We have two new “Far-flung Islands” cruises for 2020 to celebrate Scotland's "Year of Coasts and Waters". Our “Far-flung slands” series of 10-night cruises are designed to access the most remote, evocative and idyllic islands of the Outer Hebrides and the far North West of Scotland. Our vessels are built and equipped for a safe and comfortable sea journey, complemented by excellent hospitality onboard; the perfect combination of adventure and luxury at sea. These cruises have proved very popular and there are now only 2 cabins remaining for 2020 and are already getting booked on our 2021 calendar
FAR-FLUNG ISLANDS: HARRIS, TARANSAY & THE FLANNAN ISLES 10-NIGHTS
Elizabeth G: departing June 15th 2020 £3020.00 per person - fully booked
Emma Jane: departing June 18th 2020 £3580.00 per person - one cabin remaining
The remote Flannan Isles are made up of seven islets, with Eilean Mor housing the famous lighthouse and the 7th century chapel, built by Saint Flannan. This was the scene of one of the greatest maritime mysteries, when in 1900, three lighthouse keepers disappeared without trace. This cruise allows you to step onshore and relive the mystery for yourself.
From the Inner Hebrides, cruise the west coast of Skye to the Outer Hebrides and the Sound of Harris. Here is a spectacular mix of small islands and sea lochs, fringed with shell-sand beaches and turquoise waters, home to red deer, golden and sea eagles, seal colonies and a host of seabirds. After a shore visit to Taransay, head out into the Atlantic to reach the Flannan Isles, now home only to nesting puffins, storm petrels, Leach's petrels, kittiwakes and gannets. Watch out for minke and pilot whales, Risso's and other species of dolphin. Anchor off the Isle of Lewis for the best way to visit the famous Callanish Stones, from the sea.
FAR-FLUNG ISLANDS: THE SHIANTS AND THE SUMMER ISLES 10-NIGHTS
Elizabeth G: departing 23rd May 2020 £3020.00 per person - fully booked
Emma Jane: departing 25th May 2020 £3580.00 per person - fully booked
Emma Jane: departing 17th August 2020, £3580.00 per person - 1 cabin remaining
The Shiants and the Summer Isles are two contrasting and equally fascinating island destinations.
Cruising through the Inner Hebrides, head out into the Minch sea channel for the wild and enchanting Shiant Isles. Spend a day and night exploring the islands, soaking in the history, observing the nesting seabirds and watching out for cetaceans before putting to sea again. The Summer Isles archipelago is a group of 20 islands set in a landscape of outstanding beauty off the North West coast of Scotland. Go ashore on the main island of Tanera Mor and explore the dramatic caves and beaches of the outlying islands, all havens for wildlife. Taking a southerly course, visit the very remote coasts of the North West Highlands and the dramatic sea lochs of Loch Torridon, Loch Alsh, Loch Carron and Loch Hourn.
If your preferred cruise is not available - why not consider a private charter on cruises with no reservations, where you can design your own bespoke itinerary?
We know nothing of Scotland. It’s time for us to see why people like this area of the world so much. We book a tour found on the internet. The dates are right. We travel to Oban and find the pre-trip information sent to us invaluable. We wait at the dock for the crew to meet us and take our soft-sided luggage to our cabin. The other guests are prompt and the crew is timely too. We marvel at the amazing cameras and the experiences of other passengers. Two have traveled with the ship multiple times. We are focused on where we are and the journey ahead of us. Our luggage is delivered to our ensuite cabin. There is plenty of space to store our gear and thoughtfully placed shelves for items, such as cameras and binoculars we might need without digging through our bags. The double bed has a portal window and well placed reading lamps. Our cabin and the public areas were impeccably cleaned each morning while we are off to shore with naturalist, Alexa. There is a library selection of literature and guide books to help identify what we saw on walks. I noticed a scrabble game, which we never found time to play. The chef, Mags, works in a tiny galley and turns out the most amazing meals. Giving people a choice between vegetarian and non vegetarian entrees, wine is included with the dinners. A breakfast buffet is laid out and there is always a hot breakfast available. There are 8 of us on this voyage. We all eat together and take excursions in the morning and afternoon. Craig is calm and also assists the chef and helps Chris, the Captain, anchor the boat when we stop for the night. Weather and sea conditions are the great unknown in the Hebrides. The deciding factor to where we will go. Chris lets us know the itinerary will be flexible. He picks amazing calm spots to anchor each night. He is very good at communicating why we are going or not going to an island and invites us up to see the bridge. We travel to amazing sites, such as the island Inch Kenneth and Ulva, and learn the history of eac
Greg and Bobbie Hobbs: 27 April 2019Idyllic Islands: Mull, Iona, Staffa & the Treshnish Isles