15 August 2024
I was lucky enough to find myself on the Emma Jane in the summer of 2024, courtesy of my wonderful family. Near the end of our cruise, I was asked by one of the crew members what my favourite parts of the trip were. I couldn’t come up with a good answer, though not for lack of amazing moments - quite the opposite, in fact. I came to the realization that the cruise in its entirety was one big highlight. I enjoyed every second I spent on the ship. The food was superb (Thank you, Louie, for putting up with my family of picky eaters!), our guide was very knowledgeable (Lynsey, thank you for teaching me about all of those Scottish seabird species!), the skipper was always friendly (Thanks to you, James, I now aspire to learn how to repair and maintain a ship’s engine) and of course the natural beauty of the Hebrides was simply stunning. I miss being on the ship all the time and hope to be back again one day.
Emily Ward
The whole experience was exceptional from beginning to end. We were very comfortable in our cabin. The scenery was stunning and our wildlife guide did her best to make sure we didn't miss any potential sightings. Her local knowledge meant we learned loads about both wildlife and each place we visited. The food provided was plentiful and of amazing variety and quality and we felt nothing was too much trouble for the whole crew who seemed determined to make our time on Elizabeth G the best it could be. The personal touches were particularly appreciated! Thank you Chris, Craig, Hannah and Izzy for making our time on board unforgettable.
Jennet McLeod: 21 September 2024The Small Isles and sea lochs: Wildlife havens