Hebrides Cruises is delighted to win the Food Tourism Business Award category within Scotland Food and Drink’s Excellence Awards 2025. For 25 years, Scotland’s Food and Drink has supported the Food and Drink industry and celebrated the finest that the sector can offer through its excellence awards.
The award recognised Hebrides Cruises exceptional food experience aboard all its cruises, which showcase the very best of the Highlands and Islands’ produce. Our special food and drink cruise itinerary ‘In Search of Seafood’ where guests experience the finest provenance from the Isle of Mull, often visiting producers to collect the freshest ingredients, also impressed. This cruise is very popular and is sold out for 2026 so we are currently researching whether we can run a second cruise. Meanwhile we are about to launch our 2027 cruise calendar which will feature our “In Search of Seafood” cruise again.
We are delighted that this award has highlighted the high standard of food aboard our cruises as being at the best level in tourism in Scotland. Our guests do expect an outstanding cruise experience through our Crews’ ability to provide the most scenic itineraries, close encounters with wildlife, guided onshore visits and total relaxation on board. However the amazing quality of the food often comes as a surprise and a delight, which is very apparent in all our guest reviews.
"Our Chef was awesome. A master with flavours and menus. 3 course breakfasts to set us up for the day, delicious and varied lunches, baked items for our return in the afternoon and amazing 4 course evening meals." Sandy and Jane, Idyllic Islands cruise, April 2025
"The food on all Hebrides Cruises is excellent but this cruise takes it to a whole new level. If you love seafood then you won’t have tasted anything fresher, all exquisitely prepared by our restauranter chef Will" Steve Connors, In Search of Seafood cruise. April 2025
"The food was incredible; varied and healthy, as it was so freshly prepared, with plentiful fruit and vegetables. We looked forward to the delight of the dining experience in the lovely, cosy, sociable salon. Absolutely up there with any of the best restaurants we have been to, imaginative and beautifully presented" Gill and Mike Hughes, Far Flung Islands, May 2025
"Our Chef provided a myriad of delicious dishes for us all, my own vegetarian food never falling below the highest quality" Stephanie, Far Flung Islands May 2025
"The food was extraordinary; we were very spoiled by the meals, plus afternoon tea each day, and now face life without it!" Louise & Steve Caines, St Kilda cruise,May 2025
" Our chef was creative and accomplished; the food was truly delicious" Maggy Park, Magical Mini Cruise May 2025
"The food deserves a special mention. It was beautifully presented, varied and inventive, and perfectly cooked" H Walker, Idyllic Islands Cruise June 2025
"Our chef produced the most delicious food for every meal and at times between meals!" Stephen Lewis, Far Flung Islands cruise June 2025
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