THE CALL OF THE LONG ISLE

Oban to Oban

Tuesday 3rd to Tuesday 10th September 2024

7 nights including 2 Gala Dinners

Sail across The Minch to the Outer Hebrides. Bathed in an ethereal, ever-changing beauty, their attraction is timeless and elemental whatever the season. Travel to the heartland of ancient Gaelic and Viking cultures and experience their uniqueness on a tantalising adventure in the inimitable style of Hebridean Princess

SOUTH UIST

Plockton

Kyle Rhea

Cruise north through Kyle Rhea, to land by small boat at the palm-dotted, artists’ haven of Plockton, a gem set by a tranquil bay in Loch Carron. Admire the bright gardens lining its shore and stroll past the Telford church and unusual Open Air Chapel.

IONA

Located in a converted nuclear bunker, Gairloch Museum showcases the history, culture and natural heritage of this beautiful area, ahead of cruising The Minch to Stornoway. The power of history is tangible from the majestic 5,000 year old

Lews Castle, Lewis

Hebridean Highlights

• Plockton

• Gairloch Museum

• Tour of Harris

• Tour of The Uists

• Skerryvore Lighthouse Museum

Callanish Standing Stones, and the awe-inspiring Iron Age Carloway Broch. Immerse yourself in local culture and heritage at Lews Castle Museum, and listen to the islanders tales of life on the edge of Britain.

From Tarbert on nearby Harris, attune to the spirit of this island on a kaleidoscopic tour taking in the silvery expanses of Luskentyre Bay and a traditional tweed weaving demonstration, before we go behind the scenes to witness the heart of whisky and gin distilling operation at the Isle of Harris distillery.

A tour of The Uists highlights their diversity and Gaelic traditions. Observe tranquil beaches, ancient monuments and amazing wildlife in stunning natural surroundings and absorb the rich island history peopled with colourful characters.

Leaving the Outer Isles in our wake, we land on the sunshine isle of Tiree and learn of the hazardous tale of the construction of the Skerryvore Lighthouse, an engineering wonder lying 11 miles out to sea. Holy Iona calls, chosen in 563 AD by Irish prince St Columba as the site of his great mission.

T ravel Plan – 7 nights

Tuesday 3rd September

Oban - Embarkation.

Wednesday 4th September

Cruise Sound of Sleat and Kyle Rhea. Plockton - Walks ashore.

Thursday 5th September

Gairloch - Garloch Museum. Cruise The Minch.

Friday 6th September

Stornoway, Lewis - Callanish Standing Stones and Carloway Broch.

Stornoway, Lewis - Lews Castle Museum.

Saturday 7th September

Tarbert, Harris - Island tour and tweed weaving demonstration.

Tarbert, Harris - Harris Distillery.

Sunday 8th September

Lochmaddy - Tour of the Uists.

Cruise the Sea of the Hebrides.

Monday 9th September

Hynish, Tiree - Skerryvore Lighthouse Museum. Iona - Iona Abbey.

Tuesday 10th September

Oban - Disembarkation.