Chantelle’s Blog: My First Time Aboard the Hebridean Princess

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I've just returned from my very first Hebridean Cruise, Highlights of the Clyde - and what a truly unique experience it was. With a smaller ship and fewer passengers, it felt much more personal and relaxed, with only 32 passengers on board this cruise, there was a real sense of sharing the journey together rather than just being on a typical cruise.

Queen Elizabeth II twice chartered the Hebridean Princess for private family holidays, first in 2006 for her 80th birthday.

It is considered one of the world's smallest luxury cruise ship.

Here’s my itinerary — it might give you some ideas for your own adventure.

Saturday 7th March 2026

09:00 - First boat ashore at Holy Loch Marina where a coach will be available to take guests to visit the Benmore Botanical Gardens

12:15 - Last boat back to the ship

12:30 - Luncheon in the Columba Restaurant

14:00 - Sailing down to Loch Striven

19:00 - Captains Welcome Cocktails in the Tiree Lounge

19:30 - Dinner in the Columba Restaurant

Sunday 8th March 2026

09:00 - Arrive and berth alongside Custom House Quay, Greenock where a coach will be available to take guests to visit Ardgowan House

12:50 - Sunday Worship held in the Ship's Library

13:00 - Luncheon in the Columba Restaurant

14:30 - The coach will depart and take guests to visit Finlaystone House

17:30 - Depart Greenock

19:30 - Dinner in the Columba Restaurant

Monday 9th March 2026

09:00 - Arrive and berth alongside in Rothesay, Isle of Bute where shortly after arrival, a bus will be available to take guests to visit Mount Stuart House.

13:00 - Depart Rothesay

13:00 - Luncheon in the Columba Restaurant

14:30 - First boat ashore at Little Cumbrae where guests can go for walks on the island

17:00 - Last boat back to the ship

19:00 - Farewell Champagne Reception in the Tiree Lounge

19:30 - Gala Dinner in the Columba Restaurant