Landing on the Flannan Isles - a unique experience
Monday, 23 August 2021
Landing on the Flannan Isles is a rare occurrence and we were delighted to be able to provide this for our guests.
Read MoreRob Barlow's 250th St Kilda trip
Thursday, 5 August 2021
Rob Barlow's 250th trip to St Kilda is a milestone that deserved to be recognised
Read MoreA magical return to St Kilda
Sunday, 20 June 2021
Our first trip to St Kilda this season was magical in every sense - we expected nothing less!
Read MoreA poem from our guest Margaret Knowles
Saturday, 19 June 2021
Read a poem from Margaret Knowles on her 14th chartered cruise with Hebrides Cruises
Read MoreCelebrating 25 years cruising the Hebrides
Friday, 30 April 2021
In 2021, Rob Barlow, Skipper and Owner of Hebrides Cruises, celebrates a personal 25 years introducing guests to cruising the Hebrides.
Read MoreSpacious new outside deck for Elizabeth G
Thursday, 21 January 2021
While we have not been at sea, Elizabeth G has had a major upgrade, with spacious new outside deck seating areas
Read MoreCruise the seabird cities of the Hebrides
Saturday, 23 May 2020
There are no words that can adequately describe the sensory overload of the amazing spectacle of the seabird colonies of the Hebrides.
Read MoreResponsible wildlife watching through WiSe accreditation.
Friday, 6 March 2020
Our Wildife Expert Lynsey Bland has just completed a refresher course in the WiSe scheme for responsible wildlife watching, delivered by the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Read MoreThe return of the puffins
Sunday, 1 March 2020
During the spate of recent storms, spare a thought for the puffins spending the winter at sea on the Atlantic Ocean - but in around 6 weeks time, many thousands of puffins will be heading to the Scottish west coast islands to breed.
Read MoreCruise all around the Isle of Skye
Saturday, 4 January 2020
The Isle of Skye is a busy tourism hot spot, but there is one way to avoid the crowds and see the fabulous scenery, visit iconic destinations and spot rare wildlife in peaceful seclusion.
Read MoreWhat we do in the winter
Thursday, 2 January 2020
Although it may seem from our cruising calendar that we only work seven months of the year, the winter months are very busy indeed!
Read MoreMinke whale and calf - a truly unforgettable encounter
Thursday, 21 November 2019
We waited, holding position and hoping this minke whale would approach a little closer… Then it surfaced around 50 metres from the boat, and just as it was slipping back beneath the waves, we saw it, this whale had a calf with it!
Read MoreCaledonian Canal and Loch Ness: Cruise Report
Friday, 15 November 2019
Read the cruise highlights from our Wildlife Guide Will Smith on board Emma Jane for our Oban - Inverness cruise this September
Read MoreSeptember is a magical month to cruise
Thursday, 10 October 2019
We had a great selection of cruises in September as well as Private Charters. Many thanks to our guests who posted reviews and sent in their photos, we really enjoy getting them and are delighted all have been so positive.
Read MoreWhale watching in the Northern Minch
Sunday, 22 September 2019
We have another exciting new wildlife cruise itinerary for 2020! Our new 10-night cruise “Whale watching in the Northern Minch” departs from Oban on August 15th 2020 aboard Elizabeth G
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We were so glad that we decided to join a wildlife cruise with your company. Not only did we sail in extreme comfort and luxury aboard the 'Lucy Mary' but we did it with a lovely group of fellow travellers who proved great company throughout, sharing stories and experiences in a very convivial manner. All the crew members were friendly, knowledgable and approachable in every aspect of their respective duties. The anchorages, scenery and on-shore trips were excellent with the weather playing its part too. A wide range of wildlife was spotted in the water and in the air but a highlight had to have been the feeding frenzy witnessed one very calm, surreal day when the sea literally erupted around the ship with dozens of dolphins, minke whales and gannets to name but a few...truly outstanding. Numerous photographs and videos were taken and will provide a fantastic record of our adventure at sea. Each evening it was a pleasure to be seated at the beautifully dressed table and anticipate the next gourmet meal accompanied by the obligatory, excellent house wine! This was our first cruising holiday but it will certainly not be our last. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a special trip which exceeded our expectations in every way. The 'icing on the cake' had to be the appearance of the Northern Lights on our last night aboard – a magical finale to a wonderful holiday. We absolutely loved every minute aboard this beautiful ship .
Steven and Norma Holiday: 7 September 2023Skye and the Small Isles: Hebridean horizons