Uncover Argyll's stately homes, remote islands and mature gardens on this luxury no-fly cruise around the unspoilt Kintyre Peninsula.
See the riot of colour as the rhododendrons at Benmore Botanic Garden burst into bloom and visit the neo-Gothic Mount Stuart House which is testament to generations of Stuart passion and flamboyance. Enjoy a visit to Ardkinglas House, completed in 1907 for Sir Andrew Noble and incorporating the then latest technology. Walk along the wild coastline of Portavidie and on the island of Sanda, and see the beautiful gardens that surround the Old Smiddy on the Kintyre Peninsula.
Discover the picturesque fishing village of Tayvallich and Craighouse, the only settlement on the Isle of Jura then enjoy walking on the tranquil island of Kerrera which guards the entrance to Oban Bay.
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Inlets and Islands of Argyll Itinerary
Day 1 - Greenock (Scotland)
Embark Hebridean Princess in Greenock.
Day 2 - Holy Loch - Rothesay
Lying on the shores of Holy Loch, Benmore Botanic Garden's 300 rhododendrons will be bursting into bloom in a riot of colour. Call at the Isle of Bute to discover the Victorian mansion of Mount Stuart House, explore its stunning gardens and learn how this house was one of the most technologically advanced of its era.
Day 3 - Strachur
Cruise Loch Fyne, Britain's longest sea loch, to visit impressive Ardkinglas House, built in 1905 and designed by Sir Robert Lorimer, with its beautiful Woodland Garden which is home to a variety of flora and fauna.
Day 4 - Portavidie - Campbeltown
The wild landscapes of Portavidie make this the perfect place for walks ashore amongst the beautiful glens, ancient forests and white sandy beaches. Call at An Ceardach (The Smiddy) where beautiful gardens surround the old blacksmith's croft.
Day 5 - Sanda Island
Enjoy walks ashore on privately-owned Sanda Island before sailing round the Mull of Kintyre.
Day 6 - Tayvallich - Jura
Explore the picturesque fishing village of Tayvallich on the shores of Loch Sween then explore Craighouse on Jura, the only village on the island.
Day 7 - Crinan - Kerrera
Take a gentle stroll or cycle along the towpath of the Crinan Canal, before heading to Kerrera, a haven for walkers offering spectacular panoramic views.
Day 8 - Oban
Disembark Hebridean Princess in Oban.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Please note this cruise starts in Greenock and ends in Oban. Coach transfers will be provided from Glasgow Central Railway Station and Glasgow International Airport to Greenock at the start of the cruise, and from Oban to Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Central Railway Station at the end of the cruise. Car parking is available at Greenock and a complimentary transfer will be included from Oban to Greenock on disembarkation day for those who wish to use the car parking facility in Greenock.