18 August 2025
Everything about our trip was fabulous. The crew were all superlative; the food at truly gourmet levels; the Boat excellent and the organisation of our excursions brilliant.
Charles Henry
This cruise itinerary is a hotspot for cetaceans such as minke whales and dolphins; white-tailed eagles and an array of other wildlife. Read the Scottish Field article by travel writer Morag Bootland who joined this cruise in 2023. The "Small Isles" of Muck, Eigg, Rum and Canna, each has their own very distinct beauty and character. Island hopping around them from the sea is breath-taking, with always another stunning vista on the horizon, just waiting to be explored. Shorter cruise times between anchorages allow for lots of excellent guided onshore walks and wildlife watching.
While cruising the Small Isles, the dramatic backdrop of the Cuillins on the Isle of Skye is ever present. Approaching Loch Scavaig from the sea is amongst one of the most captivating scenes on the west coast of Scotland A shore walk to Loch Coruisk, one of the remotest Lochs on Skye is a popular choice.
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Cruise Dates 2026
| Date | Nights | Spaces | Price p/p | Vessel | Book Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 April 2026 | 6 | 6 | £2,810.00 | Elizabeth-G | Book Now |
| 3 September 2026 | 6 | 2 | £2,810.00 | Elizabeth-G | Book Now |
| 5 September 2026 | 6 | 2 | £3,465.00 | Lucy Mary | Book Now |
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Reviews
14 August 2025
This was a fabulous cruise in idyllic weather. We saw numerous common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, minke whales, storm petrel, Manx Shearwater, even an otter! The crew were great, so friendly and professional- Iain, Lauren, Craig and Sally . Sally is a wonderful chef. I will be back!
Sheila Millar
14 August 2025
A wonderful trip. Visited all my favourite islands and discovered new anchorages too. The crew couldn’t have taken better care of us, and the dolphins were just showing off. We saw an otter from the hide on Rum, and discovered the best place to swim on Muck. Magical.
Deirdre Hoyle
14 August 2025
I do not often write reviews as I am always suspicious when I read a review that sounds very perfect, however having recently got back from my Elizabeth G cruise I can only say that perfect it was! From the very beginning Emma (shore manager) was very helpful and knowledgeable and sorted out all of my questions. On board the four crew members Sally, Iain, Craig and Lauren went out of their way to make the trip spectacular. The food was beyond belief, the service was also beyond reproach, the skipper could not do enough to keep us comfortable and to enable the viewing of multiple Wild Life and spectacular moorings. This was all done in conjunction with the unbelievable contribution of our Wild Life guide Lauren. I very much look forward to another trip next year.
Andy Williams
22 May 2025
A wonderful introduction to the Hebrides. Exemplary service from the team - keeping the Lucy Mary sparkling in all weathers, dishing up delicious meals, guiding us with entertaining expertise and navigating through challenging waves to keep those of us novice sailors from going green. Thank you all!
Sara Selvarajah
17 September 2024
I have already recommeded Hebrides Cruises to two of my sisters. It was extra special, we cannot fault anything with the crew (James, Bella, Abbie, Sammy and Will) or the vessel Lucy Mary. Everyday was designed to enrich our experience, and I do not believe one can ask for anymore. The entire crew are a huge assest to the company.
Martin Gorringe
17 September 2024
We booked up this cruise over a year in advance as it seemed so popular. When we did it we saw why. It was all and more we had anticipated and that in no small part is down to the fantastic skipper and crew. They treated us more like family than paying guests and did all they could to ensure we had a great time. The islands are beautiful in their own right but with the expert knowledge of the skipper we went to secluded bays and gorgeous beaches and always moored somewhere with amazing views. Thanks To Bella the wildlife guide we saw things we would have missed ourselves and we were treated to sea eagles, porpoises, dolphins and a few minke whales! Sammy fed us like royalty with imaginative and super tasty meals and then there was the daily homemade cakes. Yum. Abbie looked after everything on board even down to different table decorations every night and chocs on the pillow. Will was always polishing or painting and taking us shore in the tender. All in all a brilliant holiday and we have already booked up our next one.
Mark Duncan
14 September 2024
We loved the cruise. The weather went from bad (day 1-2) to glorious and the wonderful crew (Skipper Charlie, Lynsey, Chef Charlie and Sofia) adapted accordingly, from sheltering in a very protected inlet on the first night to prosecco and homemade cheese straws on a beautiful deserted beach in the sunshine at the end. The scenery is stunning and the wildlife sightings were good for the time of year - dolphins, porpoises, a minke whale, eagles, gannets...Lynsey is a brilliant spotter and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the walks, which gave us a little insight into each island, and the food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Thank you all for being a great team and for looking after us so well.
Liz and Mike Morris
14 September 2024
Amazing, We were lucky with the weather and had 5days unbroken sunshine. This was the icing on one of Izzys lovely cakes. We were lucky to see everything we hoped to see from Minke Whale to Golden Eagle and everything in between. George was a brilliant guide who knew where to look and what we were looking at. Izzy should be on Masterchef, Craig was a brilliant/caring Steward/Bosun/Cleaner/everything and Skipper Chris was brilliant at negotiating the sometimes choppy seas around the islands and finding Idyllic anchorages for the nights. Excellent We would give it more stars if they were available. We booked the cruise to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary and the crew made every effort to make it special. From Izzy's celebration cake to the Anniversary card which they all signed. Thank you all.
Geoff & Stella Rowland
14 September 2024
The scenery was spectacular, the choice and order of the itinerary was excellent. The Skipper and Guide were extremely knowledgeable, friendly and interesting. The weather was glorious! An excellent team that went out of their way to ensure that everyone was happy and enjoying their holiday. All extremely hardworking, friendly and cheerful.
Adrian Dack
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What a wonderful experience we had on this most enjoyable cruise. Everything was so well organised from the initial contact and information give by Emma, the greeting by the crew, and throughout the six night cruise, we could not have been better looked after. Every aspect of the week was meticulously organised and we could not have asked for more. Although on some days the light wasn't perfect for photography - my main interest - the skipper, Chris, anticipated the best day to visit what was perhaps the highlight of the week, an afternoon on Lunga, where we saw sea birds by the thousands and especially puffins. This and all the other visits ashore, were greatly enhanced by Alexa, our wildlife guide who made the week so much more enjoyable and a great learning experience. Having a slight walking disability, I was particularly grateful for the additional attention and assistance I had, . On board, we were looked after exceptionally well by Mags, our wonderful chef who made certain we were well fed - the food was perfect every day - and by Craig, the bosun who kept everything running smoothly from the catering aspect to the everyday day tasks around the vessel. There were eight guests on board and we all had the same complaint, 6 nights went by far too quickly.
Derek and Sue Prescott: 27 April 2019Idyllic Islands: Mull, Iona, Staffa & the Treshnish Isles