Scottish Small Cruise Ships

Unlike large cruise ships our small ships are able to visit and anchor in shallow, small, unspoiled bays and secluded coves. The friendly atmosphere aboard means that socialising and meals are more relaxed, and our small number of guests quickly get to know each other and their crew. You are closer to the water which makes spotting the myriads of wildlife from the open decks far more enjoyable - and you don’t even have to use binoculars!

 The small groups of like-minded people dining together in breath-taking surroundings, visiting remote island and peaceful walks ashore create wonderful, unforgettable experiences that are not available on large cruise ships. This often makes for guests forming long-lasting friendships and returning voyages.

We have a “leave only a wake” cruising philosophy on all our small ships which are more eco-friendly than large cruise ships and we do not flood small towns and villages with hundreds of tourists.

St Hilda (maximum of six guests) is great for a family holiday. On St Hilda, youngsters and adults can help to haul up the main and mizzen sails, set the jib, learn to tie sailing knots and use the inflatable sea kayak. Swimming from the boat is always enjoyed by our passengers as is fishing for dinner!

Our vessels can be booked for Private Charter up to a maximum of 6 passengers on St Hilda, eleven passengers on Seahorse II, 8 passengers on Gemini Explorer and 8 passengers on Speideren. If you click on the following link you will be able to find all of our Private Charter departure dates: https://www.sthildaseaadventures.co.uk/special-cruises/private-charter

Many of our guests travel solo and enjoy the camaraderie of a small groups of guests. There are single cabins available aboard Gemini Explorer and Seahorse II. St Hilda’s three cabins and Speideren’s four cabins are all for two guests. However, it is possible to book a twin/double cabin aboard any of our four vessels for your sole use with a 25% discount.