HP Transport, the proprietor of the posh small ship Hebridean Princess, has introduced the acquisition of MV Lord of the Glens.
The corporate snapped up the ship from the Magna Carta Steamship Firm for an undisclosed sum.
The vessel has the look of a luxurious yacht and was actually designed with the Royal Yacht Britannia in thoughts; the four-deck vessel has 27 passenger cabins, which have been completely refurbished earlier this 12 months.
The ship might be chartered to Hebridean Island Cruises with operations and reservations for the vessel moved to Hebridean Island Cruises’ HQ in Skipton, North Yorkshire.
Roger Allard, chairman of HP Transport and Hebridean Island Cruises, stated: “The Lord of the Glens is a really interesting vessel and an ideal match for our portfolio and present buyer demographic.”
Lord of the Glens has been cruising the intricate waters of the Caledonian Canal in Scotland with its many locks, in addition to the sheltered waters and lochs across the stunning west coast.
Hebridean Island Cruises managing director, Ken Charleson, stated: “We’re actually lucky to amass the operation of this distinctive vessel, which is able to provide 5 and 7 night time cruises, commencing April subsequent 12 months alongside the attractive Caledonian Canal, between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh together with Loch Ness and Oban.
“Advance bookings for 2021 are very robust and plenty of cruises have been chartered to US and European tour operators.
“Lord of the Glens is a ship of comparable measurement to our well-established and well-loved Hebridean Princess which carries a most of 50 visitors and operates primarily on the west coast of Scotland.”
