Our new brochure for 2023 is now available. In line with our commitment to sustainable tourism, our new brochure is for the first time available to view online here>. We are aware that some of our guests value having a printed brochure so this is still available. However, it is provided on request only, not as a mailshot, to ensure no one receives a brochure who doesn't need or want it. Our printed brochure is also now ordered in small batches to be able to respond to demand so that there will not be any waste when it becomes out of date. A printed brochure can be ordered here> where there is also an option to download it as a pdf.
For 2023 there are 12 hand-picked cruise itineraries on offer exploring the islands of the Inner, Outer and Southern Hebrides; St Kilda; the North West Highlands and the Caledonian Canal, which passes through the very heart of Highland Scotland. Choose from 4-night; 6-night; 8-night or 10-night cruises. Our exciting new 8-night cruise for 2023 is "Sea Kingdom of the Southern Hebrides" sailing south out of Oban, dropping anchor at several islands, each with their own individual fascinating character and history, including the Garvellachs, Jura, Islay, Colonsay, Gigha and Seil.
Because our 2023 brochure is online we have been able to include more stunning images captured during our 2021 cruising season, all of which have been taken by crew or guests. We are very grateful to the following people who have contributed photographs:
Skippers Rob Barlow and James Fairbairns, Wildlife Guides Will Smith, Alexa Kershaw, Lynsey Bland and Nigel Spencer, Guests Derek Prescott, Brian Fairbrother, Steve Lloyd, Pat Boreham, Robert Rees, John Bartram, Wildlife Guide and photographer Chris Gomersall
All the quotes in the brochure were taken from the reviews listed on our website.
Emma is the consumate professional in every detail covering the booking of any cruise, and dealing with any queries etc, and as a bonus she performs all this in such a friendly way ! The Hebrides Cruises team have this down to a fine art, the welcome is first class, and the handling of the luggage etc is so reassuring. Likewise, the assistance given on leaving the cruise is above and beyond, offers of help arranging taxis etc is always there, and the luggage is carried up to the end of the pier for all. That said, leaving the Emma Jane is always the least enjoyable part of any cruise, its like leaving good friends ! This was a wonderful cruise, helped somewhat by the glorious weather, but it was the pace of the whole thing that was absolute perfection. No having to dash anywhere, no trying to catch up, just a thoroughly laid back and ultimately very enjoyable cruise. Yes, the wildlife was unforgettable, but the scenery, and the history combined with the willingness of the crew to add that cherry to the top of the cake on a daily basis made this the perfect cruise – even those less interested in wildlife would enjoy this cruise I’m sure.The crew excelled in absolutely everything, the meals were sublime, the service/care provided by the crew was I believe, unbeatable, and everything was clean and in the right place. AS ALWAYS ! Yes, there are other vessels offering perhaps similar-looking cruises, but look a little deeper, check the reviews, and if possible, check the smiles of the guests as they finish their cruise. I’m lucky enough to have been on a few Hebrides Cruises adventures now, and one of the more telling things is the number of repeat customers that keep coming back. I think that speaks volumes !
Steve Lloyd: 3 June 2023Idyllic Islands: Mull, Iona, Staffa & the Treshnish Isles