Cruise Highlight - the Idyllic Isles of the Outer Hebrides 10-night cruise

Our new vessel, The Glen Etive will be cruising new, exciting and longer itineraries for 2016 with each cruise offering no less than a choice of 16 islands to visit. The "Idyllic Isles of the Outer Hebrides" 10-night cruise will take you to the very edge of the Atlantic Ocean to visit rugged and mysterious islands, with evocative names such as Mingulay, the Monachs and the Shiants, which are populated only by thousands of seabirds and surrounded by crystal clear waters, home to whales, dolphins and basking sharks.   

Many of the other islands of the Hebrides that we visit are fertile with vibrant communities including the Isles of Coll, Vatersay, Barra, Eriskay and the Uists. Some islands have truly tiny communities such as the group known as the “Small Isles” but with a warmth and welcome that belies their size.  The larger islands of Harris, Skye and Mull provide sheltered anchorages, iconic castles and bustling townships against a backdrop of dramatic mountain ranges.

Throughout the entire cruise the scenery is breathtaking with huge skies and green seas providing a striking backdrop to white shell-sand beaches and the jagged crags of the unspoiled and enchanting islands of the Hebrides.   

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Basking Sharks make this Skye Cruise extra special

Skye and the Inner Hebrides 6-night cruise 17^th August 2013

Skipper’s Log, The Glen Tarsan

 

Departing from Oban, the first overnight anchorage for the cruise was sheltered Loch Spelve on Mull where red deer were spied on the surrounding hills. The following morning we set off to nearby Duart Bay for a visit to Duart Castle, the seat of Clan Maclean.  The visit was made complete by the presence of a White Tailed Eagle circling overhead and a fun loving Otter swimming near the tender boat on the approach to the castle, disembarking on the beach under the dramatic silhouette of the castle. 

Skippers Log: 6-night Cruise to Skye and the Hebrides departing June 8th

Skipper Martin McWhirr, Alastair Lamont, Engineer and Michael Grahl, Chef

The Cuillins of Skye from The Majestic Line Vessel

We were yet again blessed with excellent weather for this cruise, which allowed our Skipper a free reign in choosing more far-flung anchorages. On this cruise, the vessel explored the Sleat Peninsula on Skye as well
as calling in at the remote Hebridean Island of Rum. Every cruise is different but this will give you a taste of some of the fabulous highlights on offer.

The Glen Massan left Oban for Tobermory on Saturday afternoon where we anchored for the night. On Sunday morning we headed to Inverie in Knoydart for a wilderness walk ashore and a delicious beer in the Old Forge, one of the most remote pubs in the UK.