In the scented days of late May, we eschew the spartan shores of the Outer Hebrides sailing south to lush, sub-tropical gardens unique to southwest Scotland and Northern Ireland. Visits at ARDUAINE, ACHAMORE on the ISLE of GIGHA, the gardens of  ROWALLANE, MONTALTO in Northern Ireland, plus LOGAN, an off-shoot of the Edinburgh Botanic gardens with collections of palm trees and ferns, a delightful walled garden and a splendid glasshouse of tender South African plants await us. Spectacular WALKING will allow indulgence of SENSATIONAL FOOD and wine, and all in luxury from the delightful HEBRIDEAN PRIINCESS 

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KILCHAON, ARDUAINE, COLONSAY GARDENS, the MULL of KINTYRE, LOGAN BOTANIC GARDENS, GLENWHAN ABORETUM, ROWALLANE & MONTALTO GARDENS, Plus BENVARDEN & ACHAMORE on the ISLE of GIGHA

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An Exploration of the Indian Ocean, Beaches, Islands & Lagoons. Corals, Turtles, Tropical Birds & white sand Beaches

An expedition imbued with a sense of the exotic. This is no ordinary cruise

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An Island of the UNEXPECTED from the bizarre and unique wildlife to the curious scenery, striking French colonial architecture, delightful welcoming people, to the delicious food.  We will see various species of LEMUR, be intrigued by wildlife especially on our NIGHT WALKS and stay in elegant boutique hotels, park lodges and a spoiling small hotel with its own PRIVATE WILDLIFE RESERVE and glorious beaches.

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MADAGASCAR Exotic Fascinating & Unique

From the mainland to distant ST KILDA we cruise the West Coast stopping off at remote and inaccessible islands.  This is a specially designed cruise of Scotland’s very top spots – IONA, TIREE, ST KILDA, OUTER HEBRIDES, SKYE, CANNA & MULL on boar the charming HEBRIDEAN PRINCESS.

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CRUISE SCOTLAND’S DRAMATIC COAST in luxury.  Visit ST. KILDA, COLONSAY, IONA, the OUTER HEBRIDES, SHIANT ISLES, SKYE, the SMALL ISLES & MULL in the long days of mid JUNE 2025. A specialist itinerary on board HEBRIDEAN PRINCESS, the little ship chartered by the late Queen for her family parties.

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Exploring Scotland’s Remote Archipelagos in Style

With arms stretching out across the sea, SULAWESI is as fantastic and unexpected as it looks on the map, whilst JAVA revels in architecture, history and volcanoes;  a fascinating combination of exotic islands.

Drawing on the 2023 days, the new itinerary will include JAVA as well as SULAWESI.  We will visit   the interior of both isles, combining curious cultural customs with exotic wildlife and the magnificent temple of BOROBUDUR. Mountains are impenetrable, wildlife is rare and flamboyant and the cultural practices extraordinary. To take advantage of the curiosities of these huge and disparate islands, our itinerary will be active to walk and explore the variety, meet villagers and historic sites.  The brochure below relates to 2023;  2024 WILL FOLLOW, or please ask via [email protected]

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