Logs
On this spellbinding cruise from Oban, Hebridean Princess leaves the Hebrides in her wake and enjoys the more sheltered waters of the Clyde Estuary. Beautiful in all seasons, these wonderful landscapes are steeped in history and romance.
Tuesday 27th October — Oban
Our voyage began in Oban, where guests embarked throughout the day. In the evening we sailed to Charlotte Bay and anchored for the night.
Wednesday 28th October — The Sounds and the Isle of Jura
We spent the morning cruising south through the Sound of Luing and the Sound of Jura. In the afternoon we reached Craighouse on the Isle of Jura, where guests went ashore for walks along the loch.
We anchored off Craighouse overnight.
Thursday 29th October — Kintyre, Sanda and Ailsa Craig
In the morning we cruised the North Channel and rounded the Mull of Kintyre. Conditions didn’t allow a landing on Sanda Island in the afternoon, so instead we cruised around Sanda and then circumnavigated Ailsa Craig.
We anchored overnight at Lamlash, between the Isle of Arran and Holy Isle.
Friday 30th October — Troon and Dumfries House
We berthed alongside in Troon in the morning, and a coach took guests to Dumfries House, the 18th-century Palladian mansion known for its Chippendale furniture. Luncheon was served at the house, followed by free time in the gardens before returning to the ship.
We anchored overnight in Brodick Bay.
Saturday 31st October — Brodick and Largs
In the morning we visited Brodick on the Isle of Arran. A coach took guests to the gardens of Brodick Castle, while others explored the village independently.
In the afternoon we berthed alongside in Largs, and a coach took guests to Ardgowan House.
We stayed alongside in Largs overnight.
Sunday 1st November — Hunterston and the Kyles of Bute
In the morning a coach took guests to Hunterston House and Castle.
In the afternoon we cruised the Firth of Clyde, Inchmarnock Water, the West Kyle, the Kyles of Bute, the East Kyle and Loch Striven, before anchoring off Rothesay on the Isle of Bute.
Monday 2nd November — Rothesay and Greenock
In the morning we visited Rothesay, where a bus took guests to Mount Stuart House, while others explored the town independently.
In the afternoon we berthed alongside in Greenock, and a coach took guests to Finlaystone House.
We stayed alongside overnight and ended the voyage with a farewell gala dinner.
Tuesday 3rd November — Greenock
Guests disembarked in Greenock after breakfast.
