Our exciting new yoga retreat cruise is available for private cruise charter, to transport a group of guests from the stresses of day-to-day living to reinvigorate body and soul. Our “Serenity at Sea” private charter cruise adds a yoga retreat to the relaxation and tranquillity of our cruises while discovering the inspirational islands of the Hebrides. This is an opportunity to start or deepen physical yoga practice, while immersed in stunningly beautiful locations and experiencing close encounters with nature and wildlife.
In August 2023, the Editor and Publisher of YOGA Magazine joined a yoga retreat cruise. Read the article about what they thought of their experience in YOGA Magazine.
The cruise is available for 3-nights or 6-nights and each day, the vessel visits a new, secluded location. Classes and workshops, led by an expert yoga practitioner, allows guests to connect back to themselves, diving deep into healing, meditation and ceremony. Whenever possible, sessions take place on the idyllic deserted white sand beaches and rocky coastlines of Mull, Iona and other islands.
The Crew for this specialist cruise are hand-picked to complement the retreat. The Skipper helps choose the best shore visits and sea journeys to synchronise with the yoga programme, as well as identifying potential wildlife encounters. The Chef provides delicious, healthy meals while the Steward is dedicated to providing outstanding hospitality and customer service.
The 3-night cruise itinerary visits the lochs and bays of the sound of Mull, before heading to the magical Cairns of Coll in search of cetaceans. On the final day the vessel drops anchor in one of the serene sea lochs on the south coast of Mull. A 6-night cruise would explore further around the Isle of Mull, visiting Idyllic Iona, Staffa and some of the other offshore islands.
Reviews
26 August 2023
Imagine a voyage where the tranquil serenity of yoga meets the untamed beauty of the Scottish Hebrides, where each day unfolds like a carefully crafted masterpiece. This was precisely the journey, organised by Hebrides Cruises. What makes this retreat truly exceptional is the harmonious amalgamation of yoga, wildlife encounters and cruising through awe-inspiring landscapes. For those in search of a genuinely transformative journey, this retreat is an invitation discover serenity amid the untamed allure of the Hebrides.
Archana Karki
26 August 2023
Thank you to all who worked so hard to make my holiday all I could have wished it to be. The rest of the guests were good company and fun to be around. Yoga sessions well thought out, varied and fun. I especially enjoyed the time our skipper landed us all in remote and stunning locations. One of the most memorable places being the Isle of Gunna. This was where we were surprised after walking the dunes and enjoying yoga, to a birthday picnic of bubbly and cake on the beach. Thanks Sarah for having a birthday at just the right time. I haven’t felt so at peace yet so invigorated for a while I feel so blessed to have had such an experience of wilderness, sea, sand and amazing food. Our skipper was fantastic, scanning the horizon for wild life and things of interest while keeping us all safe. Seeing the area around Mull, Staffa (another memorable day), Inch Kenneth, Cairns of Coll and Ulva in all their glory from the sea was unforgettable. I enjoyed the week so much that I have booked a trip for my husband and me in 2025, on the Emma Jane with the same skipper, can’t wait.
Ruth Moody
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What can I say? There are truly not enough superlatives to describe the amazing experience we had onboard Lucy Mary during our recent cruise. From start to finish, the treatment we received from the crew was first class. The booking process was a dream, with the lovely Emma steering us through the whole thing very professionally, answering all our pre-cruise questions promptly and setting our minds at rest. Once we arrived in Oban, we were greeted on board with champagne and cake (my favourite combo!) and from then on, things just got better and better. Abby, the steward, was attentive, warm, funny and made everyone feel comfortable and cared for at all times. Bella, the wildlife guide was great fun and extremely knowledgable and fantastic at finding us interesting wildlife to observe and learn about - we were lucky enough to see hordes of different species, including minke whales, loads of porpoise, seal, birds galore including sea eagles and my favourite gannets and shearwaters and of course otters! Our chef Carleton was a delight - interesting and funny as well as being the most incredible chef. I think I put on about 3kg during the cruise - my fault entirely, I just couldn't resist anything that came out of his kitchen and had to have second helpings of it all. The cod with a crispy crab crust was just a phenomenon. And of course, can't forget our wonderful skipper James. He gently steered us to all the best spots in weather that wasn't always the easiest to navigate but he made the cruise comfortable and enjoyable at all times. His lifelong love affair with the Hebridean area and with being at sea shines through and you can't help but be caught up in his enthusiasm for boat life and for the incredible surroundings we were in. If you haven't visited this area before, there are no words to describe how breathtaking and magical it is
Nicki Wordsworth: 16 April 2024Hebrides Magical Mini Cruise