A marked increase in Cetacean sightings from our ships in 2024
Thursday, 30 January 2025
Our 2024 season proved to be the most unforgettable one so far for cetacean sightings, for both our crews and guests.
Read MoreOur Green Initiative Report 2024 Lynsey Bland
Sunday, 15 December 2024
Our sustainable journey is going from strength to strength in 2024
Read MoreOur Awards 2024
Sunday, 6 October 2024
We were very pleased to be nominated for several awards this year and have been fairly overwhelmed at the results.
Read MoreAnnouncing our 2026 Cruise Calendar
Saturday, 21 September 2024
Due to unprecedented demand we have released our 2026 calendar ahead of schedule
Read MoreOutstanding Leader Award for Rob Barlow
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
We were delighted that Hebrides Cruises owner, Rob Barlow, was awarded the 2024 Scottish National Investment Bank Award for Outstanding Business Leader, at the Prosper Award Ceremony on September 12th.
Read More"Giants" Research Cruise produces exciting results
Wednesday, 11 September 2024
The intention of this new cruise itinerary was to search for whales in the former whaling grounds on the west of Scotland and document what was found.
Read MoreDouble shortlisting for Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards 2024
Sunday, 4 August 2024
We are delighted to be shortlisted in two categories for the Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards 2024.
Read MoreGreen Tourism Gold Awarded for 3rd year
Thursday, 25 July 2024
We are pleased to report that we have retained our Green Tourism Gold Award status for the third consecutive year at very high pass rates in all categories.
Read MoreHITA Awards 2024: Finalist for Innovation in Tourism
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
We are delighted that we have been shortlisted in the Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards 2024 for "Innovation in Tourism"!
Read MoreA Humpback whale is named after our Skipper Alasdair Sinclair!
Wednesday, 10 July 2024
On July 9th 2024 Hebrides Cruises ship Elizabeth G was returning from the Outer Hebrides via Gunna Sound off the island of Coll when a shout went up from Helen, one of the guests. She had spotted a big “blow” in the distance which could only be made by a whale,
Read MoreWhat Colour are Your Wellies?
Monday, 1 April 2024
Our Wildlife Guides are often asked, “What do you do in the winter?” Two of our Guides, Zoë Stevenson and Lynsey Bland have been very busy working on an exciting and delightful project when they weren’t guiding with us during the summer months. They are about to launch a children’s book which is turning into a major success story.
Read MoreNews from our Green Initiative Crew Member
Tuesday, 6 February 2024
Here is our latest Green Report from our Green Initiative Crew Member Lynsey Bland. Lynsey understands every aspect of our business, from cruising with us as one of our expert Wildlife Guides, to helping maintain our vessels over the winter period. The 2024 season will be Lynsey’s 7th year working with us and we have benefited so much from her determination and advice on green issues
Read MoreA luxury escape on a Hebridean April Mini-Cruise
Monday, 18 December 2023
After the long winter months, we invite you to escape to the Hebrides to feel rejuvenated aboard a luxury cruise with a heady mix of gourmet meals, gorgeous scenery and close encounters with nature.
Read MoreDouble Award Winners for Herald Scottish Family Business 2023
Friday, 8 December 2023
Wow - what a night we had at the Herald Scottish Family Business Awards! We were absolutely delighted to win the Customer Service Excellence Award. Customer service is the foundation of our family business so we were very proud to be recognised for the importance it plays in running our cruises. However, unknown to us, the best was yet to come. Completely out of the blue for us, Hebrides Cruises was awarded the overall micro Scottish Family Business of the Year.
Read MoreOur new one-off expedition cruise "in search of giants"
Monday, 13 November 2023
When our colleague and friend Dr Conor Ryan suggested a new cruise to the migratory corridor for large baleen whales and sperm whales in the former Hebrides whaling ground, we had to find out more.
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What a wonderful cruise ! Skipper James and his crew took us around the enchanting Small Isles plus the impressive Loch Skavaig on Skye in whichever order the weather dictated in order to give us the best opportunity to make successful landings and of course, a peaceful nights sleep. All the Islands had their own character, making them all memorable in their own way, difficult to pick a favourite, but I did feel Canna was a special place ! My fellow guests were lovely company, sharing many a story, and many a laugh, and I know they all enjoyed themselves just as I did. It never ceases to amaze me how the team at Hebrides Cruises deliver such fabulously enjoyable cruises. Everything is done to the highest standard, and yet the crew make it look so easy, something akin to the swan sailing serenely along the surface, whilst behind the scenes the legs are paddling like crazy ! James is the perfect skipper, Emma and Helen, chef and steward, just made every minute of our time on the Emma Jane an absolute pleasure with wonderful food and immaculately clean cabins, the most amazing dinner tables, and our every whim catered for, Zoe was our ever vigilant Guide, I don’t think even she could believe all the cetaceans almost queuing up to perform for us on the sail back from Eigg ! And finally, pulling all of this together, looking after us as we booked and queried and pondered, making sure everything was at hand and on the ship, we have to say a big thankyou to Emma onshore. Thankyou all, you’re an amazing team !! I will, of course, be back !!
Steve Lloyd: 28 July 2021Skye and the Small Isles: Hebridean horizons