Cruise the Inner Hebrides, with stunning views of the Small Isles, before heading up the west coast of Skye to the Outer Hebrides and the Sound of Harris. Here is a spectacular mix of small islands and beautiful coastlines, fringed with shell-sand beaches and turquoise waters. We island-hop to idyllic Scarp and Taransay, opposite famed Luskentyre Beach. These are remote and pristine islands, home to red deer, golden and sea eagles, seal colonies and a host of seabirds. We overnight in rarely-visited loch Reasort or Loch Tiallasbheag, so remote there is no road access. Heading out into the Atlantic, we reach the mysterious Flannan Isles, home only to nesting seabirds, including puffins, storm petrels, Leach's petrels, kittiwakes and gannets. Weather permitting, we land on Eilean Mor with its famous lighthouse, visiting the Great Cave. Minke and pilot whales as well as Risso's and other species of dolphin are commonly observed in the vicinity. It is a quick hop across to the Isle of Lewis to access 5,000 years of history from the sea – the best way to visit the famous Callanish Stones. Your vessel then takes its leave of the Outer Hebrides, with stopovers en route to Oban depending on wind direction and the wishes of guests.
| Date | Nights | Spaces | Price p/p | Vessel | Book Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2026 | 10 | 0 | --- | Elizabeth-G | Fully Booked |
| 11 June 2026 | 10 | 0 | --- | Emma Jane | Fully Booked |
Master cabin available (Emma Jane & Lucy Mary Only).
9 June 2025
Our 10 days aboard Emma Jane were fantastic. It was a 5 star experience from beginning to end. The crew gave us a warm welcome and made us feel very relaxed, comfortable and happy. The weather didn’t always allow for what planned but our Skipper came up with many alternatives that enhanced our experience. Our fellow guests were a great bunch and we had many laughs. We would highly recommend Hebrides Cruises, you will not be disappointed.
Margaret & Colin MacDonald
9 June 2025
The trip lived up to all our expectations, fantastic scenery, great wildlife and best of all, exquisite food. Although the weather prevented us from visiting the Flannel Isles, our skipper Rob, more than made up for that by expertly navigating to white shell beaches, turquoise blue bays and sheltered coves. Our wildlife guide, Will, was extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of the myriad birds, marine life and cetaceans we saw. For me the highlight he found were the By-the-wind-sailor, tiny violet jewels with a perplexing life cycle. And to top it all, Charlie produced the most delicious food for every meal and at times between meals! All together a great trip.
Stephen Lewis
20 June 2024
We had a fantastic trip and will definitely be back! Dropping off the luggage early is a great idea as you have time to explore Oban. Charlie was a fantastic Skipper and his local knowledge was tested by the wind and the weather. Nothing was too much trouble, all the crew were exceptional. Book it!
F Poole
16 June 2022
Dear Emma, Just to say what a wonderful cruise we had! We found it excellent in every way. The weather was trying but only some of the time. Rob devised such a very good route with wonderful anchorages, and we made it to the Flannan Isles, the highlight I suppose. It was so good to be with such diverse fellow guests, and we had enormous admiration for all the crew members; they seemed so wonderfully cohesive and versatile in all they did for us. Bumble never ceased to produce wonderful meals; Craig turned from his anchor to cabin duties with amazing good will and skill, while Zoe had excellent recall on birds and was an attentive companion on shore, a really fine wildlife spotter. We had the added excitement of rescuing the yacht in trouble off Tobermory in which Rob applied all his skill and experience. Please pass on our gratitude to Rob in due course.
Julian & Sarah Lush
16 June 2022
First class all the way, food (including vegetarian) well catered, knowledgeable staff never short of information and practical help, never been so “looked after”. Yes book it. For us it was a lot of money compared to our usual trips but it was well worth it. We know the Western Isles pretty well but were taken to many new places and Kathryn had never really been on a ship before.
Neil & Kathryn Turnball
16 June 2022
Dear Emma - Firstly, let me say a huge thank you to Rob, Craig, Bumble and Zoë for the wonderful way they made us feel so welcome and at home on Elizabeth G. Thanks too to Elizabeth G for being such a safe and reliable vessel. We wish the weather had been kinder but we always were able to take advantage of the trips ashore and saw some superb woldlife. We really enjoyed Bumble's great cooking and Zoë's excellent wildlife knowledge. Craig was amazing in the way he switched roles seamlessly and helped with the trips ashore. Rob's seamanship and experience was greatly admired and no more so than the day he responded to the Mayday call. He was also great to chat to and kept us amused in the wheelhouse on long wet passages with tales of colourful characters from his decades of association with the sea. It was an amazing experience - thank you.
Sue Hurst
16 June 2022
Considering this booking had been postponed from 2020 due to Covid, everything was as efficient as usual – thanks Emma! Couldn’t have done better and huge thanks to Rob, Craig, Zoe and Bumble for all they did to care for us throughout. Meals were amazing considering the size of the kitchen and the weather and Rob always made sure that we knew what was on the agenda each day.
A Bercellos
24 June 2021
Fabulous !I will be honest and admit that I hadn’t even heard of the Flannan Isles until I booked this cruise, so some speedy reading was called for! I’m please I did, for that little knowledge created an aura about the place, and when we were lucky enough (thanks to James !) to actually step ashore, then the highlight of my cruise was instantly created. Then, cruising across to visit the plethora of gannet further added to the Flannan experience, a fabulous place ! That is not to say it was the only highlight – the standing stones at Callanish were another highlight, and being able to anchor within sight of the stones just added to the experience. Those were my own personal highlights, but Eigg and The Shiants were also amazing places. St Kilda was always my dream island to visit, and I managed that on a previous cruise with you, but I must say, I think this cruise actually surpassed that one – what more can I say ! The crew were simply fabulous. Helen kept the accommodation spotless throughout, catered for our every need, Emma provided wonderful meals, Will was a true action man, pointing out wildlife, lifting anchors, fastening ropes precariously on Flannan, and of course, James was ever the perfect skipper. Each and every one of the crew were brilliant to share the cruise with, so friendly, so keen to provide absolutely anything that anyone wanted.
Mr Steve Lloyd
24 June 2021
All extremely good! We liked the way James varied the itinerary to make the best of the weather conditions - which were excellent! Amazing food and care by all crew was exceptional - I think we had the 'A Team!!' It WAS extra special! Best holiday ever!!
Brian & Barbara Corlett
24 June 2021
I can only say that the cruise was excellent in every way!
Tom Bairner
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Please convey our thanks to Rob, Stevie, Phil and Alex for their efforts to provide a fantastic week afloat. The crew’s efforts made our week on board a time to remember and look back on with complete satisfaction. Despite the weather doing it’s best to disrupt our trip, the crew confirmed their absolute ability to put us amongst the wildlife of the area. Rob’s command of the vessel and knowledge of the area ensured that we were at all times safe and comfortable. As a retired chef, I did my utmost to test Stevies ability in his galley, to his credit, the food produced was excellent, his attention to our dietary requests exceeded our expectations. With visibility offen quite poor, Alex our guide did a steadfast job, remaining outside in all weathers whilst spotting the wildlife we had come to view.
David Tovey: 22 September 2018