Our 2026 cruise calendar is booking up fast, but we still have good availability in April. So why not choose an April Cruise to celebrate a spring escape to the Hebrides in 2026?
Here are 5 good reasons to choose one of our April cruises:
1. The arrival of spring is a wonderful time to explore our beautiful Hebridean islands with nature bursting into colour and life. Our fantastic crews will ensure you have the experience of a lifetime to set you up for the rest of the year. Our Hebrides Magical Mini-Cruise departing on April 4th is the first cruise of the season, adding an extra touch of luxury aboard Lucy Mary.
2. Over the past few years, April in the Hebrides has been sunny and warm, with April 2025 being one of the best months for weather.for the whole year. Just as the clocks change, a warm, sunny spring emerges from the winter gloom – perfect for cruising the Hebrides!
3. In April on the West Coast of Scotland, daylight is perfectly timed for stunning skies reflected in shimmering seas. Glorious sunrises accompany breakfast and fiery Hebridean sunsets are a backdrop to dinner, while the dark-sky evenings show off spectacular starry nights. The depth of light and colour are an inspiration to our guests who enjoy photography and the creative arts.
4 Our Chefs love the start of the season with amazing locally-sourced ingredients to delight our guests: from free-range Island lamb, beef and venison to freshly caught seafood and new season vegetables. If you love seafood our one-off “In search of seafood: a Hebridean Gourmet cruise” is an exquisite and unique dining experience where you meet the producers as well as enjoy their catch, cooked to perfection by your onboard Chef
5. April is the month that migrating wildlife returns to the Hebrides. Nesting seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, razorbills and many other bird species can be easily seen and corncrakes morelikely to be heard on our Idyllic islands: Mull, Iona, Staffa and the Treshnish Isles cruise. Our sharp-eyed wildlife guides will be scanning the seas for dolphins, Minke whales and other rare species returning to the seas of the Hebrides from their winter migrating grounds.
Have a look at our 2026 cruise calendar or give Emma a ring on +44 (0)1631 711 986 - she is always very happy to help.
Well! Where does one start to describe such a phenomenal adventure. As a couple of old folk, well into their eighties, with one of us disabled and only recently diagnosed with dementia. You may wonder what on earth were we doing, taking on a small vessel wild life cruise into the seas around the Hebrides. An act of Faith, maybe. Fear not! This is no ordinary “cruise company”. Read on, this is something else. From the very onset, when first contacting Emma, (and before realising we had a dementia situation) , we were treated with immense respect, given prompt very sincere answers to all our queries and immediately realised we were dealing with a very genuine company and warm people. We could do this! So it proved to be. All the guidance and joining information was detailed, accurate and very helpful. On arrival at North Pier, Oban, prior to boarding, we were met by the most friendly of people who promptly took our luggage and conveyed it to our boat, LucyMary. And there she was! The most handsome of vessels, gleaming and awaiting her guests, whilst laid alongside the pontoons. We felt like royalty. At the foot of the companionway stood owner Rob, waiting to greet his guests. No, not captain, skipper, or the like, simply Rob. The head of what was for the duration, a close knit group of guests and crew who blended together seamlessly into one very happy family the whole trip. The crew of four were simply brilliant. Starting with Rob, of course. Then in no particular order - Indie, our extraordinary and knowledgeable naturalist and wild life expert. Abbie, delightful, ever accommodating stewardess, who looked after everyone with continuous attention. Serving meals, making drinks, tidying cabins, fetching and carrying. Then , the chef! Perry. Wow, what he produced in the galley was exquisite. But, it didn’t stop there. All of the crew joined in where appropriate with any other duties too.
Mike & Margaret Knighton: 18 September 2023The Small Isles and sea lochs: Wildlife havens