St Hilda Sea Adventures News

08/03/2019 15:21

Isle of Mull, Fingal’s Cave, Iona Abbey, Puffin Colony, Sea Eagles

Our first Scottish cruise, this season, aboard ex-tall ship St Hilda is the six night Mull Odyssey Cruise: Staffa, Iona and the Ross of Mull. Departure date is the 26th April. A few spaces still available!  

It is one of our favourites as there is so much to see and do. Guests can visit the colourful little town of Tobermory, Fingal’s Cave (Staffa), Iona Abbey and see incredible wildlife such as a puffin colony and soaring sea eagles.

04/03/2019 22:36

Now included in QuirkyCruise.com, a site covering small ship cruising of all kinds all over the world! 

26/02/2019 15:00

Scottish Art Cruise - Just One Cabin Left

Only one twin cabin left for our Mull Odyssey cruise with art tutor Anthea Gage. Departs on the 28th April for six nights. Solo travellers can book the cabin for their sole use with a 20% discount or else, come with a friend who doesn’t have to participate in the art sessions. 

19/02/2019 09:43

Guided Wildlife Cruise to Isle of Skye and the Small Isles

Our first Scottish cruise of the season will be departing in just two months aboard our small ship Seahorse II! We still have a couple of spaces left so book soon to enjoy a Guided Wildlife Tour to Skye and the Small Isles with Dr Julie Ackroyd:

https://www.sthildaseaadventures.co.uk/scottish-cruise/a-guided-wildlife-tour-to-the-isle-of-skye-and-the-small-isles/18-apr-19

14/02/2019 21:28

St Kilda and the Outer Hebrides Cruise

Our 11 night cruises to St Kilda and the Outer Hebrides are booking up fast. St Hilda is already fully booked but we do have a few spaces left in 2019 onboard our small ship Seahorse II. 

Departure dates with availability are 2nd July (just one space!), 15th July and 4th Aug 2019.

Take a look at the itinerary for more details: 

https://www.sthildaseaadventures.co.uk/scottish-cruise/st-kilda-a-wildlife-cruise-in-the-outer-hebrides/30-jun-19

08/02/2019 15:53

Malt Whisky & Scottish Wildlife Cruise

Our whisky cruises this coming season depart on the 22nd May and 6th June. The passengers travelling aboard Seahorse II (departing on the 22nd May cruise) will have the pleasure to be on Islay during the famous Whisky and Music festival.

Take a look at our itinerary for more details:

 https://www.sthildaseaadventures.co.uk/scottish-cruise/malt-whisky-and-scottish-wildlife-cruise/22-may-19

30/01/2019 15:06

20% DISCOUNT - BOOK NOW

Up to 20% off for families (minimum 4) on our 2019 small ship cruises aboard St Hilda and Seahorse II. Book before the 28th February 2019 and simply quote ‘FAM20’ when booking.

Take a look at our cruises with four or more spaces available:
https://www.sthildaseaadventures.co.uk/charters/family-cruise-holiday 

Our Scottish cruises are the perfect holiday for a family in Scotland - children and adults love learning to hoist the sails and using our sea kayaks and paddleboard. It will make for an unforgettable holiday!

29/01/2019 10:09

FREE VOUCHER UP TO £200

Receive a free voucher worth £200 when you make your first booking with us (before 28th Feb 2019)! The voucher can be used to make a second booking for yourself or can be passed to friends or family to use towards their own Scottish cruise. 

Call 01777 810802 or e-mail info@sthildaseaadventures for more details. Alternatively, have a look at our 2019 calendar and cruises on our website: https://www.sthildaseaadventures.co.uk/scottish-cruises/calendar/2019 

22/01/2019 14:57

Winter 2019 Is Here

A beautiful day on the west coast of Scotland. Not the most ideal for winter maintenance however!

17/01/2019 22:12

NEW SPECIAL CRUISES

Our six ‘NEW SPECIAL’ cruises with photography tutors, art tutors and wildlife specialists are booking up fast. Take a look at our website for more information, itineraries and dates. NOTE: the tutoring or guide is at no extra cost to our guests and you don’t have to take part if you don’t want to.

29/12/2018 16:43

SECOND ART CRUISE - NO EXTRA COST

We hope you have all had a ‘relaxing’ Christmas! Due to a high demand for our spring art tutor cruise, we have decided to introduce a 2nd art cruise through the Caledonian Canal with art tutor Anthea Gage, RSW. Anthea has over 30 years’ experience teaching artists of all ages and of all abilities. 

Link to cruise: https://www.sthildaseaadventures.co.uk/scottish-cruise/loch-ness-and-the-caledonian-canal-art-tutor-onboard

12/12/2018 21:51

Photograph and Cruise the Scottish Islands

Our 10 night ‘'Skye, Shiant and the Summer Isles’ cruise will now have a photography tutor onboard, at no additional cost to our passengers! You don’t have to take advantage of the tutoring but if you wish to do so please let us know when you book your cruise.

Cruise departs 17th August 2019 from Dunstaffnage marina, Oban.

Link to cruise itinerary:

https://www.sthildaseaadventures.co.uk/scottish-cruise/skye-shiant-and-the-summer-isles-photography-tutor-onboard

08/12/2018 15:15

20% DISCOUNT UNTIL 15th JAN 2019

20% discount for families (minimum four) and for whole boat charters on all our 2019 cruises aboard St Hilda and Seahorse II. Simply book before the 15th of January 2019 with code “Noël”. 

Departure dates available for whole boat charter (max 6 passengers) aboard ex-tallship St Hilda: April 19th and 26th, June 16th and 25th, July 21st, August 18th and 28th, September 13th and 23rd, October 8th and 15th. 

St Hilda is the perfect holiday for a family - children and adults love learning to hoist the sails and using our inflatable sea kayak! Take a look at all the ‘things to do’ from our small ships: https://www.sthildaseaadventures.co.uk/your-holiday/things-to-do. 

05/12/2018 21:59

Winter Conversion 2018 - Seahorse II - Double/twin En-suites

The winter conversion has started!

Seahorse II has arrived at Mallaig boatyard and the team already got cracking on the double/twin en-suite conversion! What a lovely trip north (a wee bit chilly!), in between storms. 

02/12/2018 22:31

NEW Cruises With Wildlife Specialist

We now how two extra special cruises onboard Seahorse II with a wildlife specialist at no extra cost to our guests:

- A Guided Wildlife Tour to the Isle of Skye and the Small Isles, departs 18th April 2019, 8 nights
- A Guided Wildlife Tour to St Kilda and the Shiants, departs 15th July 2019, 10 nights

For available spaces, take a look at our 2019 calendar:https://www.sthildaseaadventures.co.uk/scottish-cruises/calendar/2019

Book soon to ensure you will be exploring the remote Scottish islands and lochs next summer onboard our small ships.

19/11/2018 21:58

NEW Art Tutor Cruise

There are still spaces available onboard our new ‘Mull Odyssey’ cruise departing on the 28th April with art tutor Anthea Gage (with no extra cost!).

You don’t have to take advantage of Anthea’s tutoring but if you wish to do so, you will explore a wide variety of materials and techniques, from drawing with traditional media like pencils and oil pastels, to liquid watercolour painting, mixed media work and collage…all while cruising the Scottish islands!

The focus will be on developing individual skills and enjoying learning about new approaches to drawing and painting, using the sketch books to later produce a more finished and detailed work indoors.

Everyone is welcome to take part whether you are a beginner or a more experienced artist.

14/11/2018 11:52

NEW CRUISE - MULL ODYSSEY: ART TUTOR ONBOARD

Departs 28th April 2019 aboard small ship Seahorse II.

This special six night Mull Odyssey cruise goes to all the usual wonderful places (Staffa, Iona, Treshnish Isles, Coll, Ross of Mull, Tobermory, etc) and, in addition, we have onboard, for your enjoyment, a very experienced art tutor Anthea Gage, RSW.

You don’t have to take advantage of Anthea’s tutoring but, if you wish, we will supply all the art materials free of charge.

See link for more details: https://www.sthildaseaadventures.co.uk/scottish-cruise/mull-odyssey-cruise-art-tutor-onboard

05/11/2018 00:14

Autumn Colours

A few pictures from the last cruise of the season aboard small ship St Hilda. Lovely Autumn colours and charming smiles! Thank you Rusty & Tess for sharing the pictures.

23/10/2018 23:25

NEW CRUISE TO ST KILDA & THE SHIANT ISLES WITH WILDLIFE SPECIALIST ABOARD

This new 10 night Scottish cruise departs on the 15th July 2019 aboard small ship Seahorse II. A wildlife specialist will be onboard without any extra cost to our passengers! Here is the link to this Scottish islands cruise on our website:
https://www.sthildaseaadventures.co.uk/scottish-cruise/a-guided-wildlife-tour-to-st-kilda-and-the-shiants

18/10/2018 17:33

Our two wee ships are home for the winter!

Time to give our wee ships some ‘tender loving care’ after a busy and adventurous season exploring the Inner and Outer Hebrides. 

Over the winter we are fitting Seahorse II with two new double/twin en-suites cabins as well as a new dining area. These conversions will make the voyage aboard Seahorse II an even more enjoyable experience!