Our vessels, Elizabeth G, Emma Jane and Lucy Mary board at 3pm from Oban on the day of departure. Guests are provided with with detailed joining instructions prior to their cruise. Click here to view a map of Oban showing parking and boarding places. The majority of cruises depart on a Saturday but some of the longer cruises depart on a Monday or Thursday. Disembarkment time on the last day of the cruise is late morning, approximately 10.30am. If you are travelling to Inverness for our Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness Cruise, you will be provided with specific travel information.
Hebrides Cruises are enthusiastic about protecting the environment and encourage our guests to use public transport where possible. We are happy to provide you with additional information if you wish to travel by train or bus. There is a choice of travel options to reach our vessels, berthed in Oban Bay. Glasgow is the main travel centre to reach Oban if you are arriving from the south or from abroad. The journey from Glasgow to Oban is very scenic and public transport is the best way to soak in the views and arrive relaxed, without having to worry where to park the car.
By train: There is a very scenic 3-hour train journey between Glasgow and Oban with 5 trains departing throughout the day. Train times are available from National Rail Enquiries, The Caledonian Sleeper from London to Glasgow or Crianlarich is also a popular option with guests. There is a courtesy connecting bus from Crianlarich to Oban.
By bus: There is a regular bus route from Buchanan Street Bus Station in Glasgow to Oban, three times a day, which takes 3-hours. The bus provider is Citylink for online booking and travel times.
By car: If travelling from the south, Oban is a 2.5 hours drive from Glasgow. There is secure paid parking in Oban, please contact us for further information.
By air: From Glasgow Airport, take the airport bus into Glasgow City Centre to catch the train to Oban. Airport busses are every 30 minutes and the journey time is around 30 minutes
By private taxi: Locally based company Argyll Safaris provide a pick up and drop off anywhere in the UK - Tel 07760880757 Argyll Safaris
Please get in touch if you need more detailed advice and information on the travel arrangements to meet your cruise, we are happy to help.
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E-mail : info@hebridescruises.co.uk
What a friendly company! We were made very welcome from the moment we left the bus. Our luggage was dealt with very efficiently and put on board. The same thing happened on our departure when our bags were delivered to the bus and we were given a warm send off by the wonderful crew. The scenery was stunning and the overnight anchorages were always well-positioned in sheltered bays so that we could have undisturbed nights. It was a well thought-out itinerary, adapting to weather conditions and suggestions from our leaders. The onshore trips were well-organized and help was always offered when using the zodiacs. The crew were a wonderful source of local knowledge and always happy to answer questions. The crew were absolutely wonderful, always cheerful and friendly and so obliging. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The meals were always delicious and varied - how Stevie managed to provide such a variety of piping hot dishes in such a small space is a complete mystery! I can't think of any way the cruise could have been more special for me. Mooring so close to the Cuillins was perhaps my most special moment, although the time spent on St Kilda was quite magical. Seeing such a variety and quantity of birds and sea creatures throughout the trip has inspired me to buy a really good pair of binoculars! Go for it and hope to get good weather and calm seas. It will be an exciting trip and a real adventure. The scenery is spectacular, and such a variety of islands to visit, each with their own special charm.
Heather Hayward: 2 June 2018Private Charter 10 Nights