Scottish Wildlife Cruises
Two new "Far-flung islands" 10-night cruises for 2020
Our two new “Far-flung Islands” cruises for 2020 celebrate Scotland's "Year of Coasts and Waters". Our “Far-flung Islands” series of 10-night cruises access the most remote, evocative and idyllic islands of the Outer Hebrides and the far North West of Scotland. Find out more on our news page>
Cruise availability 2019 & 2020
Our 2019 season is now fully booked. Our 2020 cruises are booking up quite quickly; view our 2020 cruise calendar with a choice of 4-night, 6-night, 8-night, and 10-night exclusive cruise itineraries. Private cruise charter is still available for 2020 on cruises with no bookings Find out more>
Read our guest reviews
Read over 40 guest reviews from last season, posted on our website by our guests in their own words. If you've ever wondered if a small-ship wildlife cruise in the Hebrides is for you, our guest reviews give an authentic insight. We are delighted that many guests return to cruise with us again with more great adventures ahead!
A Wildlife Guide on every cruise
We are the only Scottish small-ship cruise company that provides accompanied on-shore guided trips, with a specialist Wildlife Guide on board every cruise. The amazing wildlife on land, sea and air in the Hebrides is not always accommodating enough to pop up when we want it to! Our Skippers and Wildlife Guides are expert at reading the sea and landscape, backed by years of experience and knowledge in finding and identifying wildlife in the Hebrides.
Our 2018 season was a huge success for wildlife encounters
Having the opportunity to see a wide range of rare wildlife is clearly a wonderful experience for our guests and our 2018 season had a fantastic number and variety of sightings . View just some of the wildlife photos taken by our crew and guests during our 2018 cruising season . Apart from the wildlife, there is lots more to experience and discover on our cruises; from local history and culture and spectacular scenery to fabulous food, with plenty of time to relax and enjoy life onboard. With a choice of 11 Scottish cruise itineraries, request our brochure or book online>
Our 2020 calendar is available; it's time to book your private charter!
Private charter is only available on cruises with no bookings, so if you have a date in mind for 2020, get in touch soon. Find out more>
Dear Emma, How could I not love your wonderful cruise with such perfect weather and such an attentive crew and lovely other guests. I loved the “Small Isles” and the wildlife was terrific and plentiful. Hospitality on board was typically Scottish --we ate very well thanks to Steve who was a bit of a miracle working as he did in such a small space. Craig was solicitous for our well being and was generous with his time in spite of all his “housekeeping“ and crewing. The Skipper was so patient and alert and often saw creatures before the rest of us and guided Elizabeth G accordingly. His knowledge of the best anchorages was excellent obviously born of long experience. Chris G’s knowledge of birds and other wildlife really made the trip worthwhile as his expertise alerted us quickly to what was out there. The walks ashore were just the right length for me personally as I am a senior citizen (but used to walking). Sincere good wishes, Jill Reilly
Jill Reilly: 7 July 2018Hebridean islands photography cruise