29 May 2025
I was excited about coming on the three night cruise on the Lucy Mary after being recommended by a friend and studying the website, which explained everything clearly and interestingly. The reality was even better than my already-high expectations. I wanted to see eagles and we saw both white-tailed and golden eagles very clearly, as well as puffins and a whole selection of other sea and land birds, a couple of seals - and the most amazing, colourful, quite beautiful giant jellyfish that swam under the boat. Dave the wildlife man was on deck before breakfast scanning for creatures to show us and tell us about, and stayed there throughout the day, when we sere at sea, until dusk. His deep knowledge and infectious enthusiasm were inspiring. Rob the skipper was skilful, Will the bosun busy and helpful, Poppy the steward was welcoming and efficient and our chef was creative and accomplished (the food was truly delicious and I'm going to replicate a couple of the dishes at home). We became good friends with the other passengers and enjoyed their company. So. It was a life-enhancing experience and sitting here at the computer back in London, I still have the sight, smell and taste of the sea in my memory to remind me. Thank you.
Maggy Park
Huge thanks once again to skipper Rob who, with his lovely boat the Elizabeth G and his magnificent team gave us such a wonderful family trip. With his vast experience he was able to use a short weather window to get us to St Kilda and give us a magical half day there with the island to ourselves. We landed in seven other places, were repeatedly in the company of common or bottlenose dolphins and saw eleven Minke whales in the Sound of Raasay. Our crew were cook Charlie, steward Maggie and guide George who were superb in their roles, efficient and knowledgeable, and soon seemed to become part of the family for this special trip. Very many thanks to you all including Emma who works so hard behind the scenes to make it all happen. We hope to be back. Margaret Knowles
Margaret Knowles: 3 August 2024Private Charter 10 Nights