Review : Cruise around Skye: Secret Coastlines

An expedition cruise searching for giants, what a fabulous idea for a trip and it delivered! Over eleven days with some early mornings and late evenings we sailed to the edge of the Continental Shelf, around the Butt of Lewis, zig zagged across the Northern Minch then down to the east of Skye under the bridge around Ardnamurchan and back to Oban via Tobermory and the Sound of Mull. It was an absolute privilege to watch, in their environment, the frenzied feeding of minkes, dolphins, gannets and various other sea birds on a variety of differing sea states. All made possible by the excellent and dedicated skippering of James and the ever vigilant spotting of Connor assisted by the equally sharp eyed Lindsay. The reason for OUR frenzied feeding was the delicious top quality food prepared by Charlie and served by Lindsay. A fabulous crew who tended to our every need. We did spend a little time on land, with fascinating walks around islands and headlands led by the hugely knowledgeable Conor who would suddenly dive off into the woods and reappear with a rare fungi or stop at a tree trunk or stone wall and introduce us to a whole new world of lichens and mosses. This was our tenth year with Hebrides Cruises on Elizabeth G and each one has been superb in it’s own way. We have already booked for 2026 and are now looking at 2027.