St Hilda Sea Adventures

St Hilda Sea Adventures

Scottish small ship cruises

St Hilda Sea Adventures provides small ship sailing and wildlife holidays on the beautiful West Coast of Scotland.  Exploring the breathtakingly beautiful islands, sea lochs and mountains of the Inner and Outer Hebrides makes for a truly unforgettable adventure for all ages.

St Hilda Sea Adventures
St Hilda Sea Adventures

St Hilda’s three small ships are St Hilda, a traditional, wooden ex-Tall Ship (maximum 6 passengers); Seahorse II,  an ex-Norwegian Ferry (maximum 11 passengers); and Gemini Explorer, an ex-Cruising Lifeboat (maximum 8 passengers). 

All three vessels have been converted to offer comfort and style, anchoring in sheltered, idyllic, safe havens where you can visit world famous malt whisky distilleries and remote Scottish islands such as St Kilda, Mull, Skye, Jura, Islay, Staffa and Iona.

Why Travel with St Hilda Sea Adventures?

A holiday aboard the small ships of St Hilda Sea Adventures is fun and informal. The roomy deck saloons are where everyone dines and socialises and the outdoor decks are perfect for spotting wildlife, relaxing and eating al fresco and, throughout the cruise, you will have the services of your own skipper and cook.

St Hilda Sea Adventures
St Hilda Sea Adventures

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Destinations & Tours

Key Destinations

British Isles & Ireland

Indulge An Interest

On some cruises, art tutors, photography specialists or wildlife guides travel onboard, at no extra cost to passengers.

One Of The Best

In 2017, The Guardian newspaper rated St Hilda Sea Adventures as one of the ten best small ship cruises in the world.

Self-catering Options In Oban

How about holidaying without setting sail? The ships are available for self-catering stays of 3 nights or more from £204 per night per vessel – perfect for social bubbles. The berths are at  Dunstaffnage Marina, three miles north of Oban.

Marina Location

The Marina is perfectly located in beautiful surroundings with easy access to Scotland’s west coast. Nearby Oban is a bustling little ferry port and the gateway to the Hebridean isles.

Lots To Do In The Area

From Oban, you can visit local islands, take wildlife tours, sample the local whisky, explore beautiful sandy beaches, admire ancient castles, fly-fish for trout on the local lochs and play picturesque and challenging golf courses. And the Northern Lights sometimes make an appearance too!

Special Offers

St Hilda Sea Adventures

Quirky self-catering stays in the Inner Hebrides from £204 per night per vessel

The unique 6-11 berth small ships of St Hilda are also available for self-catering stays of 3 nights or more, berthed in Dunstaffnage Marina, a superb marina in an idyllic location, just three miles north of Oban.

The Marina is perfectly located in beautiful surroundings with easy access to Scotland’s west coast. Nearby Oban is a bustling little ferry port and is the gateway to the Hebridean isles. You can visit local islands, take wildlife tours, sample the local whisky, explore beautiful sandy beaches, admire ancient castles, fly-fish for trout on the local lochs and play picturesque and challenging golf courses.

For more details on this offer, please call 01631 564121

We regularly receive special offers and discounts from our travel partners.

For the latest offers and a bespoke quotation, speak to a St Hilda Sea Adventures advisor on 01631 564121​.

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