HEBRIDEAN PRINCESS TOUR PLUS VIDEO
A little bit of Scotland headed south in order to embark new passengers at Portland Port in Dorset.
Perfect place for an evening drink on the Hebridean Princess.
The English Channel port was selected as a change over harbour for the Hebridean Princess. A ship that the Queen herself is not only a fan but frequently travels on her. Although it’s her family and her Majesty only it seems then!
A charming little ship that was once licensed for over 870 day passengers. However, now in the 21st century only carries 50 persons whom can enjoy her comfort in the updated accommodation.
A double cabin and bathroom with a bath!
The ship itself was then later bought in 1988 converted from her former passenger and car carrying role. To then contain cabins which many are doubles.
Named By The Duchess of York
The Duchess of York named her in 1989. The ship is into her 31st season as a very comfy and cosy sized cruise ship.
By Royal Appointment the Queen’s happy to let the ship carry her royal coat of arms.
Hebridean Princess spends most of her time cruising the Western Isles of Scotland. But, every three years she heads down south. In order to take in the delights of places like the Isles of Scilly, Jersey and Guernsey and the south coast of England.
Her next route will take in some of the Northern Scottish islands like Orkney and Shetland, plus she could spend time in Norway.
A comfy lounge on the Hebridean Princess.
The cruise calendar every year for her is from March to October. Making the list are places like the remote St Kilda island, 60 miles west into the Atlantic Ocean. This island that was inhabited until the 1930’s when the few residents remaining asked to be taken off. This is now a wildlife haven and a double UNESCO World Heritage site, the only in the UK.
Flying what is called the ‘red duster’ this Glasgow registered ship is one of the few remaining cruise ships to sail under it.
Showing her roots a ships telegraph is still in use on the bridge of the Hebridean Princess.
With 38 crew to look after the ship and passengers, which is a pretty good ratio to ensure the passengers get great service, food and drink whilst on board.
A number of the cabins have baths, some seemed to have enormous beds too!
A modern shower room in one of the cabins.
This floating Caledonian cruise ship offers comfortable, cosy accommodation complete with a knife wielding, kilt wearing Scotsman (Purser) whom I suspect the Queen’s security team have nightmares when he addresses the Haggis? (See video)
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It’s not always the Purser who addresses the haggis, sometimes it’s the Captain or, as in the clip, the First Officer. But it’s always done well.