Australian small ship cruising specialist, Cruise Traveller, has combined a luxury rail tour through the fabled Scottish Highlands and a small ship voyage through Scotland’s wild islands to create a deluxe, whisky-laced adventure in 2024 that comes with savings for bookings made by September 30, 2024.
The unique, new package with Hebridean Island Cruises, which Cruise Traveller exclusively represents in Australia, showcases the rugged isles mystical lochs, soaring peaks, grand castles and quaint storybook villages of Scotland and the pristine Hebrides Islands off the coast.
Cruise Traveller’s new 16-night ‘Scottish Stunner’ package in September, 2024, combines a seven-night cruise through Scotland, stays in Edinburgh and Glasgow and a four-night rail trip through the wildly beautiful Scottish Highlands aboard the plush Belmond Royal Scotsman train amongst the textured hues of autumn.
The holiday begins on September 16, 2024, with a night’s stay in Glasgow, Scotland, followed by a seven-night, round-trip voyage aboard the 48-guest Hebridean Princess from Oban in Scotland, taking in the rugged islands of the Hebrides and the remote coastal villages, wild scenery, abundant wildlife and colourful Gaelic culture of northern Scotland’s more remote regions. Shore tours and onboard beverages are included in the cruise.
Akin to a stylish country house on water, the Hebridean Princess celebrates the gentle pleasures of cruising with an ambience of relaxed elegance, luxurious décor, maritime tradition, personal service and shared conviviality, echoing Hebridean Island Cruises’ philosophy that ‘small is personal’.
After the cruise, guests will spend a night in Glasgow before catching a train to Edinburgh for a two-night stay, with free time to explore both cities before joining a memorable, four-night, rail tour through the Scottish Highlands aboard the opulent, Edwardian-styled Belmond Royal Scotsman train with its sumptuous sleeping compartments and lounge and dining carriages.
The rail tour will take guests on a magical journey north of Edinburgh to Keith, Inverness and Plockton along some of the UK’s most beautiful railway routes along tranquil lochs and bays and through ragged mountain ranges and windswept valleys. The trip includes visits to quaint Scottish hamlets and private tours of historic Ballindalloch and Glamis castles and Rothiemurchus Estate. A night back in Edinburgh ends the adventure. Gourmet meals, daily tours and onboard beverages are included in the rail trip.
Snapshot of inclusions and features – ‘Scottish Stunner’ package
* 16-night package, from September 16, 2024
* One night in Glasgow, followed by seven-night, round-trip cruise aboard Hebridean Princess from Oban in Scotland to the Hebrides Islands and northern Scotland
* Included shore tours and onboard drinks package
* One night in Glasgow post-cruise, two in Edinburgh and then four-night luxury train tour through northern Scotland, including onboard meals and beverages and daily touring
* One night in Edinburgh after the rail tour
Including the all-inclusive cruise, hotel accommodation and all-inclusive rail tour, the 16-night ‘Scottish Stunner’ package beginning September 16, 2024, is available from A$35,995 per person, twin-share in an Interior Cabin- a saving of A$1750 per person. In a porthole cabin with sea views, the fare is available from A$42,155 per person, twin-share – a saving of A$2270 per person. Book by September 30, 2023. Flights from Australia are additional.
Call Hebridean Island Cruises’ exclusive Australian agent, Cruise Traveller, on 1800 507 777 or visit www.CruiseTraveller.com.au/
Cruise Traveller is Australia’s premier, small ship cruise specialist, representing 57 boutique, luxury and expedition cruising operators around the world., including Hebridean Island Cruises.
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