Hebrides Cruises Crews 2019 season
Tuesday, 5 February 2019
A very exciting moment for us at the beginning of every season is when we can announce our Crews. It is not an understatement to say that our Crews are outstanding and it is a privilege for us to work alongside so many talented, well qualified people, who are passionate about what they do and care so much for the enjoyment of our guests.
Read MoreExperience the magic: join us on the first cruise of the season
Tuesday, 22 January 2019
There is only one cabin left on our first cruise of the season on April 27th.. Be among the first guests to come aboard to enjoy the new luxury accommodation of Elizabeth G!
Read MoreCruises still available for 2019
Wednesday, 2 January 2019
For those of you still thinking about cruising with us in 2019, there are now only 11 double cabins left. However the good news is they are spread throughout the season across 7 different cruise itineraries, providing lots of choice.
Read MoreWonderful news from the Shiant Isles
Friday, 9 November 2018
Why is the recording of the call of a single storm petrel chick on the Shiant Isles causing such delight? The remote Shiant Isles are located out in the Minch, the Atlantic sea channel between the Outer Hebrides and mainland Scotland. The Shiants are a very special place for their history and natural environment and are one of our most favourite places to drop anchor and go ashore
Read MoreSome guest highlights of our 2018 season
Tuesday, 23 October 2018
Everyone at Hebrides Cruises would like to thank our 2018 guests for being such a pleasure to meet. The fun atmosphere on board all our cruises was the result of a happy band of shipmates who appreciated everything the Hebrides and our crews have to offer. We are delighted many of you are returning in 2019 and 2020 and are so looking forward to seeing you aboard again.
Read MoreA Scottish Cruise, perfect for Australians!
Saturday, 6 October 2018
Many of our guests are from Australia as part of a major trip around Scotland, the UK or Europe. Our Scottish cruises are the perfect way to see several islands of the Hebrides while taking a break from constant travelling. We were delighted to welcome Autralian guests, mother and daughter Hilary and Tania on board and provide them with an individual bespoke cruise experience.
Read MoreCorporate Partnership with Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Monday, 1 October 2018
A rare Orca sighting by Nigel Spencer
Thursday, 27 September 2018
One of the joys of travelling by boat in the Hebrides is knowing that you are going to view some great scenery, along with a very good chance you will also get to see some great wildlife.
Read MoreA guest poem
Wednesday, 26 September 2018
It was really lovely to receive a postcard through the post with a poem written by our recent guests Joan and Bryan Howard
Read MoreNature of Scotland Award Finalist
Wednesday, 12 September 2018
The RSPB “Nature of Scotland” Awards celebrate and recognise the best of conservation in Scotland.
Celebrating excellence, innovation and outstanding achievement in nature conservation, there are nine categories for the seventh annual Nature of Scotland Awards in association with Scottish Natural Heritage in 2018. Hebrides Cruises entered for the Nature Tourism category and we are delighted to have been announced as a finalist at a reception on Saturday September 12th at the Scottish Parliament.
Read MoreCruise the Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness
Friday, 7 September 2018
Our Wildlife Guide, Lynsey Bland provided a review of our luxury vessel, Emma Jane’s first Caledonian Canal cruise on September 2017, departing from Oban. There are 3 cabins still available for our Loch Linnhe, the Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness cruise aboard Emma Jane in 2019.
Read MoreElizabeth G: An unforgettable week.
Sunday, 19 August 2018
“What is it about the Hebrides? The islands have been pulling me back every year since my first visit in the early 90’s. It may be my Scottish ancestry, but I think it’s the unique combination of landscape, wildlife and community that proves irresistible to the traveller in search of wilderness and solitude.
Read MoreMinke whales in the Hebrides
Sunday, 5 August 2018
Knobble the minke whale has returned to the same feeding ground in the Hebrides for the 13th year in a row – it was spotted north of Coll at the weekend, by Sea Life Surveys. Natural markings and features on Knobble’s body helps to aid recognition of the whale and photographs of dorsal fins are used by the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) to identify and follow the movements of individual animals in the Hebrides. To date over 250 individual whales have been identified using this method.
Read MoreA wildlife bonanza, St Kilda cruise
Tuesday, 31 July 2018
Our 10-night epic St Kilda and Outer Hebrides cruise with Chris Gomersall, which departed on July 16th, was an outstanding success in terms of wildlife seen, anchorages and stopovers.
Read MoreGreat start to our Hebridean photography cruise
Monday, 9 July 2018
The first full day of our annual Hebridean Photography Cruise with photography mentor and Wildlife Guide Chris Gomersall has got off to a great start! Read the first day's tally of wildlife spotted.
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A dream come true - St Kilda! A super professional cruise laced with kindness consideration and care! It was sad leaving people who had become my friends.
Vera Brown: 10 July 2017St Kilda and the isles of the Outer Hebrides