4 July 2025
It's difficult to add to Ellen's comments about this cruise, all of which we agree with, but we'll try. Firstly, we would like to echo her comments about the exceptional crew - all four of them combined to make this trip unforgettable. To get to St Kilda on our first attempt was amazing and we forgive Jake for weighing anchor at 4.30 in the morning to get us there. The fact that it was a misty, grey day just added to the atmosphere. Now, what didn't Ellen mention? Fantastic beach lunch/barbecue on Vatersay, the hot tub on board - with a dram!, the magical cave on the Shiants and the not quite so magical cave on Eigg, unbelievable numbers of birds on both St Kilda and the Shiants, 50 dolphins bow riding - wow!, fantastic seafood (did I mention that I caught some mackerel? Thanks, Jake) As Ruth said when we got back to Oban - "The only thing that would have made it more memorable would have been if Lauren had spotted a giraffe for us" Thank you James, Emma and the crew of the good ship Emma Jane.
Iain and Ruth Moody
Another superb week among the Hebridian Islands. A fantastic crew made for a fun week of wildlife spotting. Nicola, the supercook who managed Gluten free catering with no apparent effort. Bee the ever smiling stewardess - who would know it was only her second week at sea? Will our oh-so-knowledgeable guide who never got cross with our mis-identifying wildlife;. And, of course, we had the wonderful Rob as skipper. So what could be better. Just Business as Usual for Hebrides Cruises. Many thanks and we will be back.
Clive & Anne Green: 29 April 2023Idyllic Islands: Mull, Iona, Staffa & the Treshnish Isles