
Choose to cruise to the Hebrides
Take your
time, relax and enjoy the scenery
With
the many improvements of recent years, the road to the isles of the
Outer Hebrides is a great deal less arduous than it once was.
Although it
will take you
a good deal longer than travelling here by air, the journey really is
part of your holiday, giving you opportunities to explore other
Scottish highlights on the way, perhaps the mountains and glens of the
Highlands, or the west coast.
You can leave
the UK
motorway system near Perth and follow wide, smooth trunk roads past
Inverness to Ullapool. Then take a short voyage on the Isle of Lewis,
the pride of Caledonian MacBrayne’s fleet, with observation
lounge, restaurant, bar, children’s play area - and some of
the
finest views in Scotland.
Or perhaps
you’ll
take the scenic route to Oban or the Isle of Skye and cross with
another of CalMac’s large, modern ships. Typically carrying
more
than 100 cars and 600 passengers, these ships are surprisingly large -
roughly the length of a football pitch.
They’re
all drive-on / drive-off and offer a relaxed, stress free journey. No
customs, no immigration, no fuss.
The ferry
journeys are
truly important aspects of your holiday, with amazing scenery slipping
past the ship, plus an opportunity to observe the every day comings and
goings of islanders.
Of course,
travelling in
your own car, you’ll enjoy familiar comforts, and you can
bring
as much baggage as you like - even your mountain bikes!
Once in the Hebrides, all your inter-island ferry crossings, which are
included in the holiday package, will also be on CalMac vessels.
Because they’re purpose built for the route they operate, the
ferries vary widely in size and facilities, but each offers a uniquely
fascinating journey - an everyday function of life for the local
population, but almost certainly a source of inspiration for every
visitor.
Whether you
choose to
cruise or prefer to arrive by air, our resident holiday advisors will
look after every aspect of your booking, tailoring your accommodation
choices to your interests and favoured touring route.
A car is the
ideal way to
see the islands but it’s not essential - whether you travel
here
by train, coach or bike, we can provide just the holiday to suit you -
all you need do is ask us.
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