18 May 2019
Our group of 10 friends took Emma Jane for 6 days in the Small Isles and although we were all pretty excited in anticipation of our trip for months in advance, I have to say it exceeded all our expectations in every way. Amazingly the seas were calm, and although it was cool, our welcome certainly was not. All the crew, from our superb chef, Caroline, to our delightful and knowledgeable naturalist and our great captains (yes, two for the price of one!), Rob and Chris, could not have been more charming, helpful and pleasant to spend time with. And Emma was so efficient in handling all the arrangements. The area is, of course, scenically stunning, the wildlife abundant, and I really cannot imagine how our trip could have been bettered. I am sure we all sincerely hope to return one day. Many thanks and best wishes, Jenny Brewis
Jenny Brewis
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.
Jill and Dave Jones: 22 August 2025In Search of Giants: Expedition Cruise