29 July 2021
Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed the trip to St Kilda. Captain Rob and his crew were exceptional and we learnt so much about the nature on islands from Rob and Linsey. And accompanying Rob on his (maybe) 250th trip to St Kilda will be a lasting memory. Craig was the epitome of service, nothing seemed to faze him and everything was done with a smile. And the food! Sian was fantastic – Anne had been worried about the gluten free business but there was absolutely no problem and the production of a fantastic gluten free Golden Wedding cake stole the show. Thanks to you all – we will be back!
Clive Green
29 July 2021
Thank you, Emma, we had such a brilliant time. Everything was so well organised, wonderful food, crew were so welcoming and friendly.
Ed & Alexandria Hewitt
29 July 2021
A truly fantastic holiday! It far exceeded anything we had hoped for - in terms of the wonderful scenery, amazing wildlife and the experience of visiting St Kilda. The crew were wonderful - nothing was too much trouble - and we returned home pounds heavier. The boat and facilities exceeded expectations and we will certainly go on another cruise - hopefully in the not too distant future.
Martin Bland & Lizzie MacLeod
17 July 2021
Everything was really special! After visiting the Outer Hebrides many times it was the best trip of them all! A very friendly and helpful crew all eager to help. Meals excellent - a lovely surprise Golden wedding celebration.
Mr & Mrs Readman
17 July 2021
All the crew worked very hard to make the cruise truly memorable. The weather forecast a good opportunity to get to St Kilda and the itinerary was perfect to see some wonderful places on the way! It was extra special!
Richard & Jill Oldman
17 July 2021
Hello Emma - As you can see from the grades that we have put below, we could not have been more pleased with our time on Elizabeth G. We were blessed with exceptionally fine weather which obviously colours our views a little, but our enjoyment of the whole time would not have been anywhere as much had it not been for the service we received. Food was excellent, leaving nothing to be desired. Wildlife sightings were exceptional including all the bird life that we expected, plus bonuses like Snowy owl, Humpback whale, Sunfish, Risso’s dolphin, Minke whale and very close encounters with a large pod of common dolphins. All of these were made possible by the local knowledge and skill at spotting of the crew. Onshore trips were well organised and we visited and also moored in some beautiful places. Many thanks for making this holiday such a memorable experience. We would recommend it to anyone, especially people who enjoy good food, natural history and beautiful scenery. Jim & Margaret Oakley.
Jim Oakley
5 July 2021
We had an absolutely wonderful time, it was lovely to stop at all the islands and have enough time to explore properly. All the crew were amazing, nothing was too much trouble for any of them, and together they made a superb team and all looked after us really well. Zoe was so good at spotting things and helping us identify all the birds and mammals and made sure everyone was involved and doing what they wanted. The food was absolutely first class, I think Sian should have lots of Michelin stars and the scallops were my favourite!! The boat was really comfortable and I felt really safe.
Linda Godfrey
5 July 2021
Our expectations were high - they were comfortably exceeded by every aspect of the cruise: the ship (it's more than a boat), the delightful and most efficient team of four forming the crew, the accommodation and the fantastic food. The scenery and the wildlife were amazing. Not part of the offer but how else would you see a Minke Whale breaching several times within 100 metres of the ship?
Roger Richardson
5 July 2021
The cruise was excellent. St Kilda is breath taking for its geology, bird life and mysterious historic buildings. Gill and I quite spontaneously both compared its haunting atmosphere with Machu Picchu. Rob the captain took us as close as possible to some wonderful bird covered cliffs, stacks and caves and homed in on bird flocks, seals, minke whales, dolphins, otters and other wildlife sights whenever he glimpsed them. We enjoyed walking on Hirta and the other islands where we saw so many wildflowers. We were lucky to see the St Kilda mouse and wren although TV enthusiasts might consider the Balamory cat more important. I was surprised to learn that the crew of four had not all worked together many times as they formed such a well co-ordinated team. All the passengers got along well. Rob the captain seemed to know the islands in detail and is obviously a man of many accomplishments but still seemed happy to help serve meals. Sian, the lady chef, produced very fine meals and evening dinners were a culinary and social joy. Craig seemed to be everywhere helping and Zoe the naturalist never stopped looking for wildlife and pointing it out from the boat and when she guided us on the islands. We are both somewhat stiff jointed but with a little help we had no trouble with beach landings. We slept in one of the two smaller cabins. There was no space to spare but we quickly made ourselves at home and were very comfortable. The little wet room worked well. We can happily recommend Hebrides Cruises to anybody. Thanks to all you all.
Gill & Paul Gillians
5 July 2021
Just returned from our second successful trip to St Kilda on the Elizabeth G. It was lovely to be greeted by the familiar faces of Rob and Craig from our previous trip along with naturalist Zoe and chef Sian. Rob’s experienced weather-eye meant he paced our journey to St Kilda so that we made the best of the beautiful weather so that we had the full day ashore on the sunniest day, even better than the previous trip in 2019. As before, Craig attended to our every needs and sumptuous meals were served up by Sian, maintaining the high standard of cuisine we have come to expect on the Elizabeth G. As an experienced whale-watcher Zoe was indefatigable in keeping a lookout for whales and dolphins and her enthusiasm was very infectious. She was also careful to make sure everyone was alerted when any were sighted. All in all it was a fantastic trip and I can’t wait till the next one.
Helen Mainwood
This invigorating sea journey travels through the isles of the Inner Hebrides to reach the rarely-visited remote and beautiful island landscape of the Outer Hebrides. A 10-day itinerary provides the best possible chance of a suitable weather window to allow a visit to the far-flung Archipelago of islands and stacs that make up St Kilda. There is always excitement and anticipation as St Kilda comes into view, anchoring in Village Bay before going ashore on Hirta to explore the poignant history of the abandoned village. Dolphins, Minke whales and basking sharks often accompany the vessel enroute to St Kilda and in Village Bay itself. Cruising close to the stacs for incredible views of thousands of sea birds is an unforgettable experience; St Kilda is home to over 200 bird species
Thanks for a wonderful week on board and discoveries of the hidden treasures of the Small Isles. We will remember for a long time the good food, comfortable berths and great company of such a happy and well run little ship!
Pauline & David Shilston: 7 May 2016Skye and the Small Isles: Hebridean horizons