Heart of the Hebrides
Oban to Oban
Tuesday 13th June to Tuesday 20th June 2023
From £6,060 per person
7 nights including
2 Gala Dinners
Machair is a Gaelic word, meaning fertile low lying grassy plain, and only occurs on exposed western coasts of Scotland and Ireland. Machair habitats produce spectacular carpets of wildflowers of all different colours and are bustling with bird life at all times of the year.
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Below you can explore the itinerary for this cruise. Click on the arrows to see more information on each days itinerary. Simply click the ‘Book this Cruise’ button to get booking and embark on an exciting journey with us…
Tuesday 13th June
Oban - Embarkation.
Wednesday 14th June
Loch na Mile, Jura - Walks ashore. Port Ellen, Islay - Lagavulin Distillery.

After stretching our legs on the deer island of Jura, we land on its near neighbour, the whisky isle of Islay, where we sample the peaty malt produced at Lagavulin and see the distillers at work.
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Colonsay - Colonsay House Gardens. Cruise the Sea of the Hebrides.

The woodland gardens surrounding Colonsay House contain an enormous variety of rhododendrons as well as mimosa, eucalyptus and palm trees which benefit from the mild climate.
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Barra - Walks ashore at Vatersay. Lochboisdale, South Uist - Prince’s Bay, Eriskay.

The Outer Isles are calling, and we cruise the Sea of the Hebrides to witness the narrow bar of sand and colourful machair which divides the island of Vatersay in two. Onwards to Eriskay, home to a rare pony breed, and an excellent location to view a wide variety of machair flowers in a small area.
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Lochboisdale, South Uist - Tour of the Uists. Lochmaddy, North Uist - Guests re-join the ship.

Traditional crofting, grazing and cultivation regimes on the Uists have created a rich mosaic of habitats for grassland birds. Our island tour encompasses an extensive area of Hebridean machair with an abundance of blooms which support rich insect and bird life.
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Loch Dunvegan, Skye - Dunvegan Castle. Cruise the Small Isles.

Onwards to Skye, where we uncover 800 years of MacLeod history at Dunvegan Castle and wander the hidden oasis of formal gardens which surround it.
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Salen, Loch Sunart - Walks in the Sunart oakwoods. Tobermory, Mull - Walks ashore.

A cruise of the Small Isles highlights their diversity and leads us to Loch Sunart where the ancient oakwoods are lush with ferns, mosses and lichens. Tobermory is our final port of call.
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Oban - Disembarkation.
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Below you can see our decks and what cabins are on each of them. If you click the arrow you can see further information on each cabin and what it has to offer. So get exploring and get booking. We look forward to you joining us on board for an experience of a lifetime…

Bed: Super Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with separate walk-in shower
The ship’s largest cabin, the Isle of Arran Suite, is located on the port side of the Princess Deck and, as all windows are on the ship’s side, privacy is assured. It comprises a large, separate day room, a spacious bedroom and a well-equipped bathroom with bath and separate walk-in thermostatic shower. The bedroom contains a super king-size bed, which can be re-arranged as twins, generous wardrobes, drawers, dressing table and a second television.
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Bed: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
The roomy Isle of Berneray and Isle of Bute are situated on the port and starboard sides, towards the after end of the Promenade Deck. The private balconies in these cabins ensure total privacy as they cannot be overlooked from the ship, and with teak tables and chairs, they are the perfect place to sit back, relax and take in the breathtaking landscapes. These cabins contain super king-size beds, which can be re-arranged as twins. The bathrooms are generous in size with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
The roomy Isle of Berneray and Isle of Bute are situated on the port and starboard sides, towards the after end of the Promenade Deck. The private balconies in these cabins ensure total privacy as they cannot be overlooked from the ship, and with teak tables and chairs, they are the perfect place to sit back, relax and take in the breathtaking landscapes. These cabins contain super king-size beds, which can be re-arranged as twins. The bathrooms are generous in size with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Bed: King-size
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
The Isle of Barra and Isle of Benbecula are located on the port and starboard sides forward on the Princess Deck. The balconies, which afford total privacy as they cannot be overlooked from the ship, are fitted with teak tables and chairs for you to enjoy the magnificent scenery. The bathrooms are generous in size with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Bed: King-size
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
The Isle of Barra and Isle of Benbecula are located on the port and starboard sides forward on the Princess Deck. The balconies, which afford total privacy as they cannot be overlooked from the ship, are fitted with teak tables and chairs for you to enjoy the magnificent scenery. The bathrooms are generous in size with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
Located on the same deck as Reception and the Columba Restaurant, these roomy, forward-facing cabins, at the forward end of the Princess Deck, are fitted with three large picture windows offering excellent views ahead over the bow. The super king-size beds can be re-arranged as twins. A well deck, some 40 feet (12 m) in length, between the cabins and the forecastle, ensures privacy. Large bathrooms feature full-size baths with thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
Located on the same deck as Reception and the Columba Restaurant, these roomy, forward-facing cabins, at the forward end of the Princess Deck, are fitted with three large picture windows offering excellent views ahead over the bow. The super king-size beds can be re-arranged as twins. A well deck, some 40 feet (12 m) in length, between the cabins and the forecastle, ensures privacy. Large bathrooms feature full-size baths with thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
Situated on the port and starboard sides of the Promenade Deck, towards the after end of the ship, these two superb cabins are fitted with super king-size beds convertible into twins. Large picture windows are perfect for watching the landscapes unfold. Spacious bathrooms contain full-size baths with thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
Situated on the port and starboard sides of the Promenade Deck, towards the after end of the ship, these two superb cabins are fitted with super king-size beds convertible into twins. Large picture windows are perfect for watching the landscapes unfold. Spacious bathrooms contain full-size baths with thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
A roomy cabin that is in great demand with returning guests, the Isle of Danna is tucked into a quiet corner on the port side of the Princess Deck. It contains a super king-size bed, which can be converted into twin beds, and two comfortable chairs from which to enjoy panoramic views through full-size picture windows. Charming private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
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Beds: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with separate walk-in shower
Very roomy and excellent value, these elegant cabins on the Waterfront Deck are connected by a flight of stairs to the Princess Deck, offering easy access to the embarkation area on the same level for the small boats when going ashore. While Kinloch and Torosay Castle cabins are fitted with two opening portholes, Duart Castle also has a forward-facing porthole. All feature spacious bathrooms with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Beds: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with separate walk-in shower
Very roomy and excellent value, these elegant cabins on the Waterfront Deck are connected by a flight of stairs to the Princess Deck, offering easy access to the embarkation area on the same level for the small boats when going ashore. While Kinloch and Torosay Castle cabins are fitted with two opening portholes, Duart Castle also has a forward-facing porthole. All feature spacious bathrooms with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Beds: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Full-size bath with separate walk-in shower
Very roomy and excellent value, these elegant cabins on the Waterfront Deck are connected by a flight of stairs to the Princess Deck, offering easy access to the embarkation area on the same level for the small boats when going ashore. While Kinloch and Torosay Castle cabins are fitted with two opening portholes, Duart Castle also has a forward-facing porthole. All feature spacious bathrooms with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Beds: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
These charming, interchangeable super king-size or twin-bedded cabins on the port and starboard sides of the Hebridean Deck are generous in size and attractively priced. Although there are no windows or portholes, fresh air is circulated day and night by the ship’s forced-air ventilation system. Spacious private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
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Beds: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
These charming, interchangeable super king-size or twin-bedded cabins on the port and starboard sides of the Hebridean Deck are generous in size and attractively priced. Although there are no windows or portholes, fresh air is circulated day and night by the ship’s forced-air ventilation system. Spacious private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
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Beds: Super king-size or twin
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
These charming, interchangeable super king-size or twin-bedded cabins on the port and starboard sides of the Hebridean Deck are generous in size and attractively priced. Although there are no windows or portholes, fresh air is circulated day and night by the ship’s forced-air ventilation system. Spacious private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
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Beds: Double
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
Excellent value, these elegant cabins on the Waterfront Deck are connected by a flight of stairs to the Princess Deck, offering easy access to the embarkation area on the same level for the small boats when going ashore. Both these cabins are fitted with two opening portholes and feature spacious bathrooms with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Beds: Double
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
Excellent value, these elegant cabins on the Waterfront Deck are connected by a flight of stairs to the Princess Deck, offering easy access to the embarkation area on the same level for the small boats when going ashore. Both these cabins are fitted with two opening portholes and feature spacious bathrooms with full-size baths and thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Double
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
This popular, double-bedded cabin, located on the starboard side of the Princess Deck, has three full-size picture windows, which afford superb views and give the room a bright, airy feel. Private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
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Bed: Double
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
An excellent port-side cabin in a quiet corner on the same level as the Tiree Lounge and the Library. This extremely comfortable cabin has open views from its windows and is well-equipped with private facilities, including a thermostatic shower.
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Bed: Single
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
These well-appointed cabins lie on the starboard side of the Princess Deck, enjoying good views from their windows. With a charming home-from-home feel for the single traveller, they are much in demand. The private facilities include thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Single
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
These well-appointed cabins lie on the starboard side of the Princess Deck, enjoying good views from their windows. With a charming home-from-home feel for the single traveller, they are much in demand. The private facilities include thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Single
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
These well-appointed cabins lie on the starboard side of the Princess Deck, enjoying good views from their windows. With a charming home-from-home feel for the single traveller, they are much in demand. The private facilities include thermostatic showers.
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Bed: Single (Jura and Sleat) Bed: Double (Islay and Mull)
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
Situated on the starboard side of the Waterfront Deck, these are roomy single cabins, fitted with two opening portholes. The private facilities feature thermostatic showers. A single staircase links these rooms to the Princess Deck, with direct access by a flight of three steps to the embarkation area for the small boats when going ashore.
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Bed: Single (Jura and Sleat) Bed: Double (Islay and Mull)
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
Situated on the starboard side of the Waterfront Deck, these are roomy single cabins, fitted with two opening portholes. The private facilities feature thermostatic showers. A single staircase links these rooms to the Princess Deck, with direct access by a flight of three steps to the embarkation area for the small boats when going ashore.
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Bed: Single (Jura and Sleat) Bed: Double (Islay and Mull)
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
Situated on the starboard side of the Waterfront Deck, these are roomy single cabins, fitted with two opening portholes. The private facilities feature thermostatic showers. A single staircase links these rooms to the Princess Deck, with direct access by a flight of three steps to the embarkation area for the small boats when going ashore.
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Bed: Single (Jura and Sleat) Bed: Double (Islay and Mull)
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
Situated on the starboard side of the Waterfront Deck, these are roomy single cabins, fitted with two opening portholes. The private facilities feature thermostatic showers. A single staircase links these rooms to the Princess Deck, with direct access by a flight of three steps to the embarkation area for the small boats when going ashore.
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Bed: Single
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
These charming, well-appointed cabins, located on the starboard side of the Hebridean Deck, offer spacious bathrooms and full-size baths with thermostatic showers. As they are not fitted with windows or portholes, fresh air is supplied by the ship’s forced air ventilation system.
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Bed: Single
Bathroom: Full-size bath with thermostatic shower
These charming, well-appointed cabins, located on the starboard side of the Hebridean Deck, offer spacious bathrooms and full-size baths with thermostatic showers. As they are not fitted with windows or portholes, fresh air is supplied by the ship’s forced air ventilation system.
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Bed: Single
Bathroom: Thermostatic shower
This delightful cabin, located on the starboard side of the Hebridean Deck, is well-appointed and offers the single traveller excellent value for money. Fresh air is supplied by the ship’s forced-air ventilation system, as this cabin does not have windows or portholes. Loch Scresort has good-sized private facilities with a thermostatic shower.
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