Hebridean Princess is a beautiful and elegant ship. She has captured the hearts of thousands of guests for more than thirty years. As one of the smallest luxury cruise ships afloat, she is able to access places larger ships simply cannot reach. Launched in 1989, Hebridean Princess embarks on all-inclusive cruises from Oban around Scotland and beyond. She is constantly maintained to an exceedingly high standard and accommodates just 48 guests. Hebridean Princess truly is a home-from home-experience.
The on board welcome is always warm, where the congenial atmosphere of a country house party is abound. Here, old friends unite and new acquaintances are quickly made. The unaccompanied need never feel alone. At the same time, guests are free to enjoy the luxury of their own private space whenever they choose.
The personal touch
An understated elegance pervades throughout the entire ship with a carefully chosen décor of co-ordinating furnishings, fabrics and colours. The ambience on board Hebridean Princess is redolent of a bygone era. From the Tiree Lounge to the Columba Restaurant and the 28 spacious and individually designed cabins, to the sparkling brass and teak deck. Discover peaceful corners, perfect for reading, or relax by the cosy inglenook style fireplace in the lounge. There are plenty of areas in which guests can find a perfect hideaway.
Our crew-to-guest ratio of almost one-to-one ensures exceptionally high standards. This offers an unobtrusive and friendly service. It’s the personal touch and constant attention to detail that sets the five-star Hebridean Princess apart from other cruise ships.
Celebrate in style
The crew of Hebridean Princess are only too happy to help guests who plan to mark a special occasion on board, such as a wedding anniversary or birthday. We can arrange for Champagne, a cake or canapés, to enjoy in private cabins or in the Library.
Celebrate these happy moments in true Hebridean style. Guests who would like to arrange an event should place a special request through our reservations staff.
Alternatively, enjoy the ultimate private party afloat and charter Hebridean Princess for up to 48 guests. This could be, for example, a retirement party, birthday or anniversary celebration.
Hebridean Princess was launched in 1964
The gross tonnage is 2112
The width of Hebridean Princess is 14 meters
The maximum speed of the ship is 15 knots per hour
The length of Hebridean Princess is 71 meters
The currency taken on Hebridean Princess is GBP
Hebridean Princess has 38 cabin crew members
The ship has 5 decks
Hebridean Princess has 30 cabins on board
It also has 0 wheelchair cabins on board
Dinners and lunches are served in the elegant Columba Restaurant, where awe-inspiring scenery is on view through the picture windows. Whilst dinner is usually at anchor, breakfast and lunch are often served en route to our next destination, as breathtaking landscapes roll by.
There is no need to decide in which tours and visits you would like to participate as these are all included, as are fishing trips and speedboat rides, which can be arranged on request
Should you wish to invigorate yourself and explore independently, why not take one of the ship’s modern bicycles ashore and enjoy the stunning scenery of the islands, many of which are traffic-free.
On most days Hebridean Princess berths or anchors in different locations both morning and afternoon, whilst the ship’s tenders are on hand to operate a shuttle service ashore. Manned by our experienced able-bodied seamen, they are always ready to offer a friendly word of reassurance and a steadying hand. Should you choose to wander at will, the small boats are always available to transport you back on board if the yearning for a glass of something or chef’s afternoon tea prove too hard to resist.
Some of the islands we visit are so off the beaten track that no landing place is available. We will then use our special beach landing craft for an exciting chance to wander an uninhabited island or headland.
Our long-standing connections in this remote corner of the kingdom enable us to arrange visits to privately owned castles and gardens, with an opportunity to talk to the owners and enjoy the different dimension of a visit that is utterly personal.
A highly knowledgeable and experienced guide, with three guides on our Footloose walking itineraries and two on selected themed cruises, will accompany your visits ashore. Whether exploring remote islands and historic sites, or simply taking in the magnificent scenery on board, you will appreciate their knowledge and insight of the spectacular areas through which Hebridean Princess cruises. The guide’s evening talk is a convivial get-together in the lounge after dinner – and an ideal opportunity to relax over coffee or a digestif and mingle, whilst learning more of the tantalising places to come.
In addition to our usual range of activities, the more adventurous can enjoy speedboat rides, fishing trips or cycling ashore on the ship’s bikes, all of which can be arranged on request.
If you are bewitched by wildlife, inspired by Scottish food and drink or fascinated by history and architecture then one of our specially themed itineraries may appeal to you.
In 2026 our themed cruises will also include gardens, golf, cycling and a brand new cruise designed around lighthouses. Indulge your passion in the company of like-minded guests.
Knowledgeable guides accompany all cruises, both on board and on the tours ashore. Renowned guest speakers feature on selected cruises; passionate about their subject, these captivating orators bring each itinerary to life.
Enriching Guest Speakers
The enrichment of discovery and thrill of knowledge put Hebridean Princess cruises in a category of their own.
Hebridean Princess cruises in a category of their own.Our on board speakers are chosen precisely because they are among some of the best authorities in their field. Passionate about their subject, these captivating orators bring each cruise alive and are delighted to share their knowledge with their fellow guests – a true meeting of minds.
Knowledgeable Guides
On board Hebridean Princess and on visits ashore, we are fortunate to have an invaluable team of enthusiastic and energetic guides, all adept in their fields, whose broad knowledge of history, architecture, culture, folklore, wildlife and flora of the Scottish Highlands and Islands adds a special dimension to our cruises.
A highly knowledgeable and experienced guide accompanies guests for the duration of each cruise, with three on ‘Footloose’ walking itineraries and two on wildlife, golf and cycling cruises, always there to offer information and an occasional helping hand. Single guests can enjoy their company at dinner, when they join an Officer’s table in the Columba Restaurant. After-dinner talks outline the next day’s activities and shed fresh light on the unique regions through which we sail.
The Tiree Lounge, with its intimate bar, is the social focal point; beautifully designed and filled with soft armchairs and welcoming sofas providing cosy areas grouped around perhaps the most extraordinary feature of the ship – a brick inglenook fireplace!
In the peaceful wood-panelled Library a masculine feel has been created, using leather, unique upholstery and dark woods and should a spot of solitude appeal, there is a fine selection of reference and general interest books to be enjoyed.
The soft tones furnishing the Look Out Lounge flow seamlessly from the colour palette in the foyer areas, creating a relaxing space to take in the stunning views.
Painted, rattan furniture brings a casual feel to the Conservatory and the natural look has been complemented by the beautifully restored teak flooring. A wonderfully calm space to enjoy the scenery.
The Boat Deck on Hebridean Princess is where the best views of Scotland can be enjoyed. Out here in the fresh air, get close to nature or savour a glass of whisky whilst absorbing the ever-changing panorama. Rugged coastlines and dramatic landscapes combine to create a dramatic backdrop to our luxury Scottish island cruises.
This charming, well-appointed cabin, located on the starboard side of the Hebridean Deck, offers a spacious bathroom and a full-size bath with a thermostatic shower. As it is not fitted with windows or portholes, fresh air is supplied by the ship’s forced air ventilation system.
This charming cabin, located on the starboard side of the Hebridean Deck, is well-appointed and is popular with the single traveller. Fresh air is supplied by the ship’s forced air ventilation system, as this cabin does not have windows or portholes. Loch Scresort has good-sized private facilities with a thermostatic shower.
This charming, interchangeable king-size or twin-bedded cabin on the port side of the Hebridean Deck is generous in size and attractively priced. Although there are no windows or portholes, fresh air is circulated day and night by the ship’s forced air ventilation system. Spacious private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
A roomy cabin that is in great demand, the Isle of Danna is tucked into a quiet corner on the port side of the Princess Deck. It contains a king-size bed, which can be converted into twin beds, and two comfortable chairs from which to enjoy panoramic views through full-size picture windows. Charming private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
An excellent port-side double-bedded 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 window and is well-equipped with private facilities, including a thermostatic shower.
This popular, double-bedded cabin, located on the starboard side of the Princess Deck, has three full-size picture windows, which afford superb views and give the room a bright, airy feel. Private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
Located on the same deck as Reception and the Columba Restaurant, this roomy, forward-facing cabin, at the forward end of the Princess Deck, is fitted with three large picture windows offering excellent views ahead over the bows. The king-size bed can be rearranged as twins. A well deck, some 40 feet (12m) in length, between the cabin and the forecastle, ensures privacy. A large bathroom, which features a full-size bath with a thermostatic shower.
Situated on the starboard side of the Promenade Deck, towards the after end of the ship, this superb cabin is fitted with a comfortable king-size bed, convertible into twins. Large picture windows are perfect for watching the landscape unfold. The spacious bathroom contains a full-size bath with a thermostatic shower.
This roomy, elegant cabin on the Waterfront Deck is connected by a flight of stairs to the Princess Deck, offering easy access to the embarkation area on the same level for the small boats when going ashore. The cabin is fitted with two opening portholes. It features a spacious bathroom with a full-size bath and a separate walk-in shower.
This elegant double bedded cabin on the Waterfront Deck is connected by a flight of stairs to the Princess Deck, offering easy access to the embarkation area on the same level for the small boats when going ashore. The cabin is fitted with two opening portholes. It features a spacious bathroom with a full-size bath and a thermostatic shower.
Situated on the starboard side of the Waterfront Deck, this is a roomy single cabin, fitted with two opening portholes. The private facilities feature a thermostatic shower. A single staircase links this room to the Princess Deck, with direct access by a flight of three steps to the embarkation area for the small boats when going ashore.
This well-appointed cabin lies on the starboard side of the Princess Deck, enjoying good views from its windows. With a charming home-from-home feel for the single traveller, it is much in demand. The private facilities include a thermostatic shower.
The Isle of Barra is located on the port side, forward on the Princess Deck. The balcony, which affords total privacy as it cannot be overlooked from the ship, is fitted with teak tables and chairs, in order for you to enjoy the magnificent scenery. The bathroom is generous in size with a full-size bath and a thermostatic shower.
The Isle of Benbecula is located on the starboard side, forward on the Princess Deck. The balcony, which affords total privacy as it cannot be overlooked from the ship, is fitted with teak tables and chairs, in order for you to enjoy the magnificent scenery. The bathroom is generous in size with a full-size bath and a thermostatic shower.
Located on the same deck as Reception and the Columba Restaurant, this roomy, forward-facing cabin, at the forward end of the Princess Deck, is fitted with three large picture windows offering excellent views ahead over the bows. The king-size bed can be rearranged as twins. A well deck, some 40 feet (12m) in length, between the cabin and the forecastle, ensures privacy. A large bathroom, which features a full-size bath with a thermostatic shower.
The roomy Isle of Berneray is situated on the starboard side, towards the after end of the Promenade Deck. The private balcony in this cabin ensures total privacy as it cannot be overlooked from the ship, and with teak tables and chairs, it is the perfect place to sit back, relax and take in the breathtaking landscapes. This cabin contains a king-size bed, which can be rearranged as twins. The bathroom is generous in size with a full-size bath and a thermostatic shower.
The roomy Isle of Bute is situated on the port side, towards the after end of the Promenade Deck. The private balcony in this cabin ensures total privacy as it cannot be overlooked from the ship, and with teak tables and chairs, it is the perfect place to sit back, relax and take in the breathtaking landscapes. This cabin contains a king-size bed, which can be rearranged as twins. The bathroom is generous in size with a full-size bath and a thermostatic shower.
The ship’s largest luxury cabin, the Isle of Arran Suite, is located on the port side of the Princess Deck and, as all windows are on the ship’s side, privacy is assured. It comprises a large, separate day room, a spacious bedroom and a well-equipped bathroom with bath and separate walk-in shower. The bedroom contains a king-size bed, which can be re-arranged as twins, generous wardrobes, drawers, dressing table and a second television.
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