A Private Cruise Charter aboard one of our vessels is often described by our guests as a dream come true and the holiday of a lifetime. Many have sailed with us before and are inspired, after they get home, to share the cruising experience with family and friends, often to celebrate a special occasion. The wonderful freedom of a Private Cruise Charter is what our guests tell us they love most - the freedom to leave all cares and worries behind and take off for a unique sea adventure to explore the beautiful Hebrides in complete seclusion. Charter guests are free to choose their own cruise itinerary, anchorages, activities and food and drink in total relaxation with their own favourite people. The four crew will ensure their stay on board is better than they ever hoped for or expected.
A Private Cruise Charter on one of our vessels normally has to be booked at least a year in advance, often longer. because once a cruise date has an individual booking, it is no longer available for charter. However, with the imminent arrival of our new luxury vessel, Lucy Mary, we have a good choice of charter dates currently available for 2024, for every month from April to October. If you have a special celebration for 2024 – check charter availability now.
The most popular destination for a Charter is a 10-night cruise to St Kilda, taking in some of the most idyllic isles of the Outer Hebrides; there are currently five 10-night dates still available for 2024. A family gathering with ages ranging across three generations is perfect for Charter; the experience is individually tailored for everyone, whether they enjoy being educated or pampered, having time to relax or take part in activities. Having close encounters with marine wildlife is always exciting for all ages, whether it is a special interest or not and especially for any youngsters on board. A Charter is also a popular private escape for people in the public eye and those looking for alternatives to the norm, such as a hen party.
Here are 10 good reasons to book a Private Cruise Charter with Hebrides Cruises
1. Total relaxation in the company of your favourite people while on board an ocean-going vessel, which is the perfect combination of luxury and adventure for an unforgettable holiday
2. Four highly-qualified crew members, including a professional wildlife expert, provide the best Highland hospitality for up to 10 guests. All crew members have specialist, in-depth knowledge of the cruising areas.
3. The opportunity to design an exclusive itinerary with idyllic anchorages unknown to other operators.
4. Choose a bespoke cruise to match the interests of those on board, such as wildlife, plant life, archaeology, geology, lighthouses, castles and historic islands.
5.Grab the opportunity of a lifetime to visit St Kilda
6. Design your own catering plan and enjoy gourmet standard meals cooked by your on board Chef from fresh, local produce.
7. A choice of 4-night; 6-night; 8-night or 10-night charters. Note that it may be possible to tailor your time on board to a different number of nights to the date on the calendar
8. A discount of 10% on the standard price of 10 guests on board. All drinks on board are complimentary
9. The knowledge that your cruise is as sustainable as possible within the marine tourism sector. We have been awarded a Green Tourism Gold Award for a second year and are committed to further improvements
10. This is the ultimate way to celebrate a special occasion and there is a good choice of availability for 2024
If you have any questions about Private Cruise Charter, contact Emma on - she is always happy to help
Just returned from another magical trip with Hebrides Cruises. We left Oban on a sunny, breezy afternoon out past Lismore where the Islands and Lochs beckon. We were blessed with wonderful weather with silvery light changing to brilliant sunshine and flat seas. We visited the beautiful little islands Eigg and Rona on our way up the inside of Skye where we had great hikes and beautiful anchorages. Dolphins. Sea eagles, porpoises and seals seen along the way. Rona was special with our amazing guide, Indy, it was a day of ‘firsts’ ! Indy has spectacular sight and hearing and vast knowledge. He introduced us to a rare pink grasshopper and an extraordinary gathering of solitary bees. On every hike and at sea he provided us with gems of information on flora and fauna, birds and marine life and his enthusiasm was palpable. A magical afternoon and morning on the Shiants, hiking to the bothy and cliffs, drifting around the islands and sea arch in the tender and swimming. Then off to look for Fin whales. We spent an hour watching minke whales feeding , there was a rare sighting of North Atlantic white beaked dolphins and lots more on our way back to Mull via spectacular Loch Scavaig and the isle of Canna., again with great hikes and swimming. Spectacular scenery in a sunny cloudless sky. The delicious food was provided by our super chef Calum, Poppy looked after our every need on board with a smile and infectious laughter, Oliver, our bosun, made sure that the very comfortable Lucy Mary was always clean and shining and helped us in all sorts of ways. As always , our brilliant skipper, James, brought us so calmly to such beautiful places and both he and Indy added so much to our enjoyment with their daily briefings and obvious delight and enthusiasm for the sea, all marine life and the environment. We had a lot of fun! A big thank you to all and of course to Emma who so efficiently runs everything from ashore. Looking forward to my next trip
Geraldine Hickey: 9 August 2025Skye, the Small Isles and the Shiants