Green Tourism Gold Awarded for 3rd year
Thursday, 25 July 2024
We are pleased to report that we have retained our Green Tourism Gold Award status for the third consecutive year at very high pass rates in all categories.
Read MoreHITA Awards 2024: Finalist for Innovation in Tourism
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
We are delighted that we have been shortlisted in the Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards 2024 for "Innovation in Tourism"!
Read MoreA Humpback whale is named after our Skipper Alasdair Sinclair!
Wednesday, 10 July 2024
On July 9th 2024 Hebrides Cruises ship Elizabeth G was returning from the Outer Hebrides via Gunna Sound off the island of Coll when a shout went up from Helen, one of the guests. She had spotted a big “blow” in the distance which could only be made by a whale,
Read MoreWhat Colour are Your Wellies?
Monday, 1 April 2024
Our Wildlife Guides are often asked, “What do you do in the winter?” Two of our Guides, Zoë Stevenson and Lynsey Bland have been very busy working on an exciting and delightful project when they weren’t guiding with us during the summer months. They are about to launch a children’s book which is turning into a major success story.
Read MoreNews from our Green Initiative Crew Member
Tuesday, 6 February 2024
Here is our latest Green Report from our Green Initiative Crew Member Lynsey Bland. Lynsey understands every aspect of our business, from cruising with us as one of our expert Wildlife Guides, to helping maintain our vessels over the winter period. The 2024 season will be Lynsey’s 7th year working with us and we have benefited so much from her determination and advice on green issues
Read MoreA luxury escape on a Hebridean April Mini-Cruise
Monday, 18 December 2023
After the long winter months, we invite you to escape to the Hebrides to feel rejuvenated aboard a luxury cruise with a heady mix of gourmet meals, gorgeous scenery and close encounters with nature.
Read MoreDouble Award Winners for Herald Scottish Family Business 2023
Friday, 8 December 2023
Wow - what a night we had at the Herald Scottish Family Business Awards! We were absolutely delighted to win the Customer Service Excellence Award. Customer service is the foundation of our family business so we were very proud to be recognised for the importance it plays in running our cruises. However, unknown to us, the best was yet to come. Completely out of the blue for us, Hebrides Cruises was awarded the overall micro Scottish Family Business of the Year.
Read MoreOur new one-off expedition cruise "in search of giants"
Monday, 13 November 2023
When our colleague and friend Dr Conor Ryan suggested a new cruise to the migratory corridor for large baleen whales and sperm whales in the former Hebrides whaling ground, we had to find out more.
Read MoreFinalist Herald Scottish Family Business Awards
Friday, 3 November 2023
Hebrides Cruises is shorlisted as finalist in no less than 4 categories at this years The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards
Read MoreHWDT new minke whale catalogue is a major boost for conservation
Wednesday, 1 November 2023
HWDT have published an incredible digital catalogue of photographs of over 300 individual minke whales submitted by members of the public since 1990.
Read MoreSpecies report from our recent whale watching cruise
Tuesday, 29 August 2023
Spectacular close encounters with whales and other cetaceans on our recent whale watching cruise: report Will Smith
Read MoreA whale song and a glorious sunset
Thursday, 3 August 2023
Two spectacular cruise highlights led Ian Woods to compose 2 poems which he read on the final night of the cruise
Read MoreRenaming and blessing ceremony for MV Lucy Mary
Saturday, 8 July 2023
A celebration to rename and bless our new motor vessel, Lucy Mary, took place today, July 8th, at Oban Bay pontoons in the company of family and friends .
Read MoreOutstanding Orca Encounter!
Friday, 23 June 2023
Our Wildlife Guide, Lynsey Bland sent in this incredible report on the recent Orca sighting during a St Kilda and Outer Hebrides cruise
Read MoreLucy Mary arrives safely in Oban Bay
Sunday, 4 June 2023
Twenty seven days and 3,800 sea miles after leaving Lebanon, our new vessel, Lucy Mary arrived safely in Oban on June 3rd.
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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