British Isles cruising highlights
BONNY BERTHS

Caledonian Canal

Dartmouth Royal Regatta

Isle of Mull

Kyles of Bute

Skye

St. Kilda

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British Isles cruising holidays travel advice
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Onboard advice
Colette Dubois at our Scottish small cruises supplier, St. Hilda Sea Adventures: “It is important that people listen very carefully to the skipper and to myself when on deck, and if they do the boat is extremely safe. We have never had an accident because people really listen. If not, you could do things that could kill somebody, such as when you use the boom, or not lifting the right rope, or lifting a handle when you shouldn’t, the boom can crash down on the deck and kill somebody. That has never happened of course, but it is very important to listen.”
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British Isles cruising holidays travel advice
TIPS FROM OUR TRAVELLERS
We have selected some of the most useful British Isles cruising travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your holiday - and the space inside your suitcase.
“Bring waterproof clothing and shoes. One day the water was rough and the wind was very strong. Those of us who were not waterproof arrived at Iona soaked. We were warned beforehand in the travel information. It needs to be heeded.” – Patricia Knowles on Skye and Inner Hebrides cruise
“If you have snorkel, wetsuits or other kit definitely think about bringing them.” – Helen Newton on Adventure cruise in Scotland, lochs and canals holiday
“Three cooked meals a day by a Michelin trained chief, with coffee at 11:00 and high tea at 15:30. If you are not careful, it could be death by eating, but very enjoyable… I was a single passenger, I went with a certain amount of trepidation, but this was all put to one side by the first evening, all 10 of us gelled almost at once, and got on like a house on fire. I will certainly be back.” – Gerald Peppiatt, on a Skye and Inner Hebrides cruise
“Be prepared to muck in and experience everything on offer. Being a working boat there are potential hazards and getting in and out of the dinghy involves good co-ordination so think carefully if you have limited mobility. Take everything that the website suggests- you will need it all!” – Roy Owen, on a wildlife sailing holiday in Scotland
“Good company, fresh air, viewing the Milky Way above with spectacular phosphorescence below, laughter – who knew tying knots could be such good fun...” – Patricia Moss, on a wildlife sailing holiday in Scotland
“Good holiday for teenagers as skipper Michael will let them sail the boat and teach them all about navigation and sailing. No hidden extras, absolutely all food provided and no opportunity to go shopping and spend extra on unwanted souvenirs. Good value for money.” – Penelope Elphinstone
Skye and the Small Isles sailing holiday
Sail Scotland's Small Isles and visit spectacular Skye
Mull circumnavigation cruise, Scotland
Staffa, Iona and Ross of Mull from our small cruise ships
Hebrides cruise, Mull, Islay, Luing, Shuna and Jura
Sail by the spectacular islands of the Southern Hebrides.
Isle of Mull and west coast of Scotland cruise
Cruise the idyllic coast around the Scottish Island of Mull
Scottish Hebrides guided wildlife tour
On this cruise you will be accompanied by a wildlife guide
St Kilda, Outer Hebrides Cruise, Scotland
Cruise to St Kilda, Monachs, Outer Hebrides and Small Isles
Isle of Mull and Small Isles explorer
An extraordinary voyage exploring Mull & the Small Isles.
Southern Hebrides and Sea Lochs of Argyll cruise
A Scottish cruise to the islands of the Inner Hebrides
Scottish traditional cruise, 4 days
Short break cruise in Argyll on the west coast of Scotland
Outer Hebrides and Shiant Isles cruise, Scotland
A magical cruise wandering through the Outer Hebrides
Scotland West Coast cruise, Skye and the small isles
Scottish holiday to Skye and the Small Isles cruise
Skye and the Small Isles cruises, Scotland
Scottish Cruise to Skye and the Small Isles in the Hebrides
Hebrides short break cruise, Scotland
Scottish small cruise with a Taste of the Hebrides
Inner Hebrides wildlife cruise
Cruise the Sounds of Mull and Loch Linnhe