Hebridean Wins Food and Travel Magazine Award

This year's Food and Travel Magazine Awards were very much different to previously. Over the past few years the event has been held by means of a glittering ceremony at the RAC Club, Pall Mall, London. But on Thursday evening (4th March) a virtual event, containing as much anticipation, was staged. 

We were thrilled to be crowned Boutique / Adventure Cruise Line of the Year for the fourth time. 

Our Business Development Manager, Hannah Cockell, was delighted to accept the award on behalf of everybody at Hebridean Island Cruises and we would like to thank everyone who voted for us as well as our great friends at Food and Travel Magazine.

2022 Hebridean Princess Cruise Directory Now Available

With beauty waiting at every port of call, there is always plenty to explore on a Hebridean Princess holiday.

Explore the majesty of the British Isles, or perhaps the intriguing coast of northern France and Belgium, in the elegance and luxury of a Scottish country house. 

Britain’s wonderful wildlife and natural beauty mean that being a tourist in your own country can be genuinely enlightening, with the chance to experience something new every day; or perhaps enjoy the total relaxation of doing nothing at all. Whichever you chose, cruising Hebridean style isn’t just about the destinations we visit, but about the experiences you will enjoy as part of the journey.

Discover the excitement of visiting secluded ports out of the reach of larger ships, whilst indulging in truly personal service where everything is included.

The 2022 Hebridean Princess Cruise Collection sees this multi-award-winning ship embark on 38 extraordinary cruises around the British Isles and the contrasting coastlines of the English Channel, offering endless opportunities to get close to local culture and reveal hidden gems. Old favourites, such as the Captain’s Surprise and Flavours of the Hebrides are included, together with a brand new golf cruise which visits the spectacular Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland, and our ever-popular series of voyages to the south coast and near continent have the added the excitement of cruising the River Thames to Tower Bridge.

When you are ready to discover the world of Hebridean Princess, she will be ready and waiting.

>>  View the 2022 brochure online here

Seasonal Opening Times

Wishing all our followers and loyal guests a safe and peaceful Christmas and all good wishes for better times to come in 2021.

Read The Hebridean Times Online

The winter edition of The Hebridean Times is now available to view online. The latest issue is filled with all the latest news from Hebridean Island Cruises, including the expansion of our fleet with the acquisition of MV Lord of the Glens.

With all sailings paused until early 2021, in this issue we share our new health protocols for when we take to the seas again. With our enhanced health and safety measures you will still be able to enjoy the holiday you dreamed of.

Captain Heaton gives us an insight as to what on board life has been like during lockdown with only a skeleton crew, and a number of our guests have shared the creative ways in which they have been keeping alive their fond memories of Hebridean cruises.

Our cruise focus features Historic Houses and Castles of the Clyde and our new 2021 European River Cruises offer two enticing itineraries on the romantic Rhine and tranquil Moselle, with the opportunity to combine the two into a stunning, extended Grand Voyage through the heart of Europe.

With very best wishes for remaining safe and well over the Christmas season.

Ken Charleson - Managing Director

>>Read the Winter Edition of The Hebridean Times Here

2021 European River Cruises Brochure Now Online

Whilst travel plans have been placed on hold this year, many of you will have been dreaming of better times and looking forward to future adventures; it is the contrast between a small, personal company such as Hebridean and mass market travel that now becomes even more apparent.

Hebridean's 2021 European river cruises on board MS Royal Crown attract a maximum of just 70 guests, cared for by a dedicated crew and exceptional Hebridean Team, including recently retired Chief Purser David Indge, from our very own Hebridean Princess, who will accompany each of our river cruises in 2021.

 

Travelling with us, Hebridean style, means discovering very special destinations ranging from romantic cities, quaint villages and historical gems to private residences and palaces - with many unusual places in between.

 

As many of our guests will tell you, a holiday with Hebridean is as far away from the average cruise as it is possible to be.

 

Our 2021 European River Cruise Collection is now available to view online by selecting the link below. Furthermore, early booking savings are available for reservations made before 30th October 2020.

 

When the time is right for you, call our experienced reservations team on 01756 704704 to check availability or to make a booking. Alternatively, email reservations@hebridean.co.uk or contact your preferred travel agent or cruise specialist.

 

We very much look forward to welcoming you on board.

VIEW BROCHURE HERE >> 2021 EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISE COLLECTION 

We're Good to Go in March 2021

Protecting the health, safety and welfare of our guests, crew and the remote communities which we visit, is our number one priority and we have been working hard to adhere to government and public health guidance. We're delighted to announce that Hebridean has been awarded the 'We're Good to Go' accreditation. 

Visit Scotland award a 'We're Good to Go' certificate to all tourism businesses who have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment to check they have everything in place to reopen safely. 

This new UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark provides confidence for you, our guests, as well as  communities and tourism businesses alike - as we work towards the future. 

Highly Commended in the Silver Travel Advisor Awards

We're delighted to announce, that at yesterday's Silver Travel Advisor Awards, Hebridean Island Cruises was Highly Commended in the Best Specialist Cruise Line category.

Thank you to everyone who voted for us.

Over 225,000 votes were cast - 60% more than last year, setting a new record – in this year’s Silver Travel Awards as, in these unprecedented times, older travellers sought to show their appreciation of the travel companies, cruise lines and destinations that have delivered the very best for the over 50s in the last 12 months.

Many things have had to adapt to new circumstances this year, the Silver Travel Awards included. For the first time, the Awards were virtual, with the worthy winners announced to viewers at an online ceremony broadcast on Tuesday 15 September to an audience of hundreds of travel industry colleagues and Silver Travel Advisor members.

With the inimitable Gyles Brandreth on fine form as the witty Master Of Ceremonies and the action actually taking place in the Wallace Collection, home to The Laughing Cavalier among many outstanding artworks, the spirit of the Silver Travel Awards was still very much to the fore.