4 July 2025
It's difficult to add to Ellen's comments about this cruise, all of which we agree with, but we'll try. Firstly, we would like to echo her comments about the exceptional crew - all four of them combined to make this trip unforgettable. To get to St Kilda on our first attempt was amazing and we forgive Jake for weighing anchor at 4.30 in the morning to get us there. The fact that it was a misty, grey day just added to the atmosphere. Now, what didn't Ellen mention? Fantastic beach lunch/barbecue on Vatersay, the hot tub on board - with a dram!, the magical cave on the Shiants and the not quite so magical cave on Eigg, unbelievable numbers of birds on both St Kilda and the Shiants, 50 dolphins bow riding - wow!, fantastic seafood (did I mention that I caught some mackerel? Thanks, Jake) As Ruth said when we got back to Oban - "The only thing that would have made it more memorable would have been if Lauren had spotted a giraffe for us" Thank you James, Emma and the crew of the good ship Emma Jane.
Iain and Ruth Moody
I do not often write reviews as I am always suspicious when I read a review that sounds very perfect, however having recently got back from my Elizabeth G cruise I can only say that perfect it was! From the very beginning Emma (shore manager) was very helpful and knowledgeable and sorted out all of my questions. On board the four crew members Sally, Iain, Craig and Lauren went out of their way to make the trip spectacular. The food was beyond belief, the service was also beyond reproach, the skipper could not do enough to keep us comfortable and to enable the viewing of multiple Wild Life and spectacular moorings. This was all done in conjunction with the unbelievable contribution of our Wild Life guide Lauren. I very much look forward to another trip next year.
Andy Williams: 14 August 2025Skye and the Small Isles: Hebridean horizons