It is with great pleasure that I am able to announce that Hebridean Princess has become part of our Group, thereby securing the future of this long established and distinctive vessel.

Back in 2007, I acquired Swan Hellenic, a company with a renowned history dating back to 1954 and was delighted to re-unite our loyal passengers with their former ship - Minerva. Swan Hellenic is now part of the All Leisure Group plc headed by Roger Allard, a British company which specialises in high class cultural cruises on both ocean going waters and European rivers.

As with Minerva, this latest announcement enables us to ensure that Hebridean passengers can continue to enjoy an intimate cruising experience on board Hebridean Princess, a vessel that they know and cherish.

The quality of the ship and the exceptional standards of customer service is beyond doubt and we will unquestionably preserve these classic attributes. We will work with the long established staff, both aboard and ashore, to ensure that the history and ethos continues to be enjoyed by you, Hebridean’s loyal passengers, who have supported the ship throughout its distinguished history.

We are proud to be keeping this splendid British tradition alive, cruising the rugged craggy coastline of the highlands and Islands of Scotland and Norway.

Both Captain Hepburn & Captain Stevenson and ship’s company very much look forward to welcoming you on board Hebridean Princess in the future and - for many of you - in the coming weeks ahead.

Lord Sterling

Chairman