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Hebridean Princess introduces 20 new itineraries for 2012

Hebridean Island Cruises' new look 2012 Cruise Directory features freshly written itineraries for the West Coast of Scotland, the Western Isles, the Northern Isles and the south coast of Ireland which Hebridean Princess will be returning to after a number of years.

The most popular cruises from previous years also feature in the collection.

The Directory includes improved maps, more informative descriptions on each itinerary and the return of a separate Cruise Diary and Tariff booklet.

Highland Princess looking serene on a stopover in Scotland

New Footloose walking itineraries include Footloose in Ireland – the ship’s first ever walking cruise in Eire - Footloose through the Isles, Footloose on Skye and Footloose through the Celtic Fringe.

All are designed to allow guests to experience often inaccessible lochs and bays and are perfect for walkers and non walkers alike, accompanied by three highly experienced guides.

The 2012 season will be offering tours ashore to Kelburn Castle, built in the 13th Century and rarely accessed by groups; the remote Loch a’ Choire and privately owned Isle of Eriska – the latter two which are new ports of call for Hebridean Princess.

Other highlights

Hebridean Jewels
A treasure-trove of gems in the Northern and Southern Hebrides, this cruise explores the awe-inspiring pleated columns of Kilt Rock and the flamboyant Baronial façade of Glenborrodale Castle.  Prices for the seven-night cruise start from £2,380 per person based on a March 2012 departure.

In the Wake of Boswell and Johnson
This new itinerary follows the legendary tour of the two travellers, and features guest speaker Professor Peter Martin, who has published acclaimed biographies on James Boswell and Samuel Johnson and is an expert on their tour through the Inner Hebrides.  Prices for the seven-night cruise start from £3,360 per person for an April 2012 departure.

A Gastronomic Tour of Skye
This cruise offers the best of locally sourced Scottish cuisine combined with stunning scenery along the way. Highlights include an entertaining cooking demonstration with Lady Claire MacDonald and lunch at top restaurant The Three Chimneys, a converted 100-year old crofter’s cottage located on the banks of Loch Dunvegan. Prices start from £3,030 per person for five nights departing June 2012.

Footloose through the Celtic Fringe
Experience the breathtaking regions of Argyll and Bute, Northern Ireland and the Inner Hebrides on Footloose through the Celtic Fringe. The first ever ten-night Footloose cruise hosted by Hebridean Princess offers a wonderful world of walks against inspiring scenery. Prices start from £5,880 per person departing August 2012.

South from Cork
The new itinerary of South from Cork explores the mystery and magic of ancient Celtic and Gaelic country. Visiting the westernmost point in Europe, looking towards America, Slea Head, the seven-night cruise also offers a trip to Bantry House, which showcases extensive European collections of the 2nd Earl. Prices start from £4,540 per person departing August 2012.

Away Westward
Experience stunning wildlife, bird havens and the extraordinary heritage of the 130 mile Atlantic Chain of the Western Isles on board Away Westward. The seven-night cruise visits Scotland’s most famous prehistoric site, the Callanish Stones, prices start from £3,780 per person departing September 2012.

The guest speaker programme adds enrichment to the cruising experience and the summer 2012 line up of speakers includes some new additions: archaeology expert Dr Colleen Batey, an authority on photography of Scotland during the 19th century, Mark Butterworth and former British Ambassador Sir John Ure.

All prices include meals, drinks, gratuities onboard, all relevant cruise taxes/fees and the guest speaker programme. There are no additional gratuities and entrance fees to all attractions featured in the shore excursion programme are included.