26 July 2025
A wonderful and perfect cruise! We knew when we booked the cruise it was never guaranteed that we would reach St Kilda because of the vagaries of weather and sea states. However, thanks to the expertise of skipper James we were able to pick out a window in the weather that allowed us a two night stay at St Kilda and what a magical place it proved to be. On the cruise we were delighted by the wide range of wildlife we saw, thanks to the expertise of our wild life guide, Indy. The "beasties" we saw ranged from the St Kilda Wren to Humpback Whale. What a treat. We enjoyed walks on various islands and the mainland, again guided by Indy, and James was more than ably assisted by his bosun, Tristan, to get us safely on shore and back to Lucy Mary. Here we were greeted by the smiling face and bubbly personality of Poppy, the ship's host, who presented us with delicious and varied meals and snacks prepared by Sammy, our brilliant chef. Thank you James and your crew for the most wonderful and unforgettable experience.
Peter & Ioanna Norris
Good morning Emma - We had a really great time, despite the slightly “Scottish” weather. The organisation was faultless and the crew were all brilliant; friendly, helpful and, above all, competent. We have some wonderful memories: dolphins under the bow, minke whales, the puffin colony on Lunga, the thousands of guillemots there as well, a close up of a white tailed eagle and, finally, the sense of spirituality on Iona. The food deserves a special mention. It was beautifully presented, varied and inventive, and perfectly cooked. Anyway, just to reiterate, we had a great time, and can easily understand why you have so much repeat business (two of the four couples on the boat, for example). We will certainly be keeping an eye on the sailings for 2027.
H Walker: 23 June 2025Idyllic Islands: Mull, Iona, Staffa & the Treshnish Isles