This fascinating 8-night cruise travels south from Oban to explore the historic islands of the Southern Hebrides, where the Lords of the Isles ruled in the 10th century. Today the pristine waters are also a sea kingdom for rare marine wildlife including whales, dolphins, basking sharks, porpoises and seals. Stopovers include the Garvellachs, or "Isles of the Sea", with a fascinating heritage and the lush, fertile isles of Colonsay and Gigha with their fabulous beaches,and home to the rare corncrake. Jura is stark and dramatic, with remote anchorages with plentiful wildlife, especially red deer and the place to see golden eagles. A visit to Islay must include a distillery, with Port Askaig home of Bunnahabhain also offering stunning beach walks. A favourite anchorage overlooks the tide race of Corryvrechan and Ardecaple Bay on Seil is one of the most lovely, remote anchorages in the Southern Hebrides.
Cruise Dates 2025
Master cabin available (Emma Jane & Lucy Mary Only).
Cruise Dates 2026
Master cabin available (Emma Jane & Lucy Mary Only).
Reviews
5 September 2024
I would like you to know how much I enjoyed my recent trip 'Sea Kingdom of the Southern Hebrides'. They crew were great, they all gave us a wonderful time in a happy ship, we laughed a lot and went to some great places. Hannahs enthusiasm as Wildlife Guide was infectious and she really knows her stuff. Thank you again for the wonderful holidays I have enjoyed over the years. Regards Ann
A Thurlow
5 September 2024
What a fabulous trip once again with Hebrides Cruises. Nothing was too much trouble for us from the excellent crew, Alistair, Hannah, Maggie and Dylan. Sea Kingdom of the Southern Hebrides as a newer addition to the cruise itinerary is a definite winner. We saw so much wildlife from the outset, and visited islands that were new to guests and crew members alike. Highly recommend!
Colin & Carol Wilkie
29 July 2023
The chef was excellent catering for out dietary needs. The crew were so helpful in explaning everything. It is a must do!
Patricia Goldfinch
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We had an excellent trip! Very easy to book. All information required provided quickly. Magical visit to St Kilda in glorious sunshine. Skipper James was very competent and professional but also very friendly. Maddy and Ross did a stunning job making us all feel very much at home. Enjoyed some hill and ridge walking with Ben on Islands I didn’t realise had hills!
David & Kathryn Cobb: 5 August 2017St Kilda and the isles of the Outer Hebrides