on this scenic journey, through the southern Hebridean islands to the Irish Sea and three ancient lands.

Tuesday 24th June

Hebridean Princess was berthed alongside at Lighthouse Pier in Oban today, ready to welcome on board our embarking guests. Once they were all safely on board we set sail for our overnight anchorage off Craighouse, Jura.

Wednesday 25th June

This morning guests enjoyed walks ashore at Craighouse, the only settlement on the island of Jura.

During lunch we sailed to Port Ellen on Islay where a coach took guests to visit Laphroaig Distillery for a tasting and tour.

We sailed the North Channel in the late afternoon and anchored overnight off Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland.

Thursday 26th June

After breakfast guests went ashore on Rathlin Island, where a minibus conducted a shuttle service to take guests to visit the RSPB Reserve, or they could explore the island on foot independently. 

Over lunch we cruised to Ballycastle for the afternoon visit to the Giant’s Causeway.

We anchored overnight off Bangor, Northern Ireland.

Friday 27th June

Today was spent at Grey Abbey House for a full day tour of the house and gardens with lunch.

We remained at anchor overnight in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

Saturday 28th June

Today was spent in Peel, Isle of Man for a morning visit to the House of Manannan a museum charting the rich Celtic, Viking and maritime past of the island.

In the afternoon guests enjoyed a tour of the island, including Tynwald Hill, the traditional ancient meeting place of the Manx parliamentary assembly which dates back at least to the late first millennium AD, or explored Peel independently.

We remained alongside in Peel, Isle of Man overnight where local musicians came on board to entertain guests after dinner.

Sunday 29th June

After spending the morning cruising the Northern Ireland coast on passage towards Belfast, our afternoon visit was the award-winning Titanic Exhibition.

We remained alongside in Belfast overnight.

Monday 30th June

Our final morning was spent cruising the North Channel on passage towards Scotland for our afternoon port of call, the Isle of Gigha to Achamore Gardens or enjoy walks on the island independently.

The farewell gala was held at anchor in Charlotte Bay where we remained overnight.

Tuesday 1st July

Disembarkation took place in Oban after breakfast and guests were waved farewell by the Captain and crew.