The Ships Log

A collection of stories from our recent cruises, seasonal highlights from the Hebrides, and the latest projects we are bringing to life.

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A marked increase in Cetacean sightings from our ships in 2024

Our 2024 season proved to be the most unforgettable one so far for cetacean sightings, for both our crews and guests.

Our Green Initiative Report 2024 Lynsey Bland

Our sustainable journey is going from strength to strength in 2024

Our Awards 2024

We were very pleased to be nominated for several awards this year and have been fairly overwhelmed at the results.

Announcing our 2026 Cruise Calendar

Due to unprecedented demand we have released our 2026 calendar ahead of schedule

Outstanding Leader Award for Rob Barlow

We were delighted that Hebrides Cruises owner, Rob Barlow, was awarded the 2024 Scottish National Investment Bank Award for Outstanding Business Leader, at the Prosper Award Ceremony on September 12th.

"Giants" Research Cruise produces exciting results

The intention of this new cruise itinerary was to search for whales in the former whaling grounds on the west of Scotland and document what was found.

Double shortlisting for Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards 2024

We are delighted to be shortlisted in two categories for the Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards 2024.

Green Tourism Gold Awarded for 3rd year

We are pleased to report that we have retained our Green Tourism Gold Award status for the third consecutive year at very high pass rates in all categories.

HITA Awards 2024: Finalist for Innovation in Tourism

We are delighted that we have been shortlisted in the Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards 2024 for "Innovation in Tourism"!

A Humpback whale is named after our Skipper Alasdair Sinclair!

On July 9th 2024 Hebrides Cruises ship Elizabeth G was returning from the Outer Hebrides via Gunna Sound off the island of Coll when a shout went up from Helen, one of the guests. She had spotted a big “blow” in the distance which could only be made by a whale,

What Colour are Your Wellies?

Our Wildlife Guides are often asked, “What do you do in the winter?” Two of our Guides, Zoë Stevenson and Lynsey Bland have been very busy working on an exciting and delightful project when they weren’t guiding with us during the summer months. They are about to launch a children’s book which is turning into a major success story.

News from our Green Initiative Crew Member

Here is our latest Green Report from our Green Initiative Crew Member Lynsey Bland. Lynsey understands every aspect of our business, from cruising with us as one of our expert Wildlife Guides, to helping maintain our vessels over the winter period. The 2024 season will be Lynsey’s 7th year working with us and we have benefited so much from her determination and advice on green issues

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