18 independent reviews for Isle of Mull and Small Isles explorer

We really appreciate you taking the time to write some comments regarding your cruise with us. Our three vessels are small cruise ships and Gemini’s cabins ensuite are small but they have been carefully designed when the boat was entirely refurbished recently, and equipped with all modern conveniences. There are pictures of our three vessels' cabins on our website to help our future guests decide if this vacation is suitable for them. What is very special and a delight, is that, as they are small cruise ships, our vessels can take their passengers in places of unspoilt beauty which bigger vessels would not be able to visit. I would like to reassure you regarding our commitment to sustainable tourism. We always support local communities and employ the services of the local marina, shops, services, restaurants and guides. These suppliers employ local staff. We encourage our guests to visit locally important heritage sites, visit local gardens, craft shops and participate in cultural events. We also work with local wildlife rangers and tour guides. With regards to our environmental impact: We ask guests to bring their own water bottles which we refill. We do not use straws, plastic cutlery/plates, drink stirrers. We recycle all of our waste where it is possible to do so. We buy items with minimal packaging. Engine revolutions are kept to a minimum to reduce fuel consumption. We do not travel at night as we anchor in secluded anchorages and in two of our vessels the fuel consuming generators are switched off to give quiet ships. All fuel usage is recorded so that fuel consumption can be tightly monitored. Our company depends largely on the internet and word of mouth for marketing to reduce paper waste. We use low energy LEDs where possible. When purchasing equipment, priority is given to the products that consume less water, energy and fuel. Guests traveling all the way by public transport (bus, ferry or train) will receive a Green Voucher towards the cost of their cruise. We try to use seasonal and locally produced food when possible, which, unfortunately, isn’t always the case, depending on the season and demand. Vegetarians and Vegans are catered for. We are also supporting various wildlife Trusts and were awarded, following a detailed inspection, The Green Tourism's Gold Award. I hope that this will be helpful. We hope to see you soon again for another Hebridean, marine adventure.