I have been sailing in these water for many years, but was on Selkie for the first time - a good boat with a hugely experienced skipper who is also a great cook. The Scottish weather is unpredictable, of course, so it is important to take warm and waterproof gear. That weather means that there are few boats on the water and vast spaces to explore, on land and sea. The birds on the Treshnish Isles were spectacular. I will be back next year.

  Trip of a lifetime sailing to St Kilda and mooring for the night - and swimming - in Village Bay. Gannets swirling around the stacs like confetti. Dolphins surfing the bow waves every day. 18 different types of bird including St Kilda wren. Going back...More

  We went on the first ever Geo Sail on Selkie Explorer exploring the marine and geological wonders of the Inner Hebrides with skipper Celia, first mate Dean and geo-leader Angus. Everything was spectacular even the weather. We sailed amazing passages, walked on remote beaches, anchored...More

  I discovered Selkie Explorers through a work colleague and knew this kind trip would be an extraordinary experience. My husband and I joined Celia and the Selkie for a 5 day journey to St. Kilda. We ran into some bad weather and took a detour,...More

  We sailed from Eigg to Mallaig in April 2018. Selkie Explorers, skipper Celia, and first mate Sean provide extremely good tuition on the basics of sailing to two first timers. The trip was a superb introduction to yachting and the commentary on local wildlife was...More

  Back again for a brilliant trip on Selkie to Outer Hebrides and back via Canna, Rum and Eigg. Great sailing, great company, wildlife – otters, puffins and more. More than a sailing trip with the skipper’s in depth knowledge of all things local including first...More

  I have a lot of experience sailing my own boat and rented ones in different parts of the world. For the discovery of the north western coast of Scotlan, a group of friends and Ipicked Selkie Explorer, chartered by its owner Celia and assited by...More

  5 mates and I just spent 8 days on the Selkie with Celia and Dean sailing out to St Kilda and around the islands of Harris, Skye and Eigg along with others. Difficult to say how much we enjoyed the tour other than fantastic. Every...More