Join Hebridean Princess in Oban for this autumnal voyage deep into the glorious Highlands, with highlights including Inverewe garden, Iona's restored abbey, and Staffa's amazing Fingal's Cave.
Leave Oban and set sail for picturesque Loch Linnhe en route to Fort William, set against a backdrop of awe-inspiring Highland scenery. Visit the impressive Glenfinnan Monument, a tribute to those who fought in the Jacobite Risings.
In Ballachulish, admire the majestic Glen Coe whilst learning about its tragic history at the visitor centre. Hebridean Princess then cruises the Firth of Lorn to Arduaine, home to an incredible garden offering stunning views over the Sound of Jura. You'll also visit colourful gardens on Colonsay as there is a tour of the exotic woodland gardens of Colonsay House, which have an unusual centrepiece, the lens from the Rhubhal lighthouse on Islay.
Iona has been a place of worship since Columba's arrival in AD 563 and you'll enjoy a visit to the beautiful Benedictine abbey, before seeing the striking basalt columns of Fingal's Cave on Staffa. Inverewe Garden is the jewel in the crown of Highland gardens, while Ullapool is your gateway to the incredible Corrieshalloch Gorge and thundering Falls of Measach. During your final day, explore the tiny isle of Canna on foot before cruising back to Oban.
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Hidden Isles and Highland Gems Itinerary
Day 1 - Oban (Scotland)
Embark Hebridean Princess in Oban.
Day 2 - Fort William
Hebridean Princess cruises Loch Linnhe to Fort William, framed by incredible Highland scenery. Head to the Glenfinnan Monument, a poignant tribute to those who fought in the Jacobite Risings. Continue to Ballachulish where you can admire the mighty Glen Coe whilst learning about its history at the visitor centre.
Day 3 - Croabh Haven
Cruise the Firth of Lorn to Arduaine, a coastal garden offer stunning views over the Sound of Jura. On Colonsay, head inland to the exotic woodland gardens of Colonsay House which have an unusual centrepiece, the lens from the Rhubhal lighthouse on Islay.
Day 4 - Iona
Iona has been a centre of Christian worship for centuries since Columba's arrival. Experience the atmosphere of the Benedictine abbey. You'll then travel to the basalt columns of Fingal's Cave on Staffa.
Day 5 - Gairloch
Hebridean Princess cruises Kyle Rhea and The Narrows en route to Gairloch and the jewel in the crown of Highland gardens, Inverewe Garden, designed by Sir Osgood Mackenzie.
Day 6 - Ullapool
Ullapool is your gateway to the dramatic Corrieshalloch Gorge and thundering Falls of Measach. Later, Hebridean Princess cruises Inner Sound.
Day 7 - Canna
Enjoy walks ashore on the tiny isle of Canna, before an afternoon of leisurely cruising taking in the Small Isles and Sound of Mull.
Day 8 - Oban
Disembark Hebridean Princess in Oban.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.