Hebrides cruise, Mull, Islay, Luing, Shuna and Jura










Our best-selling Scottish cruise vacation takes you to the remotest islets and marine habitats of the Inner Hebrides aboard a uniquely repurposed small-sailing vessel, skippered by an expert sea-faring family with unrivalled local knowledge.
Isle of Mull Oronsay island Firth of Lorn Sound of Luing Luing Island Shuna Sound and Island Gulf of Corryvrecken Jura Sounds of Jura Loch Spelve
Price
£1140To£1860 excluding flights
More info
Price includes meals, snacks, aperitifs and wine with dinner.
Longer and shorter cruises available from April to Oct for the Outer and Inner Hebrides.
Minimum child age 5 yrs, no child discount.
Longer and shorter cruises available from April to Oct for the Outer and Inner Hebrides.
Minimum child age 5 yrs, no child discount.
Description of Hebrides cruise, Mull, Islay, Luing, Shuna and Jura
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Vacation information
The ships:
Our small ship cruises in Scotland take place on a choice of three converted small ships: St Hilda (a traditional wooden ex-tall ship with maximum capacity for 6 guests), Seahorse II (a former ferry cruiser from Norway with maximum capacity for 12 guests) or Gemini Explorer (a converted lifeboat cruiser with maximum capacity for 7 guests).
All three ships have been converted to cruise the western islands of Scotland in comfort and style and are suited to couples, families, solos or groups of friends. Children from 5 years old to the most demanding teenager love the experience.
Included in the price are all meals and your onboard skipper and chef who will provide an unforgettable vacation for everyone on board. We are based in Scotland and they will be able to provide expert local knowledge.
All three ships have been converted to cruise the western islands of Scotland in comfort and style and are suited to couples, families, solos or groups of friends. Children from 5 years old to the most demanding teenager love the experience.
Included in the price are all meals and your onboard skipper and chef who will provide an unforgettable vacation for everyone on board. We are based in Scotland and they will be able to provide expert local knowledge.
Dietary requirements:
We can cater for vegetarian and vegan diets.
Reviews
28 Reviews of Hebrides cruise, Mull, Islay, Luing, Shuna and Jura
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 25 Sep 2022 by Sharon Reynolds
The whole experience was a highlight! I think the best was the relaxing ambience, which started with the captain (Christophe) and carried through for the entire trip. Read full reviewReviewed on 21 Sep 2022 by Gerti Landers
The whole journey was memorable and exciting. Read full reviewReviewed on 28 Jun 2022 by Kathy Miller
Excellent from start to finish. Very friendly helpful crew and captain who looked after us very well. The food was brilliant and everything was done in a happy relaxed atmosphere. Read full reviewReviewed on 24 Apr 2022 by Jane Babb
The beautiful scenery and excellent food- the last evening meal out on the deck was particularly memorable. Read full reviewReviewed on 01 Oct 2022 by Thomas Davies
Great captain, the boat was not what we were expecting. Read full reviewReviewed on 02 Nov 2021 by Rowena Schofield
Loved it. My husband died 4 years ago and it was the first vacation I have been on fully on my own. My fellow travelers and the crew were all lovely and just being on the beautiful west coast of Scotland in a very individual boat has it's own magic Read full reviewReviewed on 08 Oct 2021 by Sarah Heath
Very good....Beautiful scenery and lovely strolls when we landed. Read full reviewReviewed on 05 Oct 2021 by Helen Bailey
Very good, the crew worked really hard and ensured we all had a great time Read full reviewReviewed on 21 Aug 2021 by Kate Brooke
Absolutely wonderful vacation, I made new friends, was cared for extremely well by the team on the boat, food was superb, countryside awesome, and the opportunity for outdoor activities was there if you wanted it. Read full reviewReviewed on 12 Oct 2021 by Avril Collins
Very good - the captain, his "helper" and the cook were all excellent. Read full reviewReviewed on 18 Sep 2021 by Sue Kramer
A great experience, restful but exciting at the same time. Read full reviewReviewed on 13 Sep 2021 by GEORGE SUTHERLAND
The crew were terrific: very friendly and helpful. Read full reviewReviewed on 11 Oct 2021 by John FYFE
Colette and Julie were MOST helpful in our planning and throughout and we appreciated their help and friendly efficiency very much indeed. Read full reviewReviewed on 11 Oct 2019 by S F
The most exciting part of the vacation was sitting on deck in an enchanted cove. Read full reviewReviewed on 09 Oct 2019 by Angela Conway
The most memorable part of the vacation was spending time with my fellow travelers and the crew. Read full reviewReviewed on 25 Jun 2019 by James Florance
The entire 6 days brilliant. Every aspect whether scenery, wild life, sailing or food was special Read full reviewReviewed on 18 May 2019 by Anna Candy
The most memorable were the great views of the islands and the nice walks/ exploration on 'dry land'. The vacation was very enjoyable. Read full reviewReviewed on 20 Sep 2018 by Janis Tratnik
The opportunity to see aspects of the beautiful inner islands from the lochs was quite special. Fabulous sunsets and misty mornings, seals and dolphins, hikes and a little fun fishing were all memorable. Read full reviewReviewed on 25 Jul 2018 by Jane Harvey
Sitting on the deck watching the wildlife & scenery were the most memorable parts of the vacation Read full reviewReviewed on 03 Jul 2018 by Linda Farthing
This is a great cross-generational vacation because elderly people can participate as much as they are able and there are activities too for younger people Read full reviewReviewed on 23 Jul 2017 by Monique Smeets
The highlight was all kinds of weather while on sea. It made me feel very vivid :) Read full reviewReviewed on 21 Jul 2017 by Michael Conn
Had a fantastic experience onboard St. Hilda. Simon and Louise were perfect hosts and made our trip magical. The food was super and plentiful, the weather caused some changes to be ade to our plan but this did not detract from a marvellous vacation. Read full reviewReviewed on 18 May 2017 by Ann Lorraine Wright
The most memorable parts was the good views and the food. Read full reviewReviewed on 29 Jul 2016 by Karen Wix
The sailing trip was amazing and the best of all was meeting Colette and Michael, there where wonderful. Colette is a great chef, breakfast, lunch and dinner was very, very good Read full reviewReviewed on 25 Jul 2013 by Fiona Morrison
The most memorable parts were the stunning scenery and peaceful moorings. The wildlife especially the seals and beautiful shoals of jellyfish floating like alien creatures in a calm sea. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
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Planet
We do all that we can to "leave only a wake" as we travel through the islands of the west coast of Scotland. Our stated aim is to protect the wonderful marine environment and the wildlife it supports.We are proud to say we have recently been awarded The Green Tourism's Gold Award.
We are also a member of the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) so we will only be serving fish, from local fish-mongers, which are sustainable and approved by the MCS.
We are a corporate member of the Shark Trust, and have adopted the magnificent basking shark. Our adoption is helping fund vital basking shark research in our cruising area.
We are also a corporate partner of the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust which means we foster environmental awareness and we work to safeguard the future of Scottish seas and cetaceans.
Our crew are officially WiSe Scheme Trained which means they are taught about watching marine wildlife the wildlife-safe way in our cruising area.
We are committed to excellence in offering vacations to people who have a feel for the sea and its wildlife, both below and above the waves, as well as ashore. Our aim is to respect the sea and the local marine and shore-based environment. To leave everything as we find it is our motto, respecting the delicate eco-system balance of sky, sea and shore. To achieve our “Leave Only a Wake” policy we have a series of aims:
Our aim is to create sustainable tourism by respecting the local sea and shore-based environment. We adhere to high standards of economic, environmental and social policy and practice in our interactions with clients, staff, core suppliers and partners as well as the wider social and ecological environment. We buy free range eggs, free range chicken and organic meat.
We look after our clients to the best of our ability and supporting them on the vessel in personnel safety and creating a respect for the marine environment. Our on board skills training aims to develop confidence and competence and we have extensive briefing of our safety and environmental procedures to our crew.
We have responsible standards of crew recruitment and development. At all times there are always two team members available. Our fully qualified skippers have sailed many thousands of sea miles. All activities in the water are monitored to protect both humans and the marine life.
Our onboard policy is that all rubbish is brought ashore and we have a strict recycling policy of all non-organic waste.
Our skippers and onboard wildlife guides discuss the local shore and marine environment, wildlife and ecosystems. We explain how to behave in a responsible manner to the animals (for example puffin and seal colonies) and birds (especially breeding colonies) that we encounter. We also help clients gain an awareness of local marine environment by encouraging them to study the nautical charts of the region as well making them aware of the ever changing Scottish weather patterns. The skipper keeps the clients regularly informed of local meteorological reports.
People
We employ the services of the local marina, shops, services, restaurants and guides. These suppliers all employ local staff.We encourage our guests to visit locally important heritage sites, visit local gardens, craft shops and participate in cultural events. We also work with local wildlife rangers and tour guides. Tourism is increasingly a vital part of the income for the local residents of this somewhat remote, isolated but beautiful region of the Inner and Outer Hebrides. Thus we use all local products and local services with the intention of helping to support local businesses, create employment and contribute to the overall sustainable development of not only our starting point of our voyage but also in the islands and communities of the Inner and Outer Hebrides.
We aim to create a good relationship with tourism and the local communities and at all times are aware and try to bring awareness to the fragile marine ecosystems through which we sail.
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