Charter a crewed sailing or motor yacht to anchor overnight in Village Bay — the only way to experience St. Kilda after the day-trip boats have gone. As dusk falls and the Soay sheep wander the deserted village, you have the world's edge to yourselves.
What to expect
Your crewed charter departs from a Hebridean port and sails west into open Atlantic waters, arriving in the dramatic bowl of Village Bay as day-trippers depart. The evening belongs entirely to you: walk the Village Street in golden light, watch thousands of puffins wheel overhead, and dine aboard with fresh Scottish seafood as the stars emerge over Conachair — the highest sea-cliff in the UK. The following morning allows an unhurried second landing before the sail back through the Western Isles.
Good to know
Requires coordination with your cruise itinerary — best suited to passengers with a full free day or two in the Outer Hebrides. Weather windows to St. Kilda are narrow; your skipper monitors conditions and may adjust routing. NTS landing permits are required and must be arranged by the operator in advance. Enquire 9–12 months ahead for peak summer availability.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at St. Kilda — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in St. Kilda
- St. Kilda Archipelago Day Voyage: Dual World Heritage Landing
- Seabird Safari: Puffin & Gannet RIB Expedition, St. Kilda Cliffs
- Harris Tweed Weaver: Private Loom Demonstration & Bespoke Commission
- Outer Hebrides Private Guided Archaeology: Standing Stones of Callanish
- Scenic Hike to Conachair: St. Kilda's 430m Atlantic Summit