Footloose over the Western Isles

Oban to
Oban
8 Days Aug
28, 2008 departure
Escape to the
edge of the ocean, to pure fresh air and unspoilt landscapes on
exhilarating walks away from it all. Last bastions of Gaelic
culture, each different, they exude history and romance on a varied
selection of walks and more leisurely activities. The first
Hebridean Princess landing onto the Treshnish Isle of Lunga, if the
weather is kind, is an opportunity not to be missed! Come join our
knowledgeable on-board guides in inimitable style, Footloose over
the Western Isles.
Day One
Embarkation in Oban. Overnight anchorage.
Day Two
Early morning cruise to Coll. Morning – beach landing on Crossapol beach
with a dunes walk on Coll. Afternoon – sailing to the Treshnish Isles for an
island cruise, landing on Lunga if the weather permits. Captain’s Welcome Gala
Dinner. Overnight anchorage.
Day Three
Morning cruise over the Sea of the Hebrides to Castlebay, Barra. Walkers on
an afternoon walk on Barra or Vatersay. Strollers on a tour of Barra including
the beach airport. Overnight berth at Castlebay.
Day Four
Early morning cruise to Eriskay. Walkers on the Uists in the morning with
Benbecula or North Uist in the afternoon. Strollers on a tour of Eriskay and
South Uist, perhaps including Tobha Mor and Flora MacDonald’s birthplace at
Milton, continuing to North Uist. A buffet lunch ashore for all, re-joining the
ship in Loch Maddy mid- to late-afternoon. Overnight anchorage.
Day Five
Walkers on foot in the remote Hushinish, North Harris with lunch ashore.
Strollers on a mini-bus tour of Harris including the beaches and a weaving
demonstration at Plocrapool with lunch ashore. Overnight anchorage.
Day Six
Early morning cruise over the Little Minch to Uig, Skye. Walkers on walks in
northern Skye and an afternoon walk in the Trotternish Peninsula, re-joining the
ship at Portree. Strollers on a tour of Trotternish including the memorial to
Flora MacDonald at Kilmuir Cemetery. Afternoon to mid-afternoon – scenic
cruise of the Skye coast to Portree. Mid-afternoon – walks and strolls for all
at Portree, cruising onwards through the Kyle of Lochalsh to the Sound of Sleat.
Overnight anchorage
Day Seven
Early morning cruise into Loch Nevis for Inverie, Knoydart for morning
walks. Afternoon walks and strolls on Muck, cruising onwards to the Sound of
Mull. Farewell Gala Dinner. Overnight anchorage.
Day Eight
Disembarkation in Oban.
| Pricing Plan Per Person
for 28th August 2008 - 4th September 2008 |
| Single Cabin |
Tariff Price |
| Price Category M |
£3,480
|
| Price Category L |
£4,830
|
| Price Category K |
£5,790
|
| Price Category J |
£6,760
|
| Double Cabin |
| Price Category I |
£3,220
|
| Price Category H |
£4,510
|
| Price Category G |
£5,150
|
| Price Category F |
£5,470
|
| Price Category E |
£6,270
|
| Price Category D |
£6,430
|
| Balcony Cabin |
| Price Category C |
£6,760
|
| Price Category B |
£7,080
|
| Suite |
| Price Category A |
£7,240
|
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