Post by Retrovision on Aug 9, 2010 17:51:56 GMT -8
A little late off the mark on this one, but fortunately it stuck to my memory...
From: m.ft.com/cms/s/584284f2-9b62-11df-8239-00144feab49a.html
Check out this page from the Ocean Liner Society:
www.ocean-liner-society.com/Hebridean%20Princes%20Ship%20Visit.htm
Including this line:
And for her previous incarnations, see:
www.simplonpc.co.uk/Columba_1964.html
From: m.ft.com/cms/s/584284f2-9b62-11df-8239-00144feab49a.html
By Tom Robbins
Scotland
Queen Elizabeth is this weekend nearing the end of a 10-day cruise around Scotland's Western Isles. The Hebridean Princess, a former car ferry, was converted in 1988 into a luxurious cruise ship sleeping up to 50 guests and 38 crew. Newspaper reports suggested the royal family spent more than £200,000 on the cruise, but it is possible to follow in her footsteps for a fraction of the price. For £2,760, you can walk up the gangplank at Oban on August 19, about a fortnight after the queen will have walked down it, and enjoy a seven-night "Island Venture" cruise to the Inner and Outer Hebrides, covering much of the same ground as the royals.
The price is based on two sharing a double cabin and includes a late-booking discount of £1,200. See www.hebridean.co.uk for details. However, if like Her Majesty you would rather have exclusive use of an entire ship, you could take advantage of a special offer from Majestic Line, which operates traditional vessels on the west coast of Scotland. Departing on August 14, it offers a six-night charter of the Glen Massan, sleeping 11 with four crew, for £10,000, a 37 per cent discount on the usual price.
www.themajesticline.co.uk
Scotland
Queen Elizabeth is this weekend nearing the end of a 10-day cruise around Scotland's Western Isles. The Hebridean Princess, a former car ferry, was converted in 1988 into a luxurious cruise ship sleeping up to 50 guests and 38 crew. Newspaper reports suggested the royal family spent more than £200,000 on the cruise, but it is possible to follow in her footsteps for a fraction of the price. For £2,760, you can walk up the gangplank at Oban on August 19, about a fortnight after the queen will have walked down it, and enjoy a seven-night "Island Venture" cruise to the Inner and Outer Hebrides, covering much of the same ground as the royals.
The price is based on two sharing a double cabin and includes a late-booking discount of £1,200. See www.hebridean.co.uk for details. However, if like Her Majesty you would rather have exclusive use of an entire ship, you could take advantage of a special offer from Majestic Line, which operates traditional vessels on the west coast of Scotland. Departing on August 14, it offers a six-night charter of the Glen Massan, sleeping 11 with four crew, for £10,000, a 37 per cent discount on the usual price.
www.themajesticline.co.uk
Check out this page from the Ocean Liner Society:
www.ocean-liner-society.com/Hebridean%20Princes%20Ship%20Visit.htm
Including this line:
...She was built in 1964 as a lifeline ferry, maintaining service through Scotland's highlands and islands for x years. To many she brought their first real vehicle ferry service, using a forward hoist which lifted vehicles up to pier level. After several extensive refits from 1988 onwards, the Princess now operates as one of the most exclusive ships in the world, with prices to match.
And for her previous incarnations, see:
www.simplonpc.co.uk/Columba_1964.html