In 2017 we introduced our new luxury vessel, which had a very successful season and she is already almost booked out for 2018. Over the winter, a few essentials were addressed, including operational upgrades such as new stabilisers to provide the best cruising experience possible for our guests. The ship was then painted blue to match our brand colours and her sister ship Elizabeth-G. All along, we knew that we would rename our new ship and tradition demands that a ship should have a feminine name which is often a close relative of the owners family. So what better name to choose than for our own daughter who has been instrumental in building Hebrides Cruises to the success it now is.
Emma Jane will arrive in Oban on April 3rd, ready for the new season and splendid in her new colour. She will be officially named at a special ceremony on Sunday 22 April. Ships are renamed all the time, but as all seafarers know, there is a vital formula to go through to ensure continued good fortune on the seas. As part of the ceremony a special speech will be made to Neptune before the usual procedure of naming the boat. The boat will then be blessed by a minister, in this case Donald Kirsop, Uncle of Emma.
Sunday 22 April will also be our Open Day from 2pm onwards on the pontoons at Oban. All are welcome to come and find out if small ship wildlife cruising (with an extra bit of luxury!) is for them!
Hello Emma - I just want to share my appreciation of the Whale watching trip in august. Even though the weather was not in our favour the cruise was absolutely amazing. The effort the crew made for us all to be cared for and to see as much as possible in the 10 days was fantastic. I have no complaints whatsoever. My best holiday trip ever. What a ship Elisabeth G! I also want to send my thanks to the Elisabeth G crew: Alasdair, Hanna, Izzie and Craig for giving the best of service and a fun time. I will surely try to book again ( although i see that you are already almost fullt booked for 2026). Best regards, Annika
Annika Johansson: 15 August 2024Whale watching in the Northern Minch