16 July 2018
Hi It has taken some time to get around to writing this review - partly because I moved house 10 days after returning from my adventure! I thought long and hard about 'to go or not to go' and eventually took the plunge finally having chance to set foot on Hirta - the island I had first heard about some 30 years before - it was amazing to be there - and on Canna and Sanday, Harris, Vatersay, Rhum and the rest. The food was incredible and the fact that so much care and attention was taken of individual difficulties and allergies was such a relief as I was never worrying if something I abhorred or could eat would turn up on the table! Our skipper (Chris) and Bosun (Craig) were a wealth of knowledge and information which they shared freely and being allowed into the wheelhouse to see Hirta on the horizon and to be able to find out about lighthouse flashes, shipping lanes, navigation and weather reports was fascinating. I have never seen people work so hard and yet maintain such a pleasant, courteous and helpful manner. I had a wonderful time - basking sharks, Minke whales, dolphin bow racing, sea eagles, puffins and wild otter as well as the wild deer on Rhum - magical! I have come back with a diary and head full of memories and an i pad full of photos as well as the deep desire to save my pennies and adventure off again at some future date. Thank you, thank you for making my dreams come true
Una McLean
An amazing experience - the scenery is spectacular, the wildlife we saw was incredible, hundreds of sea birds on the cliffs & the sea plus a feeding frenzy of 3 minke whales and dolphins plus a basking shark. What made this even more special was Elizabeth G and her crew. We couldn't have been more spoilt!! Amazing food prepared by Sally in the tiny galley could have graced any high end restaurant. Craig, our steward ensured everyones glass or mug was never empty and ensured we all got ashore safely. Rob, our skipper made sure we avoided the worst swells & always found a flat calm anchorage for our nights in some amazing out of the way bays. Katy, our on board cetacean expert was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and a really good communicator. We expected this cruise to be good but it surpassed our expectations. Many thanks to all who made it happen.
Bob & Pat Martin: 12 July 2025Private Charter 10 Nights