motor ship Hebridian Princess

Perhaps the smallest luxury cruise ship in the world she welcomes more returning guests than any other. Perfectly described as Scottish country house afloat Hebridean Princess can serenely slip into remote lochs and ports often closed to larger vessels. The genuine warmth of the welcome and the country house party atmosphere contrasts dramatically with the breathtaking coastline of the Scottish Highlands, the Western Isles and the Norwegian Fjords.

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Technical Data

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• Gross Registered Tonnage         

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235 ft

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14 knots

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1964

1989

Ships Registery

• Glasgow

Accommodation & Deck Plan (49 Passengers)

30 individually designed bedrooms named after West Coast Scottish islands, castles, sounds, lochs and bays. The Isle of Arran Suite comprises a large separate dayroom, a spacious bedroom and a luxuriously equipped Victorian-style marble bathroom. 11 of the bedrooms are specifically designed for single occupancy. (When dining those travelling alone are customarily placed at tables with up to five other single guests and are usually hosted by a senior officer and the ship's guide.)

Cabin Amenities

• All bedrooms incorporate generous wardrobe space, drawers and dressing tables.

• TV (with satellite channels).

• Personal safe.

• Fridge and coffee/tea-making facilities.

• Hair dryer.

• Ironing board/trouser press.

• Many bedrooms also have video players.

Public Areas

• The Columba Restaurant - superb Scottish cuisine, based on the freshest of local produce, served in gracious wood-panelled surroundings. There are no multiple sittings and with the exception of single travellers, couples are seated at individual tables.
• The Look-Out Lounge - comfortable sitting-room for smokers with large picture windows. There is a small honesty bar for the convenience of guests .
• The Conservatory - another comfortable room with large picture windows and filled with a mass of plants.
• The Tiree Lounge - fitted with large picture windows on three sides. There is an intimate bar and a large Inglenook-style fireplace.
• The Library - leather club armchairs and sofa, writing facilities, a wide selection of books, and a collection of videos and board games.
• The Skye Deck - sheltered sun deck with bar serving drinks, tea and coffee. Weather permitting, barbeques and lunches are held on deck.

• The Boat Deck - panoramic deck situated aft of the funnel featuring spectacular all-round views and comfortable teak steamer chairs. Steward service is available.

Recreational Equipment

• A well-stocked library, magazines, a video library, and various board games such as chess, draughts, Monopoly, Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit.

• The Waterfront Deck Gym.

• Clay pigeon shooting on the Boat Deck.

• Bicycles available for shore visits.

• Fishing expeditions and speedboat rides

• Steam room & relaxation room.

• Zodiac exploration boat.

Safety

• Meets SOLAS/ISPS requirements

• DNV Ice Class

• Det norske Veritas

Gastronomy & Services

• Five chefs, under the supervision of Paul Sim, devise haute cuisine menus using locally sourced ingredients. The highlights of the week's cruise are the two black-tie gala dinners

• An extensive selection of wines, whiskies, other drinks and cigars
• Head of departments are all experience in the area

Crew & Languages 

• Officers and Crew (United Kingdom)

• Crew number – 37 crew + plus 1 Walking Guide

• Official language on board English

Dress Code: Casual and comfortable during the day. Evenings range from smart casual (shirt & slacks) to informal (jacket and tie for gentlemen and casual elegance for ladies). Formal evenings require a suit or dinner jacket for men and a cocktail dress for ladies.