We were delighted that Hebrides Cruises owner, Rob Barlow, was awarded the 2024 Scottish National Investment Bank Award for Outstanding Business Leader, at the Prosper Award Ceremony on September 12th.
The Award Ceremony took place in the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness with impressionist and comedian Rory Bremner as host. Almost 300 finalists and local businesses gathered to celebrate the outstanding business achievements in the Highlands and Islands and congratulate the winners of ten awards being presented. With a record number of nominations, the judging panel had a difficult job .choosing winners from many inspirational examples of business excellence.
Rob was declared winner of the outstanding business leader award due to his passion in running a sustainable cruise business, helped by training and retaining the best qualified crews which in turn provides an exceptional experience for our guests and a significant contribution to the local economy.
We would like to congratulate all the winners and finalists who together painted a picture of encouraging and impressive business excellence in the Highlands and Islands
And thankyou to our amazing crews, shore team, lovely guests, excellent suppliers and everyone who plays a part in making Hebrides Cruises such a success.
Hello Emma - I'm just writing to say how much I enjoyed my recent trip on Emma Jane circumnavigating Skye. Great company and great crew. Ritchie made the most of the opportunity provided by calm seas to take us to some special places, including a visit to Soay, a close passage of MacLeod's Maidens, (see photo) the Shiant Isles (a real treat!) And a wonderful non scheduled anchorage at Sandaig. We had great wildlife sightings. Will was as ever an excellent guide, and Ashley and Jordan made sure we were wel fed and comfortable. My third trip on Emma Jane and the standard remains perfect. I look forward to another trip one day! Thanks to you and all the team for a great cruise.
Mr Peter Bell: 16 July 2022Cruise around Skye: Secret Coastlines