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.
Chris, Rob and James return to Skipper our vessels every year. They set the quality standard for exceptional life on board for our guests and crew. They know everything there is to know about managing our vessels at sea, all the best places to take our guests and where to find the wildlife.
Our Wildlife Guides are chosen because they are the best around for knowledge of the Hebrides and its wildlife. We fit our calendar around their availability to ensure all cruises have a highly qualified Guide. We are delighted to have Lynsey, Nigel, Alexa and Georgina back with us for 2019 and look forward to having Will and Cathy join the team.
Our Chefs do an amazing job providing gourmet meals for our guests, freshly prepared, from a ship’s galley. Caroline and Peter are back with us for the new season with Morag joining us for her first season. All our Chefs provide delicious, but healthy, meals full of flavour, using the amazing produce available on the west coast of Scotland
Our Bosuns ensure that every detail on board is perfect for our guests. At the same time they assist with the running of the vessel and trips ashore, and are a fount of local knowledge. We are delighted that Craig is back with us for 2019 and that Lynsey is happy to take a spell as Bosun on a few cruises too, with new crew members Pauline and Amy completing the team.
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What a friendly company! We were made very welcome from the moment we left the bus. Our luggage was dealt with very efficiently and put on board. The same thing happened on our departure when our bags were delivered to the bus and we were given a warm send off by the wonderful crew. The scenery was stunning and the overnight anchorages were always well-positioned in sheltered bays so that we could have undisturbed nights. It was a well thought-out itinerary, adapting to weather conditions and suggestions from our leaders. The onshore trips were well-organized and help was always offered when using the zodiacs. The crew were a wonderful source of local knowledge and always happy to answer questions. The crew were absolutely wonderful, always cheerful and friendly and so obliging. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The meals were always delicious and varied - how Stevie managed to provide such a variety of piping hot dishes in such a small space is a complete mystery! I can't think of any way the cruise could have been more special for me. Mooring so close to the Cuillins was perhaps my most special moment, although the time spent on St Kilda was quite magical. Seeing such a variety and quantity of birds and sea creatures throughout the trip has inspired me to buy a really good pair of binoculars! Go for it and hope to get good weather and calm seas. It will be an exciting trip and a real adventure. The scenery is spectacular, and such a variety of islands to visit, each with their own special charm.
Heather Hayward: 2 June 2018Private Charter 10 Nights