This fabulous one-off expedition wildlife cruise aboard Elizabeth G is new for 2020. The focus is to find as many cetacean species as we can in the best area of the west coast of Scotland and at the best time of year for spotting these rare animals. From Oban, the vessel will cruise the Sound of Mull, the Small Isles and Isle of Skye before reaching the Northern Minch, between the Outer Hebrides and the far north west of mainland Scotland. Off the coast of Lewis and around the Shiant Islands we will be on the lookout for large baleen whales, namely humpback whales, fin whales and sei whales. In the far reaches of the Northern Minch, nearer the Scottish mainland we will be looking for orca and pilot whales. The deeper waters of the Northern Minch is where we hope to see Risso’s dolphins and white beaked dolphins. Minke whales, common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins and porpoises can show up at any point throughout the cruise as well as spotting the iconic rare sea bird species: Manx, sooty and great shearwaters; storm and Leaches petrel and great, arctic, pomarine and long tailed skuas. On top of all of that there are amazing remote stopovers with options for exploring onshore, such as the Summer Isles, Handa Island & Sea Stack, Loch Laxford, Loch Nedd, Kylesku, Badcall Islands and Stornoway.
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Cruise Dates 2020
| Date | Nights | Spaces | Price p/p | Vessel | Book Online |
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| 15 August 2020 | 10 | 2 | £3,160.00 | Elizabeth-G | Book Now |
Master cabin available (Emma Jane Only).
Cruise Dates 2021
| Date | Nights | Spaces | Price p/p | Vessel | Book Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 August 2021 | 10 | 6 | £3,160.00 | Elizabeth-G | Book Now |
| 30 August 2021 | 10 | 8 | £3,620.00 | Emma Jane | Book Now |
Master cabin available (Emma Jane Only).
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Emma was very prompt informing us of a cancellation which enabled us to do the Far-flung Islands Cruise. All very friendly, informal and helpful. Delighted to be taken to 2 of my most favourite anchorages ever, Rona and Loch Scavaig! And wonderful to discover others to compete. Scenery is stunning whatever the weather. Onshore trips were well planned and balanced according to the capacity of clients. I enjoyed freedom at times. Crew local knowledge is what makes these trips so special…knowing where to find the wildlife and where to shelter when necessary is fundamental. Well done! Recent alterations on Elizabeth G are brilliant. Go for it!
Jan Shearn: 2 September 2019Far-flung islands: Mingulay to the Shiants