Hebridean Island Cruises has announced that Scottish golfing legend, Colin Montgomerie will be joining its seven-night Golf in Argyll & Ayrshire cruise in September 2026.
This cruise combines Scotland’s most celebrated links courses with glorious island scenery, fine hospitality and exceptional shoreside experiences and provides guests with an opportunity to enjoy rare, informal time in the company of a Ryder Cup legend.
Joining for four days of this very special cruise, Colin Montgomerie – who is affectionately known as Monty – will play golf with guests at Dundonald Links in Troon, deliver an exclusive after dinner talk and personally present golf prizes on the final evening of the cruise.
Colin Montgomerie is one of Europe’s most distinguished golfers: an eight-time Ryder Cup player, victorious 2010 Captain, World Golf Hall of Fame inductee and winner of 57 tournaments worldwide, including three Senior Majors. A true statesman of the game, he remains one of golf’s most admired figures.
The seven-night Golf in Argyll & Ayrshire cruise departs 15th September 2026 and is round-trip from Oban with calls in Port Ellen, Campbeltown, Troon, Lamlash, Loch Ryan and the Isle of Gigha. Golfing guests will play celebrated Scottish links courses such as The Machrie, Machrihanish Dunes, Dundonald, Shiskine, Portpatrick Dunskey and the Gigha Golf Course. Non-golfers will enjoy visits to castles, gardens and distilleries.
The cruise takes place onboard the 48-guest Hebridean Princess, an iconic vessel which was twice chartered by Queen Elizabeth II for private family holidays. The ship is the epitome of understated elegance, combining the atmosphere of a fine country house hotel with a renowned level of service and attention to detail, top class dining and knowledgeable onboard guides.
Prices start from £5,465.50 per person including all meals and drinks, all golf activities and guided shore excursions, use of bicycles, gratuities, WiFi, private coach transfers between the local airport or train station and the shipor secure parking at the port.
For over 35 years, Hebridean Island Cruises has been operating luxury small ships throughout the Highlands and islands of Scotland and on the Caledonian Canal. With three small ships accommodating between 38 and 50 guests, the company is dedicated to providing the finest Scottish holidays afloat.
