Enrichment & Special Interest Cruises
Among Hebridean International’s roll call of distinguished speakers you’ll find explorers and scientists, historians and academics, diplomats and ambassadors, broadcasters and writers, award winning chefs and Masters of Wine, each a perfect compliment to your cruise.
The emphasis is very much on informality, and whilst they do not lecture guests they do add an interesting dimension to your time aboard, providing insight into their chosen field and often that day’s tour.
Here is just an example of the guest speakers:
Michael Buerk – Award winning BBC television journalist
Nicholas Kenyon – Controller of Radio3
Lady Sophie Laws – Historian & classics scholar
The Rt Hon Baroness Boothroyd – Former speaker of The House of Commons
Sir Roy Strong – Former Director of the National Portrait Gallery
Sir John Ure – Travel Writer and former Ambassador
Murray Walker – The voice of British motorsport
Privately Escorted Tours with Hebridean Princess
Like her sister ship, each Hebridean Princess cruise features bespoke Privately Escorted Tours which make your holiday a very special experience.
On the Privately Escorted Tours you can visit historic castles, spectacular gardens and stately homes where, in some cases you meet the owners at private functions, held exclusively for guests. A small selection of highlights for the 2007/8 season includes a private tour of the imposing Kinloch Castle, built in 1901 on the Isle of Rum and the extensive and spectacular gardens that surround Mount Stuart House on the Isle of Bute. Or why not discover Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye, seat of the Clan MacLeod since the 13th century and where the loch’s abundant seal population can be viewed on a private boat trip.
Go off the beaten track to explore the wildly beautiful scenery of the Scottish Highlands and Islands and the Norwegian Fjords. Take one of the ships bicycles or why not arrange a fishing trip. The renowned Blue Badge Guides of Scotland accompany Hebridean Princess cruises and Privately Escorted Tours and will add greatly to your enjoyment both on-board and ashore. There is always someone who will bw pleased to offer you the benefit of their knowledge on subjects including natural history, archaeology, and the wildlife of Scotland.
For the Footloose cruises, experienced walking guides accompany guests on walks designed to suit most levels of ability, taking you to places which are often inaccessible by road, giving glorious views of the highlands, lochs and islands of Scotland and Norway. The Privately Escorted Tours always make for stimulating conversation back on board ship. As does the abundance of wildlife which guests encounter; from the many seals and dolphins to rare butterflies and colonies of puffins and other birds which never fail to delight.
