Experience Scotland’s most magical islands with this cruise – following William and Kate’s anniversary trip

A day alive with world-class hiking, breaching whales and boat-fresh seafood lingers on with a smouldering Hebridean sunset, enjoyed with a dram in hand in the on-deck hot tub. Welcome to life aboard Hebrides Cruises’ Emma Jane, a small luxury ship that eases just 10 guests on life-affirming adventures around Scotland’s incomparable islands.

It’s no wonder that the Prince and Princess of Wales are rumoured to have sailed to Mull when they celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary. “There is nowhere quite like the Hebrides,” beams the Emma Jane’s skipper Jake (it’s very much first-name terms with Hebrides Cruises) from the helm of a plush cruiser that feels more Monaco than Mallaig. “To explore this magical archipelago is a real privilege; I cannot think of anywhere else I’d rather be sailing.”