Skye and the Inner Hebrides cruise, Scotland










Our only 7 day cruise starting in Oban, to the Isle of Skye and Inner Hebrides, in a converted wooden vessel.
Sound of Mull Point of Ardnamurchan Sanna Bay Loch na Ceall Isle of Skye Eilean Donan Castle Isle of Mull Duart Castle and Duart Bay Firth of Lorn
Price
£2480 excluding flights
More info
Price includes ensuite cabin, all meals and snacks, wine with dinner and the services of four crew.
There are six double cabins on each vessel, either twin or double bed.
Two cabins are reserved for single travelers at no supplement.
Two cabins are reserved for single travelers at no supplement.
Description of Skye and the Inner Hebrides cruise, Scotland
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Travel guides
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Vacation information
Our top tip:
You will be advised to bring good waterproof gear. Don’t ignore it. The scenery is so stunning you will want to be outdoors all the time anyway.
Trip type:
Small group, max. 11 passengers.
Solos:
Solo travelers welcome. Two double cabins are reserved for single travelers at no supplement on every cruise.
Accomm:
Ensuite cabins.
Included:
Accommodation, all meals and snacks, wine with dinner, crew.
Reviews
5 Reviews of Skye and the Inner Hebrides cruise, Scotland
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 06 Nov 2019 by Sharon Nevile
Lovely vacation in spite of the weather. Food was fantastic and crew did everything they could to find enjoyable areas to explore when winds made our planned destinations unreachable. Read full reviewReviewed on 09 Jun 2019 by Margaret Kinkead
The crew, company and trip were excellent. All of the vacation was memorable. Read full reviewReviewed on 01 Sep 2018 by Rosie Litchfield
The beautiful Scottish scenery - it was everything that I hoped for (when the sun came out!) Read full reviewReviewed on 31 Jul 2015 by Gerald Peppiatt
The crew were marvellous, and nothing was too much trouble, with a number of elderly passengers on our cruise, all was taken in their stride. Read full reviewReviewed on 27 Apr 2014 by Patricia Knowles
We were a small and delightful group. The boat was cozy and comfortable, the landscapes and cloudscapes, sublime; and the day trips and hikes, especially our visit to Iona and its sacred and ancient abbey were vitamin C for the spirit. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.
Planet
Waste: The company rescued and restored two beautiful traditional fishing vessels which would have been destroyed due to decommissioning and gave them a new life introducing people to one of the most pristine and scenic areas of Europe. Exploring Argyll in a group by boat is much better for the environment than traveling by car, and in fact it is much quicker by boat to get to the remote areas. During the conversion of the vessels, sustainable and recycled materials were used as much as possible and even now if repairs are required we take pleasure in finding materials that can be re-used. While on board, everything is recycled and carefully disposed of when on shore. The crew regularly collect rubbish from the water or on the beaches which is disposed of at the next recycling opportunity. Local producers feature highly in our menus, thus reducing food miles and packaging - we often pick up supplies direct from the farm or boat - no packaging required! We encourage our guests to fish and drop lobster pots; mackerel or crab are almost guaranteed but we do get other fish and the occasional lobster which guests will find on their plate at their next meal!Water is very precious on board because of storage and this reduces overuse for example guests are encouraged to have short showers. We only change guests linen and towels on request to avoid wasting energy on cleaning them unnecessarily
Suppliers: We are very fortunate to have some outstanding food and drink producers and suppliers in Argyll, especially seafood, hill beef and lamb and a range of speciality foods. Our guests love the fact that they are enjoying the local speciality produce and that they often get to actually meet the producers themselves while en-route on their cruise. Many of our food and drink suppliers provide free range and organic produce and we favour such producers. We also used local suppliers to undertake the original conversion of the vessels which was carried out in the local marina. These suppliers continue to work with us to maintain the vessels, from engineering and joinery to making the cushions and throws for the cabins. We also supply local toiletries in the guests ensuites
People
Friends and neighbours: The owners of the company are steeped in the local Argyll community and spread as much of the economic benefit as they can for the guests they bring in. Local Guest Houses and Hotels are recommended by our sales team; local experts are brought in by operations to inform the guests about the wildlife and heritage. Our two purpose-built vessels were built at Ardmaleish Boat Building Co on the Island of Bute, boosting employment in the area on the two occasions we built there. On a recent stopover at the island of Colonsay where opening hours can be erratic, the company phoned ahead to arrange that the attractions at the Pier including a tiny art gallery and micro brewery were open so that guests could buy gifts and meet the locals. Many of our cruises are planned as one-offs to take in a local festival such as a food festival or a highland games, providing a truly authentic experience for our guests. Local attractions benefit, local suppliers benefit, and local businesses benefit from the presence of the company. Some restaurants even ask us to anchor overnight near their establishment as it improves the view!Popular similar vacations
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