Hebrides Cruises

14/02/2025

Love is in the air… and on the cliffs! 🧡

These adorable puffins are showing us how to celebrate Valentines Day the right way—beak to beak!

Did you know puffins form strong bonds and often reunite with the same mate year after year? Just like the breathtaking beauty of Scotland’s west coast, some things are meant to last. 🫶🏻

Looking for a romantic escape surrounded by nature and wildlife? Join us on a Hebrides cruise and experience the magic for yourself! Still a couple of cabins remaining on our April cruises ⚓️

📸 Guest Mel Rogers

07/02/2025

Another week of winter maintenance done and dusted! The team has been hard at work getting everything shipshape, and with each passing day, the new season feels closer. Not long now until we’re back on the water, exploring the stunning Hebrides! ☀️⚓️

Big thanks to our amazing winter maintenance team 💙

📸 James Fairbairns

Dunstaffnage Marina Ltd

01/02/2025

Our 2024 season proved to be the most unforgettable one so far for cetacean sightings from our ships, by both crew and guests 🐋

Our head Wildlife Guide, Lynsey Bland documented 3,766 animals from almost 700 sightings of 11 marine species reported to the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust.

👀 Read all about it on our news page
➡️ https://tinyurl.com/ye273e2n

31/01/2025

April cruising ⚓️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

26/01/2025

✨ The arrival of spring brings a sense of magic to the West Coast of Scotland. The puffins return to breed, dolphins dance in the waves, and whales can often be spotted. What better time to explore this stunning part of the world?

Join us aboard Elizabeth G for our 6-night Idyllic Islands Cruise departing 12 April 2025 and experience some of Scotland’s most breathtaking locations—Mull, Iona, Treshnish Isles, and the unforgettable Fingal’s Cave. Whether it’s spotting wildlife, soaking in the peace of the isles, or simply breathing in the crisp sea air, this trip is designed to inspire ⚓️💙

With just 2 cabins remaining, this is your chance to welcome spring with an adventure like no other. Will you be joining us?

📅 12 April 2025 (6 nights)
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20/01/2025

Picture yourself here …. 🧡💚🩵

Escape to the stunning west coast of Scotland with us this spring. Limited spaces remain on our small ship cruises this April departing 5th April and 12 April 2025 so don’t miss your chance to experience the breathtaking scenery and the magic of the Hebrides.

Join us for an unforgettable journey where every view is as idyllic as this one. Book your spring adventure today!

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03/01/2025

✨Celebrate the arrival of Spring with us on our first cruise of the new season aboard our classic motor yacht Lucy Mary!

Our short-break luxury cruise, departing April 5th, will invigorate you after the winter months with delicious food, stunning scenery and inspirational wildlife.

👀 https://tinyurl.com/3yavtacc

📸 James Fairbairns

Offering exclusive scenic & wildlife cruises around the West Coast of Scotland ⚓️

01/01/2025

What a way to start the New Year! 💖

The Hebrides treated us to this breathtaking display of the Northern Lights to welcome 2025.

Here’s to a year filled with more unforgettable moments like this ⚓️

📸 James Fairbairns

Love Oban Oban Times

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from our family to yours 💙

Here’s to adventures, unforgettable wildlife encounters, and exploring the stunning Hebrides together in 2025! ⚓️

Wishing you all a year filled with joy, health, and a touch of adventure. Cheers to 2025! 🥂

Rob, James, Emma and Granny Mary 💙

29/12/2024

⚓️🤩New for 2025!⚓️🤩

Our one-off “In Search of Seafood” 4-night cruise, departing April 12th 2025, is an exclusive culinary adventure while enjoying glorious Hebridean scenery and wildlife encounters. Sample mussels, oysters, crab, langoustines and lobsters, harvested sustainably around the pristine waters of the Isle of Mull where our ships diver will also hand-dive for scallops. Your onboard Chef is William Rocks, Chef Patron at Tigh an Truish on the Isle of Seil and a Masterchef quarterfinalist 👨🏼‍🍳 🦞 🦀

NOW FULLY BOOKED FOR 2025 but dates available in 2026, please see link below 👇🏻

👀 ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/442jfadf

21/12/2024

A major highlight for us in 2024 is the progress of our sustainability journey, with both our crews and guests helping us reach our goals.

The protection of the amazing wildlife, we are so lucky to see in our cruising areas, will always be our passion. The work goes on as we undertake our annual maintenance, continually identifying environmental improvements in our methods, materials and systems 💚⚓️

👀 ➡️ Read all about it in the 2024 Report from Lynsey Bland, our Green Initiative Crew Member https://tinyurl.com/4bbkx8h5

Green Tourism Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust Lynsey Bland

19/12/2024

What an incredible milestone for Scotland’s seas! 🐋🐬 Over 10,000 sightings of whales, dolphins, and porpoises recorded this year – truly amazing to see the diversity of marine life right on our doorstep.

Let’s keep celebrating and protecting Scotland’s incredible wildlife! 🌊

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Over 10,000 whale and dolphin sightings recorded in Scotland's seas this year!

🐋 During 2024, 11,039 sightings of whales, dolphins, porpoises, and other marine life were recorded by members of the public, or citizen scientists. Over 65,000 animals have been sighted in Scottish waters, from 17 different species. Read more:
https://hwdt.org/news/2024-sightings

17/12/2024

💙 Elizabeth G, Emma Jane, and Lucy Mary anchored together just off Lismore. For us, they’re not just boats, they are part of the family.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 A view we will never tire of. Do you have a favourite spot on the west coast? We’d love to hear it?

📸 James Fairbairns

09/12/2024

🌅 Winter at the Marina

A peaceful evening at the marina but behind the scenes, winter maintenance is in full swing. As a family-run business, we take pride in every detail, ensuring our small ship is ready to share the beauty of the Scottish Islands next season. Thanks to all our winter maintenance crew 🙏🏼 ⚓️

29/11/2024

A wonderful evening of celebration for our Hebrides Cruises team! We were delighted to receive the ‘Green Family Business of the Year Award’ at last nights The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 💚⚓️

We are also thrilled to share the voiceover from the night, which highlighted the Judges key points leading to the win:

Hebrides Cruises have been awarded Green Family Business of the Year for their genuine commitment to sustainable tourism and local sourcing. With a compelling story rooted in ecological care, they’ve enhanced their green initiatives year-on-year, achieving 100% green tourism standards and detailed carbon management. Their impactful closing statement strongly resonated with judges.

Take a wee read at todays Herald article showcasing highlights from the night’s celebrations 👀 ⬇️

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24758861.scottish-family-business-awards-2023-winners-announced/

Owner Rob and wife, Mairi were honoured to accept the award and meet all the other finalists at last nights celebration - Congratulations to them all 🥂

A lovely way to end the year 💙⚓️

Green Tourism VisitScotland The Herald Newsquest Herald and Times Love Oban

22/11/2024

It’s been another busy week for our winter maintenance team! 🛠️⚓ They’ve been hard at work making sure everything is shipshape for next season.

Another productive week, thanks to Rob, James, Chris, Alasdair, Lynsey and Will 💙⚓️

📸 Will Jones