Inner Hebrides holidays & tours
Our Inner Hebrides holidays explore this picturesque archipelago of 36 islands, reached in just a few hours by train from Glasgow along the iconic West Highland Line. Close enough to the mainland that Skye is actually connected by bridge, other well known islands in the Inner Hebrides are Islay, Jura, Mull, Staffa and the Small Isles. But there’s no need to come by car. Many of our most popular Inner Hebrides tours explore the archipelago aboard small ship cruises, with whales and dolphins often seen off the prow, and a wealth of seabirds in the sky. Our expert crews can identify different species, and also know the importance of keeping a respectful distance from the wildlife.
You’ll land in small communities for windswept walks along white beaches, wander picturesque fishing communities, and perhaps join the onboard chef as he collects ingredients for dinner from a local mussel farm. One of the many highlights of the Inner Hebrides is how many opportunities there are to sample Scotland’s famed ‘natural larder’.
You’ll land in small communities for windswept walks along white beaches, wander picturesque fishing communities, and perhaps join the onboard chef as he collects ingredients for dinner from a local mussel farm. One of the many highlights of the Inner Hebrides is how many opportunities there are to sample Scotland’s famed ‘natural larder’.
Our top Inner Hebrides holidays
Isle of Mull and west coast of Scotland cruise
From
£2645 to £3710
7 days
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Cruise the idyllic coast around the Scottish island of Mull
Small group2026: 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 2027: 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct
Scotland luxury vacation
From
US $7000
11 days
ex flights
A luxury journey through Scotland's castles, lochs and isles
Tailor made
Wildlife holiday in the Isle of Mull, Scotland
From
£685 to £1045
5 days
ex flights
Spot whales, otters and eagles on Isle of Mull, Scotland
Tailor made
Isle of Mull wildlife cruise in Scotland
From
£2830 to £3710
7 days
ex flights
Idyllic wildlife cruise exploring the Hebridean Isle of Mull
Small group2027: 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 29 May, 5 Jun
Skye and the Small Isles cruises, Scotland
From
£3145 to £3710
7 days
ex flights
Scottish Cruise to Skye and the Small Isles in the Hebrides
Small group2027: 3 Apr, 15 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug
Mull, Iona and Staffa wildlife cruise, Scotland
From
£2810 to £3465
7 days
ex flights
A Hebridean wildife cruise to Mull, Iona and Staffa
Small group2027: 13 Apr, 17 Apr, 21 Apr, 7 Jun
Inner Hebrides wildlife cruise
From
£1025 to £1300
6 days
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Cruise the Sounds of Mull and Loch Linnhe
Small group2027: 7 Jun, 6 Sep, 1 Oct
Hebrides cruise, Mull, Islay, Luing, Shuna and Jura
From
£1435 to £2220
8 days
ex flights
Sail by the spectacular islands of the Southern Hebrides
Small group2027: 16 Apr, 7 May, 12 Jul, 9 Aug, 24 Aug, 5 Sep, 18 Sep, 22 Sep, 27 Sep
Hebridean island hopping cruise in Scotland
From
£5790
14 days
ex flights
Epic Scottish Island Hopping Cruise, through Western Isles
Small group2027: 1 Jun
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Inner Hebrides map & highlights
Wildlife lovers will enjoy Mull, while the tiny communities, cafés and fishing ports dotted around the Small Isles of Muck, Rum, Canna and Eigg are a delightful introduction to the traditions of everyday life on the islands. Iona offers a jolt of spirituality and Islay a dram of whisky. You’ll likely start your Inner Hebrides holiday in Oban – a tiny port town easily accessible by rail from Glasgow and the departure point for most small ship cruises. If you’d prefer to base yourself on land, Mull is a great option – an efficient ferry network links the islands’ highlights. Read on for our tips on the best places to go in the Inner Hebrides.
Jura
1. Jura
Jura is one of the largest of the islands, but also one of the most sparsely populated. This is where George Orwell penned his nightmarish vision of the future 1984 while wracked with TB (his cottage can still be seen), and where British music collective The KLF infamously set fire to £1 million in a disused boathouse in the 1990s. You’ll often see people out ‘bagging Munros’ (climbing as many peaks as possible) on the Paps of Jura.
Lunga & the Treshnish Isles
2. Lunga & the Treshnish Isles
A remote, uninhabited archipelago west of Mull, the Treshnish Isles are home to species of rare birdlife and seal colonies, as well as Atlantic puffins, which are most commonly seen between late spring through summer. These beaky blinders have a curious flying motion when swimming, and swoop low over the sea on the hunt.
Mull
3. Mull
Mull is among the most touristy of the Hebrides, with plenty of accommodations and places to eat – especially in Tobermory, its colourful capital. The mountainous centre is great for walking, but the island is mostly used as a base for wildlife watching tours. Over 250 species of bird are here, including white-tailed eagles, golden eagles and hen harriers, as well as otters and cetaceans.
Oban
4. Oban
Set in a horseshoe bay, the resort town of Oban is the ‘Gateway to the Isles’ and where most people begin their holidays in the Inner Hebrides. It has easy rail connections with Glasgow, and regular ferries depart to Mull, Lismore and Islay. Oban is where you will usually board your cruise ship and meet your fellow passengers. There are several castles to visit close by too.
Skye
5. Skye
Skye is a popular location for cruising and anchoring up and can get very busy in summer. It’s the largest of the Inner Hebrides and offers a dramatic sea approach, when you can take in the famous Cuillin mountain ridges over the rugged line of the coast. The Otter Hide at Kylerhea is also known for its seals and birdlife, and you will regularly see whales and dolphins in the sea off Skye.
The Small Isles
6. The Small Isles
Rum, Muck, Canna and Eigg make up the Small Isles, an archipelago within the Inner Hebrides. Rum National Nature Reserve protects populations of white-tailed eagles that nest on the steep sea cliffs, and was formerly owned by George Bullough, who built Kinloch Castle and briefly renamed the island as Rhum, as he didn’t enjoy being known as ‘Laird of Rum’.
Our Inner Hebrides holidays reviews
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Jon Griffiths12 Jul 2026
Being about 4-5 metres from a wild otter as it scrambled along the beach...Excellent.read more
Eileen Johnson30 May 2026
Crew and entire offering were excellent. 7 of the 10 passengers were returning customers which says it all!read more
Ben King25 May 2026
The whale watching boat trip where we saw Minke whales, common and bottlenose dolphin and harbour porpoises. The dolphins were swimming along side the boat... Thoroughly enjoyed every minuteread more
Doris Airey19 Apr 2026
Friendly knowledgeable crew. Awesome.
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