This fascinating 8-night cruise travels south from Oban to explore the historic islands of the Southern Hebrides, where the Lords of the Isles ruled in the 10th century. Today the pristine waters are also a sea kingdom for rare marine wildlife including whales, dolphins, basking sharks, porpoises and seals. Stopovers include the Garvellachs, or "Isles of the Sea", with a fascinating heritage and the lush, fertile isles of Colonsay and Gigha with their fabulous beaches,and home to the rare corncrake. Jura is stark and dramatic, with remote anchorages with plentiful wildlife, especially red deer and the place to see golden eagles. A visit to Islay must include a distillery, with Port Askaig home of Bunnahabhain also offering stunning beach walks. A favourite anchorage overlooks the tide race of Corryvrechan and Ardecaple Bay on Seil is one of the most lovely, remote anchorages in the Southern Hebrides.
| Date | Nights | Spaces | Price p/p | Vessel | Book Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 July 2025 | 8 | 0 | --- | Elizabeth-G | Fully Booked |
| 25 August 2025 | 8 | 0 | --- | Lucy Mary | Fully Booked |
| 28 August 2025 | 8 | 0 | --- | Emma Jane | Fully Booked |
| 4 September 2025 | 8 | 0 | --- | Elizabeth-G | Fully Booked |
Master cabin available (Emma Jane & Lucy Mary Only).
| Date | Nights | Spaces | Price p/p | Vessel | Book Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | 8 | 4 | £3,350.00 | Elizabeth-G | Book Now |
| 25 July 2026 | 8 | 4 | £3,750.00 | Emma Jane | Book Now |
| 11 August 2026 | 8 | 4 | £4,150.00 | Lucy Mary | Book Now |
| 27 August 2026 | 8 | 6 | £3,750.00 | Emma Jane | Book Now |
| 10 September 2026 | 8 | 4 | £3,350.00 | Elizabeth-G | Book Now |
Master cabin available (Emma Jane & Lucy Mary Only).
5 September 2024
I would like you to know how much I enjoyed my recent trip 'Sea Kingdom of the Southern Hebrides'. They crew were great, they all gave us a wonderful time in a happy ship, we laughed a lot and went to some great places. Hannahs enthusiasm as Wildlife Guide was infectious and she really knows her stuff. Thank you again for the wonderful holidays I have enjoyed over the years. Regards Ann
A Thurlow
5 September 2024
What a fabulous trip once again with Hebrides Cruises. Nothing was too much trouble for us from the excellent crew, Alistair, Hannah, Maggie and Dylan. Sea Kingdom of the Southern Hebrides as a newer addition to the cruise itinerary is a definite winner. We saw so much wildlife from the outset, and visited islands that were new to guests and crew members alike. Highly recommend!
Colin & Carol Wilkie
29 July 2023
The chef was excellent catering for out dietary needs. The crew were so helpful in explaning everything. It is a must do!
Patricia Goldfinch
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This was a superb holiday, travelling solo with strangers on board the Emma Jane. Some were experienced cruisers; others, like me, new to the experience. The group was friendly and I think everyone managed to do as much or as little as they chose to – joining Will on his fascinating wildlife walks, ambling along the tow path or just watching the view change from an easy chair as we moved along the canal and lochs. The crew made a great team - from James' handling of the boat through flights of locks, Helen's watchful care of us and our cabins, Ruth's amazing cooking (for me, the best vegan food I've ever been served.) The weather was lovely, I saw almost everything I hoped to see and lot more I didn't know was there, I enjoyed the informality and peace of it all. I wouldn't have been able to do this without the waiver a single supplement, so thanks to Hebrides Cruises for that.
Lesley Hale: 21 September 2019Loch Linnhe, the Caledonian Canal & Loch Ness