16 July 2022
Hello Emma - I'm just writing to say how much I enjoyed my recent trip on Emma Jane circumnavigating Skye. Great company and great crew. Ritchie made the most of the opportunity provided by calm seas to take us to some special places, including a visit to Soay, a close passage of MacLeod's Maidens, (see photo) the Shiant Isles (a real treat!) And a wonderful non scheduled anchorage at Sandaig. We had great wildlife sightings. Will was as ever an excellent guide, and Ashley and Jordan made sure we were wel fed and comfortable. My third trip on Emma Jane and the standard remains perfect. I look forward to another trip one day! Thanks to you and all the team for a great cruise.
Mr Peter Bell
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: 4 July 2025St Kilda and the isles of the Outer Hebrides