Cruising the West Coast of Scotland since 1995
Hebrides Cruises is a family-run business based in Oban in Argyll offering cruises to the Islands of the Inner and Outer Hebrides, offering the chance to see the huge diversity of wildlife, birds and scenery in some of the remotest parts of Scotland’s west coast. We specialise in trips to St.Kilda, the “Islands on the Edge of the World” as well as to the Inner and Outer Hebrides. Our two vessels offer comfortable and modern accommodation and the food served on board by our professional Chefs is of the highest quality. Find out more about the Skipper & Crew
Hebrides Cruises is owned and run by Rob Barlow who has spent all his working life at sea and is one of the Skippers on board. He has been diving for over 20 years and will happily dive for scallops to serve up on board the cruises! A qualified engineer, and a member of Tobermory Coastguard team, Rob has over 16 years experience of running boat cruises and charters around the West Coast of Scotland. Rob’s daughter, Emma is responsible for sales, administration and customer care, communicating with guests from the first point of enquiry until the end of their cruise.
There is not a way to say enough about our enjoyment of the cruise. Emma was very good about responding quickly to our inquiries and providing all the details that we needed for booking. The crew was professional, knowledgeable, interesting and fun. We have never done a boat cruise and didn’t know what to expect but the expectations bar has been set high after our experience over these 10 days.Response is not what would have made cruise extra special – but what did make cruise extra special. We were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with this cruise. Chef Ross made a cake and decorated it with “50” made of candies and presented it to us at tea time one afternoon! Another special experience was the opportunity to meet Skipper James’ parents; I read his mother’s book while on the vessel and asked James many questions about his family. When we were in Tobermory, James’ mother and father visited us. This was a lovely “extra” that we will remember throughout our lives. We have recommended the trip to several friends already.
David & Angela Hiley: 4 September 2017St Kilda and the isles of the Outer Hebrides