Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard and Highland clans in an attempt to reclaim the thrones of Scotland, England and Ireland in the name of his father. This cruise explores the beautiful Inner and Outer Hebrides, plus remote west coast where it took place.
Join Hebridean Princess in Oban and cruise around Ardnamurchan, the most westerly point of mainland Britain, en route to Glenuig for a visit to the impressive Glenfinnan Monument. Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard at the monument to gather the Jacobite Clans for his '45 rising. Next, cross the sea to picturesque Skye and enjoy a tour of the Trotternish peninsula taking in the Museum of Island Life and Flora MacDonald's memorial.
Cross the Sound of Raasay and see where Bonnie Prince Charlie hid from British troops following his defeat at Culloden, before continuing to the magnificent Raasay House and recently opened distillery. Over The Minch to Stornoway and a tour of Lewis awaits. Highlights include St Moluag's Church, Carloway Broch, and Standing Stones of Callanish.
Watch a traditional tweed weaving demonstration on Harris, pick up the Prince's trail at Eriskay visiting the beach where he first stepped ashore on British soil, and enjoy a call at colourful Tobermory on Mull. Duart Castle, home of Clan Maclean, is the perfect end to this voyage, and there is a champagne reception hosted by the current clan chief, Sir Lachlan Maclean.
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Trail of Bonnie Prince Charlie Itinerary
Day 1 - Oban (Scotland)
Embark Hebridean Princess in Oban.
Day 2 - Glenuig Bay
Hebridean Princess cruises around Ardnamurchan Point, the most westerly point of mainland Britain. Continue to Glenuig for a visit to Glenfinnan Monument where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard to gather the Jacobite Clans for his '45 rising.
Day 3 - Portree
Cross the sea to Skye and tour the Trotternish peninsula, with highlights including the Museum of Island Life and Flora MacDonald's memorial. Cross the Sound of Raasay and see where Bonnie Prince Charlie hid from the British troops following his defeat at Culloden. Enjoy a visit to Raasay House and the newly opened distillery.
Day 4 - Stornoway
Hebridean Princess cruises over The Minch to Stornoway for a guided tour of Lewis taking in St Moluag's Church, Carloway Broch and Standing Stones of Callanish.
Day 5 - East Loch Tarbert
Dock at East Loch Tarbert on Harris, where you'll be treated to a traditional tweed weaving demonstration. Later, cruise the Outer Hebrides.
Day 6 - Lochboisdale
Pick up Bonnie Prince Charlie's trail at Eriskay and visit the beach where he first set foot on British soil in 1745. Then cruise the Sea of Hebrides.
Day 7 - Tobermory
Hebridean Princess arrives on the Isle of Mull for a call at colourful Tobermory where there are walks ashore. Continue to Duart Castle, home of Clan Maclean, great Jacobite supporters, where you'll enjoy a champagne reception hosted by Sir Lachlan Maclean, current clan chief.
Day 8 - Oban
Disembark Hebridean Princess in Oban.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.