3 August 2024
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
This was a superb holiday, travelling solo with strangers on board the Emma Jane. Some were experienced cruisers; others, like me, new to the experience. The group was friendly and I think everyone managed to do as much or as little as they chose to – joining Will on his fascinating wildlife walks, ambling along the tow path or just watching the view change from an easy chair as we moved along the canal and lochs. The crew made a great team - from James' handling of the boat through flights of locks, Helen's watchful care of us and our cabins, Ruth's amazing cooking (for me, the best vegan food I've ever been served.) The weather was lovely, I saw almost everything I hoped to see and lot more I didn't know was there, I enjoyed the informality and peace of it all. I wouldn't have been able to do this without the waiver a single supplement, so thanks to Hebrides Cruises for that.
Lesley Hale: 21 September 2019Loch Linnhe, the Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness