The Majestic Line confirms fourth vessel to sail to new locations in expanding small-ship cruising sector in Scotland

Glen Shiel Deck Plans

Market leading Scottish small-ship cruising specialist, The Majestic Line, has confirmed a new purpose-built vessel, which will be delivered for their 2019 summer season.  The build begins this month at Ardmaleish Boatbuilding Co. Ltd on the Island of Bute, and will see Majestic Line’s newest boat in operation in 2019, quite fittingly, in the company’s 15th year of operation.  Named after a tranquil Glen on the North West Mainland, Glen Shiel will complement the three existing boats, with design features such as more powerful engines for faster sailing and an improved observation saloon.  Similar to sister ship Glen… Read More

The Majestic Line follows Master Sommelier’s recommendation for their 2018 wines

As we enter our 14th year of operation we are delighted to see so many returning friends year after year choosing new itineraries and destinations onboard our three mini-cruise ships.  This year 30% of our guests are returning which means we have a staggering 70% of new guests too!  We look forward to welcoming you all onboard our 2018 season.  With these figures and knowing that almost half our bookings for 2019 are previous guests we felt it was the right time to choose a new selection of house wines to complement our delicious gourmet menus. In December we attended a wine tasting, hosted by… Read More

Jane McDonald loses her heart to Scottish small-ship cruising

A small-ship cruise in the Hebrides is now a must-have holiday thanks to the Channel 5 programme“Cruising with Jane McDonald” For the first time, cruise Guru Jane McDonald decided to try a small-ship cruise as part of her new series “Cruising with Jane McDonald”. The broadcast of her experience on board a mini-cruise vessel has set our very niche sector of cruising alight. Jane joined a group of shipmates on board our mini-cruise vessel Glen Tarsan, in May 2016 for a 6-night cruise around the Island of Mull in the Inner… Read More