15 June 2021
We thought the itinerary was well chosen for a varied experience. While sailing near the coastline, the scenery was fabulous of course. When out of sight of land, we were all more intent on spotting birds & cetaceans & Rob was always keen to slow down & manoeuvre to give us the best possible view Some of the landings were a little tricky but all well worth it & we all eventually mastered the art of donning life jackets & boarding the tender. Rob always managed to find us sheltered anchorages, often with views of white-tailed eagles & seals. His local knowledge meant that he could amend the itinerary to suit weather conditions. Although we were unable to land on the Flannan Isles as planned, Rob added in a visit to the Shiants, which more than made up for it. Lynsey has a huge knowledge of wildlife & geology & an amazing ability for spotting cetaceans at a distance. Craig always got us ashore safely & used his experience of the area so suggest suitable walks. For anyone who loves Scotland, has an interest in wildlife, enjoys good food & has even an average amount of fitness & mobility, I’d say “Go for it but make sure you pack clothing for all weathers!"
Jeff Bamforth
I persuaded a group of friends to travel with Hebrides cruises to Skye,the small isles and the Shiants. It was a great decision. The destinations were magical and our captain, Jake, could not have been more helpful in selecting moorings which suited our preferences for wilderness locations. Emma Jane was surprisingly roomy and extremely comfortable with lots of space above and below decks. The food was delicious, thank you Charlie! Jas looked after us really well and Lauren our wildlife guide with a passion for whales and dolphins found many for us to marvel at.
Karen White: 15 July 2025Skye, the Small Isles and the Shiants