21 September 2024
The whole experience was exceptional from beginning to end. We were very comfortable in our cabin. The scenery was stunning and our wildlife guide did her best to make sure we didn't miss any potential sightings. Her local knowledge meant we learned loads about both wildlife and each place we visited. The food provided was plentiful and of amazing variety and quality and we felt nothing was too much trouble for the whole crew who seemed determined to make our time on Elizabeth G the best it could be. The personal touches were particularly appreciated! Thank you Chris, Craig, Hannah and Izzy for making our time on board unforgettable.
Jennet McLeod
Unfortunately our trip coincided with the most prolonged strong winds for twenty five years, which made the crossing to St. Kilda impossible. Nevertheless our skipper, James, made the best use of both wind and sea conditions and managed to get us over to the Outer Hebrides when other operators had been unable to do so. Taking advantage of the islands themselves we sailed almost the entire length of the archipelago, from Harris to Mingulay, going ashore on Eriskay, Vatersay, Harris and Mingulay. James also attempted to get us over to the Shiants, but we had barely cleared Scalpay when it became obvious to everyone that the conditions made this too dangerous. Despite these setbacks we had an interesting and enjoyable trip and were very grateful to James for what he enabled us to experience. We have nothing but praise for the way in which we were looked after on board by the rest of the crew; Viv served up a series of excellent meals (I still dream about her pork!), Charlotte was constantly busy seeing to our every need, and Will kept us alert, both on board and ashore, to any wildlife that was around and provided a wealth of information on our walks. All four crew members were a delight to sail with and I am only sorry that we had such a short time to say goodbye to them.
David Leonard Davies: 11 June 2022St Kilda and the isles of the Outer Hebrides