HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FIRTH OF CLYDE

Greenock to Greenock

Monday 11th to Friday 15th November 2024

4 nights including 2 Gala Dinners

Join Hebridean Princess on her final voyage of the season and explore some hidden gems of the Firth of Clyde. Explore hidden islands and mainland delights on this short break of enticing variety. Cosseted in comfort, enjoy a house party atmosphere and celebrate the close of another rewarding season.

Set in five hundred acres of ancient woodland and mature, renowned gardens overlooking the Clyde, we visit Finlaystone House, home to the MacMillan family who are on hand to extend a warm welcome.

We arrive at the Victorian resort of Rothesay, for an island tour of Bute. Bute is crossed by the Highland Boundary Fault resulting in an island of contrasting landscapes; bare and craggy in the north, lower, undulating and fertile in the south.

Venturing ashore at Largs, we travel to Hunterston Castle, seat of the Clan Hunter. The 13th century tower house was replaced in 1799 by Hunterston House. Stepping ashore on the Isle of Arran, we explore the formal gardens and woodland country park at Brodick Castle. The walled garden provides a sheltered site in which to grow plants that are rarely seen growing outdoors in Scotland. Built in 1710, it’s the oldest part of the gardens and has stunning views over Brodick Bay.

Rough and rocky Little Cumbrae was maintained as a royal hunting forest. Explore on foot to discover the ruins of a castle demolished by Oliver Cromwell’s army in 1650 and a small chapel dedicated to St Beya. On the shores of Holy Loch, our final port of call is the 19th century Kilmun church, adorned with magnificent stained glass windows by Stephen Adam.

Holy Loch

Historic Kilmun

Rothesay

Island Tour

BUTE Brodick

Brockick Castle Gardens

T ravel Plan – 4 nights

Monday 11th November Greenock - Embarkation.

Tuesday 12th November Greenock - Finlaystone House. Rothesay, Bute - Island tour.

Finlaystone House

Largs

Hunterston House

Hunterston Castle

Wednesday 13th November Largs - Hunterston House and Hunterston Castle. Brodick, Arran - Brodick Castle Gardens.

Thursday 14th November

Little Cumbrae - Walks ashore.

Holy Loch - Historic Kilmun.

Friday 15th November Greenock - Disembarkation.

Hebridean Highlights

• Finlaystone House

• Island tour of Bute

• Hunterston Castle and Hunterston House

• Brodick Castle Gardens

• Little Cumbrae

Cabins

Elegantly decorated and furnished, Hebridean Princess cabins are individually designed to make the most of the available space. Poetically named after Scottish isles, castles, lochs and sounds, they are amongst the most spacious for vessels of her size.

All cabins offer ample wardrobe space, including a small personal safe, drawers and a dressing table, hairdryer, trouser press, iron and ironing board, tea/coffee-making facilities and television. There is also a refrigerator stocked with a selection of soft drinks with fresh milk supplied daily. For your added comfort and relaxation, bathrobes, slippers and a wide range of Molton Brown toiletries are also provided. All guests enjoy exactly the same high standard of service irrespective of cabin grade.

Please note that smoking is not allowed in the cabins.

Balcony Cabins

Isle of Berneray Isle of Bute

Bed: Super king-size or twin

Bathroom: Full-size bath with shower over

Cabin category

The roomy Isle of Berneray and Isle of Bute are situated on the port and starboard sides, towards the after end of the Promenade Deck. The private balconies in these cabins ensure total privacy as they cannot be overlooked from the ship, and with teak tables and chairs, they are the perfect place to sit back, relax and take in the breathtaking landscapes. These cabins contain super king-size beds, which can be re-arranged as twins. The bathrooms are generous in size with full-size baths and showers over.

Isle of Iona Isle of Staffa

Bed: Super king-size or twin

Bathroom: Full-size bath with shower over

Cabin category

Situated on the port and starboard sides of the Promenade Deck, towards the after end of the ship, these two superb cabins are fitted with super king-size beds convertible into twins. Large picture windows are perfect for watching the landscapes unfold. Spacious bathrooms contain full-size baths with showers over.

Please refer to the 2023 Cruise Diary and Tariff for prices •

Isle of Raasay

Bed: Double Bathroom: Walk-in shower

Cabin category

An excellent port-side cabin in a quiet corner on the same level as the Tiree Lounge and the Library. This extremely comfortable cabin has open views from its windows and is well-equipped with private facilities, including a walk-in shower.