The Southern Hebrides and Northwest Ireland share strong Celtic roots, reflected in cultural traditions, music and the Gaelic language. Geologically, both areas were influenced by significant volcanic activity which shaped their dramatic coastlines, and they also share the unique "machair" coastal grasslands.
Our Southern Hebrides and Northwest Ireland 10-night cruise is a new one-off itinerary for 2027 aboard Lucy Mary departing June 7th 2027. It is a unique journey to explore dramatic coastal scenery, communities and marine wildlife. The cruise will head quickly south from Oban, with a stopover at picturesque Crinan, before crossing the North Channel, to the North Irish Coastline. The itinerary along the North Coast is likely to include Rathlin Island, the Giants Causeway, Malin Head and Glenoory Point. Possible anchorages and shore visits include sheltered Pollcormick Bay for its famous white sands and Gola Island for the teeming bird life, high cliffs and spectacular scenery. Sea conditions and time permitting, the cruise may head around the west coast to the fishing town of Killybegs and the Slieve League Mountain which has some of the highest sea cliffs in Ireland. The North West coast waters of Ireland are having increasing sightings of porpoises and dophins, as well as minke, humpback and even fin whales so our on board wildlife guide will be glued to the binoculars!
The return journey is likely to take in the West Coast of the Isle of Islay, Port na Haven on the South West Point of Islay and Nave Island on the North West Point of Islay. The anchorage for the final night on board would likely be Loch Spelve on the Isle of Mull or Ardencaple Bay on the Isle of Seil
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Cruise Dates 2027
| Date | Nights | Spaces | Price p/p | Vessel | Book Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 June 2027 | 10 | 0 | --- | Lucy Mary | Fully Booked |
Master cabin available Lucy Mary, Deluxe Twin cabin avilable on Emma-Jane Only.
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We have nothing but the highest praise for the whole experience. From the whales, dolphin and porpoise sightings while enroute, to the flora and fauna we saw while ashore in the most spectacular locations, this was a most thrilling trip. I will add that the experience was undoubtedly enhanced by the crew, with James ensuring that we had the optimum cruising conditions and Indy being a font of knowledge way beyond his years while explaining what we saw. I cannot say enough about the hospitality on board. From James to Abbie, Sam to Indy the crew were so welcoming. From the moment Abbie offered us a welcoming drink on first boarding to the Carrot cake and Prosecco on the beach in Muck, we felt that we were well taken care of throughout. Indeed, the quality and variety of the food meant that we looked forward to every meal. I must say a particular thanks for the surprise chocolate cake arranged to help us celebrate our 42nd Wedding Anniversary. This was a lovely thought and much appreciated! The was nothing that the crew could have done to make this a better experience. We were sad when the trip came to an end and felt that we had one of the best experiences with a caring crew, and companiable fellow cruisers. All in all, a most memorable and enjoyable week. I would only have two words to say to anyone thinking of booking with Hebrides Cruises: “Do it”.
Duncan Pescod: 7 August 2023Skye and the Small Isles: Hebridean horizons