Flavours of the Hebrides

Tuesday 10th to Tuesday 17th October 2023

From superb seafood and famous beef, to seasonal fresh game, artisan cheeses and malt whiskies – Scotland bears some of the world’s finest produce. Join Hebridean Princess on this gastronomic voyage, as we explore the wonderful culinary offerings of the Highlands and Islands.

Tuesday 10th October

Guests were piped on board this afternoon in Oban and we set sail through the Sound of Mull for our overnight anchorage in Tobermory bay.

Wednesday 11th October

Ashore at Tobermory, guests visited Isle of Mull Cheese Farm for a tour and tasting.

After spending the afternoon cruising past the Small Isles, into the Sound of Sleat, Kyle Rhea and under the Skye Bridge, we anchored overnight off Portree, Isle of Skye.

Thursday 12th October

From Portree, guests travelled to Dunvegan Castle & Gardens and enjoyed lunch at The Three Chimneys Restaurant.

We arrived and berthed alongside in Kyle this evening, where we remained overnight.

Friday 13th October

Eilean Donan Castle played host to our morning visit.

During lunch we sailed to Inverie for afternoon walks ashore and refreshments at The Old Forge.

We anchored overnight in Loch na Dal off the Isle of Skye.

Saturday 14th October

We arrived and berthed alongside in Kyle of Lochalsh this morning, for our visit to Armadale Castle & Gardens. Lunch was served at Kinloch Lodge before returning to the ship mid-afternoon.

We spent the late afternoon cruising on passage towards our overnight anchorage in Loch Scresort off the Isle of Rum.

Sunday 15th October

Guests spent the morning relaxing on board as we cruised the Small Isles, the Sound of Mull and the Firth of Lorn, on passage towards the Isle of Colonsay. Ashore on Colonsay for the afternoon, guests enjoyed a tasting of oysters and honey with Andrew Abrahams, in the village hall.