The 50-passenger cruise ship made two calls at UK port for the first time since 2011
By
Rebecca Gibson |
Hebridean Island Cruises’ Hebridean Princess made two calls at Portsmouth International Port in England on 7 and 12 August.
Arriving at the port on 7 August as part of a nine-night holiday focused on military history, Hebridean Princess berthed overnight enabling her 50 passengers to visit various attractions. In the morning, guests visited Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior, and in the afternoon they toured the Mary Rose Museum accompanied by curator and guest speaker Vice Admiral Lippett. Hebridean Princess then departed on Saturday evening for Poole in Dorset, UK.
Hebridean Princess returned on 12 August during an eight-night cruise highlighting Great Britain's seafaring heritage. Arriving from Cowes in the morning, passengers were then able to watch yacht racing off the Isle of Wight before visiting Portsmouth’s naval attractions. The ship will leave the port Newhaven on 13 August.
The visits mark the first time the ship has called since 2011.
Originally designed as a 600-passenger and 30-car ferry for the Scottish Western Isles, Hebridean Princess was converted into a cruise ship in 1989 and has twice been chartered by Her Majesty The Queen for family holidays. The ship has 30 luxury staterooms and a restaurant.