Hebridean Island Cruises' Lord of the Highlands

Hebridean Island Cruises

The challenge as with her sister vessel ‘Lord of the Glens’ was to craft a vessel that could both transit the intricate waters of the Caledonian Canal as well as navigate the sheltered waters around Scotland’s hauntingly beautiful fretted west coast, the result being the splendid ‘Lord of the Highlands’. Its elegance calls to mind that of a luxury yacht.

There are 19 outward facing state cabins spread over two decks each named with references to John Buchan’s “THIRTY-NINE STEPS”. Each cabin is finished in hardwood finishes, plush carpeting, dressing table, stool, wardrobe, satellite tv, and en suite facilities with shower, wc and washbasin. All state cabins are air conditioned and heated with an internal telephone and picture windows.

All sailings are made during daylight hours and overnight moorings are alongside with no tendering required. At each port of call there is time to independently explore as well as a programme of included shore visits. Dependent on the itinerary these include Culloden & Clava Cairns, West Highline Line to Glenfinnan, Isle of Iona, Clan Donald Centre on Skye and Eilean Donan Castle.

The cuisine is excellent, freshly prepared onboard by a loyal and long serving brigade of chefs, drawing on the rich bounty of locally sourced produce. What could be more delightful than to awake to the prospect of a full scottish breakfast and for early risers to take advantage of the complimentary hot beverages that await in the lounge and for that matter for the rest of the day as well?

Lord of the Highlands was constructed by Spanish craftsmen in Vigo for completion in July 2019 but will only enter passenger service in May 2020.

Lord of the Highlands

Ship Data

Rating
Specialty
Cruise Line
Hebridean Island Cruises
Preferred Cruise Line
 

Ship Profile & Stats

Length
45 metres
Tonnage
745 GT
Maiden Voyage
2021
Passenger Capacity (dbl)
38
Crew Nationality
European
Officer Nationality
British
Dining Staff Nationality
European
Ship Registration
Britain

Ship Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Hair Dryer
  • In Room Safe
  • Installed Power onboard: Main Engines 1200kW and UK stand 3 pin plugs
  • Internal Telephone
  • Satellite TV

Ship Facilities

  • Caledonian Restaurant
  • Lounge & Bar
  • Open Bridge

Category 1 - Deluxe Cabin - Twin Beds

The hardwood finishes are classically elegant, while the en-suite facilities provide modern amenities. Each cabin boasts: * Picture windows * Rich hardwood finishes * Plush carpeting * Dressing table * Wardrobe * Internal telephone * Satellite TV * En-suite facilities with shower, WC and washbasin * Heating and air-conditioning

Category 2 - Balcony Cabin - Twin Beds

The hardwood finishes are classically elegant, while the en-suite facilities provide modern amenities. Each cabin boasts: * Picture windows * Rich hardwood finishes * Plush carpeting * Dressing table * Wardrobe * Internal telephone * Satellite TV * En-suite facilities with shower, WC and washbasin * Heating and air-conditioning

Category 3 - Suite - King Bed

The hardwood finishes are classically elegant, while the en-suite facilities provide modern amenities. Each cabin boasts: * Picture windows * Rich hardwood finishes * Plush carpeting * Dressing table * Wardrobe * Internal telephone * Satellite TV * En-suite facilities with shower, WC and washbasin * Heating and air-conditioning
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hair Dryer
  • In Room Safe
  • Installed Power onboard: Main Engines 1200kW and UK stand 3 pin plugs
  • Internal Telephone
  • Satellite TV
  • Caledonian Restaurant
  • Lounge & Bar
  • Open Bridge