6-Night Hebridean Whisky Festival
on Hjalmar Bjørge

6 day expedition
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    Class of Ship

    Micro Expedition Ship
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    Sustainability

    Micro Ship
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    Berths

    12
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    Zodiacs

    1
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    Ice Class

    1A Rating
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Class of Ship
Micro Expedition Ship
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Sustainability
Micro Ship
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Berths
12
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Zodiacs
1
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Ice Class
1A Rating

Hebridean Whisky Festival on Hjalmar Bjørge

Hjalmar will follow the Hebridean Whisky Festival 2025, visiting the distilleries on the itinerary.

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Hebridean Whisky Festival on Hjalmar Bjørge

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 Standard Stateroom 

Standard Stateroom Hjalmar Bjørge
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There are six passenger cabins aboard the boat, two of which are generally reserved for single occupancy with a supplement.

Capacity Up to 2
Beds Single
Rooms 1 room
Footage 0 sq ft.
Windows Porthole
Balcony No
View
Location Lower deck forward
Suitable for Couples or solo travellers
Accessibility None
Amenities Each cabin has a mirror, bedside reading lamps and wardrobe for storage and hanging clothes. Hand and bath towels are supplied for all guests and there are hand soap dispensers in each cabin. All cabins are warm and cosy each having a thermostat controlled radiator. All duvets and pillows are hypoallergenic and the bed linen is cotton. There is natural light coming in through a porthole in all cabins.
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There is also a separate drying room for wet weather gear and boots. The cabins have electric plug sockets so you are able to charge any of your electrical equipment during the day. However, you can not charge devices overnight as the generator and engine will be off so that passengers can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the location.

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About the MV Hjalmar Bjørge

Billy Heaney

Billy Heaney

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Originally built in 1963, the Hjalmar Bjørge was designed as a Norwegian ice-class rescue vessel. It was extensively refurbished to modern standards to accommodate small groups of passengers in comfortable, cosy cabins. The ship is designed for seaworthiness and stability, ideal for the unpredictable Scottish west coast and North Atlantic waters. The MV Hjalmar Bjørge specialises in small-group expeditions, often carrying between 8 to 12 passengers, allowing for a more intimate and personal experience. Its size allows it to visit smaller harbours and secluded anchorages that larger ships cannot access, making it perfect for exploring hidden gems of the Scottish Isles. The vessel has a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) for shore landings, wildlife viewing, and closer exploration of coastal areas.

Hebridean Adventures

Hebridean Adventures

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Hebridean operation

The Hjalmar Bjørge operates in the Hebrides, including the Inner and Outer Hebrides, St Kilda, and remote islands such as the Monarch Isles, the Shiant Isles, and the Flannan Isles. It offers nature-focused trips where passengers enjoy spectacular landscapes, bird-watching (including puffins, eagles, and other seabirds), seal colonies, dolphins, whales, and other marine wildlife.

Billy Heaney

Billy Heaney

Halmar Bjorge Fingals Cave Scotland

Micro Expedition Ship

As a Micro Expedition ship, MV Hjalmar Bjørge can get very close to land, and tendering is exceptionally flexible and focused on wildlife and other viewing opportunities. 

MV Hjalmar Bjørge is shown here tendered directly beside Fingal's Cave, a sea cave located on the uninhabited island of Staffa, part of the Inner Hebrides in Scotland.

The dining experience is an integral part of the ship experience, sourcing as much local quality Scottish produce as possible and seeking out as many sustainable and ethical producers and suppliers too. The ship also caters to strict allergy/dietary needs. Sustainable wines are also offered.

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Breakfast

Have you tried the famous Stornoway black pudding?

Set yourself up right for your day of adventure with your choice of a hearty or light breakfast. Go full Scottish, maybe a bowl of porridge, or perhaps just some cereal, a yoghurt, fruit or toast to see you through to lunch. All are accompanied by coffee, tea and fruit juices.

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Light Lunch

Whether we are ashore on a remote island excursion or anchored up listening to the sounds of seals and seabirds, our chef will have a light lunch ready for you, which might include soup, sandwiches, fruit or maybe a surprise!?

Hebridean Adventures

Hebridean Adventures

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Evening Dining

The experienced chefs will create sumptuous meals for you, crafted from local produce as often as possible and topped off with splendid desserts or a fruit plate to finish.

Billy Heaney

Billy Heaney

White-tailed Eagle

Perhaps the most dedicated wildlife-watching, live-aboard vessel based in Scotland and the rich waters of the Hebrides, one of Europe's recognised hotspots and home in season to porpoises, whales, dolphins, seals, eagles and seabirds galore (incl. puffins, shags, razorbills, guillemots, gannets, kittiwakes and more.) The ship is committed to providing amazing Scottish island cruises and responsible wildlife encounters, and as such, is proud to be a Wildlife Safe (WiSE) accredited operator. All whale and dolphin sightings are collected and submitted digitally via the Whale Track app to the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT), also working with global cetacean conservation and research organisations such as Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) and the Sea Watch Foundation.

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Expert Guides

Experts like Billy & James join certain wildlife-themed cruises. Billy is a zoologist, wildlife presenter, and filmmaker, who is a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4's Nature Table with Sue Perkins, and has over five years’ experience guiding on wildlife cruises out of Falmouth. He graduated from the University of Exeter with a BSc in Zoology and used remote cameras to study grey seal haul-outs along the Cornish coast for his Masters. 

Rosie B Wild

Rosie B Wild

An inquisitive Puffin

Close to wildlife

The Hebrides are rich in eagles, seals, otters, gannets and puffins. They are also one of the best places in Europe to spot whales, dolphins and porpoises too? A 12-berth vessel gets you as close as possible to wildlife. 

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Deck 1

 

  • Upper observation deck
  • Saloon
  • Drying room
  • Seating
  • Shower and WC

 

 

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Deck 2

  • Guest accommodation
  • Shower and WC

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