PoB Hotels are offering one reader the chance to take a dream trip on The Hebridean Princess.

BPurpose-built for Scotland’s Western Isles, The Hebridean Princess is a small luxury cruise ship, launched by Hebridean Island Cruises in 1989. Sailing mainly from her home port of Oban, her small size means she has access to the remotest islands, lochs and bays beyond the reach of larger vessels, gliding serenely through the water.

The Hebridean Princess perfectly complements the wildly beautiful Scottish scenery. Carrying a maximum of 48 passengers, fellow guests soon become friends. Wild landscapes, Europe’s best beaches, wildlife in abundance and centuries of history await you on board. And below deck, expect all the comforts and luxuries of a boutique hotel.

Take your place on the viewing deck, the best seat in the house. The wind in your hair, a dram to hand. Sea birds wheeling and diving above. Eyes to the waves, there are seals, porpoises and dolphins here, whales too, if luck is with you.

On the horizon could be the colourful houses of Tobermory, the rugged coastlines of Coll, Iona, Colonsay or Rum, secluded sea lochs or the turrets of baronial castles. The sounds of the sea all around. pobhotels.com/hotel/hebridean-princess/

THE PRIZE

Four-night, all-inclusive cruise on the Clyde Coast Explorer excursion, staying in a Castle Cabin (king or twin beds) with full bathroom with bath and separate walk-in shower, for two people, commencing November 15, 2023, cruising from Greenock and returning to Greenock. hebridean.co.uk/cruise-calendar/hebridean-princess-cruises/clyde-coast-explorer-2/

HOW TO ENTER

Answer this question by September 29, 2023:

Where is the home port of The Hebridean Princess?

  1. Greenock
  2. Oban
  3. Leith

KELSEY TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Prize is non-refundable and no cash alternative is available. The draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Entry is free. Open to residents of the UK aged over 18. Employees of Kelsey Media and the competition provider and their family members are not eligible to win. Only one entry permitted per household; no bulk entries will be accepted. The first correct entry drawn after the closing date will win. Our winner will be notified within 28 days. If our winner fails to respond after three attempts at contact, a new winner will be drawn. The prize is not transferable. If any prize or product is lost or damaged during the course of delivery to the recipient, Kelsey Media will provide reasonable assistance in seeking to resolve the problem. However, it will not always be possible to obtain replacements for lost or damaged goods and, in that event, no financial compensation would be payable by Kelsey Media or its affiliates. We reserve the right to cancel the competition if circumstances change which are beyond our control. Coast is a Kelsey Media brand. Here at Kelsey Media we take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to provide the products and services you have requested from us. We will only contact you with news and special offers via the preferences you have indicated. We will never share your information with any third party without your consent. You can view our full Privacy Policy at kelsey.co.uk/privacy-notice/

No alternative cruise to be offered – fixed cruise dates; 4 night cruise commencing 15th November 2023 from Greenock to Greenock

POB HOTELS & HEBRIDEAN ISLAND CRUISES TERMS AND CONDIITIONS: All meals are included. This includes both on board and ashore, and all snacks and picnics. Fresh fruit from baskets around the ship. Champagne, wines (excluding those from the Premium Wine Library range). Plus, beers, spirits, soft drinks, tea, coffee and other hot drinks.

Knowledgeable guides accompany all cruises, both on board and on the tours ashore. Footloose walking itineraries include three experienced guides. Also, selected cruises feature guest speakers.

The entrance fees to all castles, gardens and other places of interest on our cruises are included. As are transfers between the ship and each destination ashore, as shown in the itineraries.

Guests can make use of the ship’s bicycles to explore ashore. There is free use of the internet including wi-fi access.

Travel to and from the local airport or railway station to and from The Hebridean Princess is included. Also, secure car parking is provided at the port.

Hebridean cruises can be made even more enjoyable with fishing trips and speedboat rides. Hebridean Cruises staff will arrange extra activities by request at no extra charge.

All pier and harbour dues are included. Finally, Hebridean Cruises operates a strict ’no tipping’ policy.

Not included are: Travel to and from private coach transfer points. Wines and spirits from the Premium Wine Library range. Any private shore visits organised by request which are not part of the cruise itinerary. Personal telephone calls. Items purchased from The Hebridean Princess shop. Personal laundry.