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 2021
| Date | Nights | Spaces | Price p/p | Vessel | Book Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 August 2021 | 10 | 0 | --- | Emma Jane | Fully Booked |
| 30 August 2021 | 10 | 0 | --- | Elizabeth-G | Fully Booked |
Master cabin available (Emma Jane Only).
Cruise Dates 2022
| Date | Nights | Spaces | Price p/p | Vessel | Book Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2022 | 10 | 4 | £3,620.00 | Emma Jane | Book Now |
| 27 August 2022 | 10 | 8 | £3,160.00 | Elizabeth-G | Book Now |
Master cabin available (Emma Jane Only).
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The whole cruise from start to finish was amazing. The crew were attentive, fun, professional, fun, good sports, fun. I could go on. We were very lucky to get two days of sunshine for St Kilda and the Shiants and our timing was impeccable. Thanks James. He remained professional and was great company at dinner. The nightly briefings showed how much thought went into planning where we were to be the next day. Lindsay was great, there was not a minute of the day when she didn't have her eye out for whales, dolphins and birds. We were richly rewarded by having two minky whales swim under our boat. What a sight. We were all a little emotional. Emma our bosun. She was an absolute delight. Hard working and lots of fun. Nothing was too much trouble for her. What a treasure. Lastly but certainly not least. Yvonne, our chef. My husband is still talking about your salmon pie! The food that was produced in your small, rocking kitchen was stunning. I wouldn't have changed a thing. I think everyone on our cruise felt the same. Cheers! Lyndy and Clyde Ronan
Lyndy Ronan: 9 July 2018St Kilda and the isles of the Outer Hebrides