Private Cruise Charter Reviews

1 June 2024

Hi Emma, following our trip last week, I just wanted to express my gratitude for the wonderful charter cruise with Rob to the inner Hebrides on the Emma Jane.  Nicola, the chef produced the most wonderful culinary delights. The food was absolutely amazing and cooked to an exceptionally high standard.  What an absolute treat.!!  It will always be a memorable fine dining experience and exceeded all of my expectations.  Zoe was an excellent guide oozing enthusiasm and a wealth of knowledge of sea life. An absolute treasure.  Sofia was an absolute gem who was friendly and attentive.... and truly went above and beyond to help in any way.  Thank you all so much and I look forward to seeing you again.  Anne Gardiner
 

Anne Gardiner

1 June 2024

Fellow guests have already expressed how you looked after us so wonderfully on a recent charter on Emma Jane but you all did such a good job you deserve all the praise we can give you! Please know how much all your hard work, friendliness and expertise was appreciated by us all As a repeat guest I knew my friends were in for a treat sailing on one of your lovely vessels and we weren’t disappointed as the holiday exceeded even my expectations. Thanks to Rob for guiding us safely through the weather, Zoe for her enthusiasm and knowledge, Sofia for pampering us ( and amazing table decorations) and last , but definitely not least , Nicola for her truly delicious gastronomic delights. To all the crew , Rob, Zoe , Sofia and Nicola , you made our holiday extra special and as we said our goodbyes it was like leaving friends behind rather than hosts! Well done Hebrides Cruises and full marks for yet another fabulous trip .

Hilary Holt

1 June 2024

We had the most amazing 6 days on the Emma Jane . We went to the small Isles and Skye ,seeing spectacular scenery. The crew were in every way outstanding . The skipper was informative and suggested ideas , including a very popular visit to a distillery! Nicola the chef provided us with exquisite food and Sofia the house keeper looked after us all with great finesse. Our wild life expert Zoe helped us to make the most of our trip seeing eagles and dolphins , many birds and a minke whale . We also did some great walks and hikes . We will definitely be back !

Chris and Judi Russell

1 June 2024

We have just returned from a cruise on the Emma Jane.It was excellent.The crew were fabulous.Nothing was too much trouble. Rob was a great captain ,keeping us safe and accommodating our wishes.What a nice guy.Zoe was our wildlife expert and guide ,so enthusiastic ,friendly and knowledgable. Nicola was our chef,her cooking was amazing.Every meal was fantastic .She catered for one of our number who is gluten free and for myself as I do not eat red meat. She always provided us with alternatives and little extras.In addition ,she is a lovely person. Finally there was Sofia ,our steward ,what a lovely young woman .She was very efficient and nothing was too much trouble. We visited 5 islands ,we saw loads of wildlife and we were generally lucky with the weather.I would highly recommend the company .My only advisory note would be that if you are tall ,Cabin 2 ,with beds at right angles would not be the best choice.

Carol Nicholls

20 April 2024

The week on board the Emma Jane definitely fulfilled evereything we asked for when we booked this cruise! Our main wishes were to search for wildlife, and have unique whiskey experiences. We had a spectacular week with sunny skies and calm seas, and were really lucky to spot the first minke whales of the season! Lunga and its amazing puffin colony were definitely a highlight for us, as this was our first encounter with these beautiful sea parrots. Our crew went out of their way to make sure we got to see as many species of wildlife as possilbe both on sea and during land excursions, and we had amazing experiences visiting Rum, Eigg, Cana and Mull - with dolphins, seals, eagles, a million different types of birds, ducks and geese, and even red deer and the gorgeous Rum ponies. Thanks to the special efforts of our crew, we had a very unique cask-whiskey tasting experience at Tobermory, which we truly cherish. This was our first trip to Scotland, and it proved to be both a wonderful family experience and a great holiday retreat. We would love to be back and explore further!

Tal Shulman

2 September 2023

Dear Emma - I would like to say a big thank you to Hebrides cruises for organising a truly memorable boat trip. Everything was just perfect - the route we took and the staff who were so attentive, knowledgeable and professional. The food really was michelin star standard! Linsay’s knowledge of the wildlife and the islands was incredible. She certainly gave the trip an extra dimension. Sophia was so helpful and kind and of course not forgetting the skipper Chris who guided and planned the route so professionally. Thank you also for arranging such wonderful weather and calm seas for us! Many thanks and best regards,  Alison and Rick 

Alison Brunton

2 September 2023

Dear Emma - I can only strongly second what Alison wrote in her email; a simply glorious week.  We booked this trip with our friends a few years ago.   Some of the party had never visited the Inner Hebrides before and it was lovely for John and me to see how much they enjoyed themselves. A huge thank you to Chris, Lyndsay, Nicola and Sophia.  I shall forward some photographs to you.  All the very best.  Louise and John 

Louise Martin

4 August 2023

Dear Emma!  On behalf of the tour group who used the Emma Jane as a private charter from August 4th to August 14th, 2023 from Oban for 10 days, I would like to write you a few lines.  All 10 fellow travelers agree that the trip is one of the most beautiful experiences of our lives. These include the highly interesting destinations such as St Kilda, Mingulay and Canna, which were headed for.  This includes the ship Emma Jane, which we really liked with its facilities such as the hot tube, the observation deck and the common rooms.  However, we found the crew of the Emma Jane to be particularly positive. The captain performed his duties in an exemplary manner. A daily highlight was the daily joint evening meeting with him.
Our marine biologist gave us a competent explanation of the animal world we had experienced. In addition, he was a very pleasant companion on our group's excursions.  The steward was not only extremely polite, but always made sure that we lacked nothing. It was often his inquiries as to whether we weren't missing something that made the day even more pleasant.  If perhaps one or the other guest had doubts about the quality and taste of the Scottish cuisine before the trip, these concerns were quickly obsolete. The daily meal was an absolute highlight of each day. The performance of the chef cannot be overestimated.  As the person who initiated the trip in Berlin, who is a lifetime member of Historic Scotland and a lifetime member of the National Trust, I am very glad that the other traveling companions thanked me several times for taking the initiative for the trip together have. I hereby pass on my thanks to Hebrides Cruises and the crew of the Emma Jane.

Andreas Statzkowski

6 May 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise.. The crew were welcoming and most helpful. We were looked after very well and fed magnificently. It was a joy to revisit islands we had been to before but are now no longer fit to sail ourselves. We felt safe and well cared for at all times and saw lots of wild life. Please thank the captain and crew for us.

Nevin and Alison Blackwood

6 May 2023

Hello Emma - Once again we say a huge thank you to the Hebrides Cruises team for a superb trip.   With skipper Chris, Craig and Eamon crew and Charlie as our superlatively brilliant chef we were in the hands of an excellent friendly, efficient and professional team.  We landed on ten different islands and saw golden and white-tailed eagles, common and bottle nosed dolphins, minke whales and a basking shark; what more can one ask for in just six days? Many thanks for all your help, we look forward to next year.  Margaret

Margaret Knowles