Logs
Embark on a voyage into the unknown and join us on our Springtime Surprise cruise, where only the Captain knows our course.
As spring awakens, discover the magic and mystery of Scotland’s west coast and the remote and wildly beautiful Hebridean islands. The Captain will take you to some of his favourite destinations, revealing the itinerary on a day-to-day basis.
Tuesday 14 April
Guests embarked in Oban. In the evening, the ship anchored in Charlotte Bay, off Kerrera.
Wednesday 15 April
The morning was spent cruising through the Sound of Mull, around Ardnamurchan Point, and past the Small Isles en route to Loch Nevis.
In the afternoon, the ship visited Tarbet, Loch Nevis—a maiden call for Hebridean Princess. Guests went ashore via beach landing for walks and views over Loch Morar.
The ship anchored overnight in Loch na Dal.
Thursday 16 April
The morning cruise took the ship via Kyle Rhea, under the Skye Bridge, through the very narrow strait of Caol Rona and Upper Loch Torridon toward Shieldaig.
In the afternoon, the ship visited Shieldaig, where guests went ashore for walks.
The ship anchored overnight in Staffin Bay, Isle of Skye.
Friday 17 April
The ship spent the day in Stornoway. In the morning, guests visited the Butt of Lewis.
In the afternoon, guests either visited the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village or explored the town independently.
The ship remained alongside overnight, with onboard entertainment after dinner.
Saturday 18 April
The morning was spent cruising past the Shiant Isles en route to the Isle of Harris.
In the afternoon, the ship visited Tarbert, where guests joined a tour including Rodel Church.
The ship anchored overnight in Loch Bracadale, Isle of Skye.
Sunday 19 April
In the morning, guests landed at Loch Scavaig, Isle of Skye, for walks to Loch Coruisk.
In the afternoon, guests landed on the Isle of Rum for further walks.
The ship anchored overnight in Gott Bay, Isle of Tiree.
Monday 20 April
After sailing close to the Skerryvore Lighthouse Museum on the Isle of Tiree, guests went ashore for a beach landing at Crossapol, Isle of Coll.
The afternoon was spent cruising to Oban, where a farewell gala dinner was held. The ship anchored overnight in Oban Bay.
Tuesday 21 April
Guests disembarked in Oban.
