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 addition of the Glen Shiel to our fleet has allowed us to offer new cruises for our guests in 2019.  We are particularly excited about our - North West Coast Wilderness Cruise which extends up to the beautiful coastline of Wester Ross.  Peppered with pretty coastal villages like Applecross,  Badachro, Gairloch and Poolewe and strips of white sandy beaches linking  stunning landscapes, we are looking forward to being able to introduce our guests to some  of the most remote and beautiful scenery in this part of Scotland. We have created this new 10-night itinerary for the Glen Shiel that will allow us to explore up as far… Read More

Last week some of the Majestic Line office team braved the freezing cold and visited Ardmaleish Boatyard on the Isle of Bute - our mission to see how work was progressing on our new ship the Glen Shiel.   As you can see from the photographs below she is really taking shape - we can't wait to see how she looks in the spring of… Read More

The Majestic Line has officially kicked off its highly anticipated 2024 season with a grand welcome featuring the stirring melodies of bagpipes at both Dunoon and Oban. With a touch of tradition, guests were greeted with the iconic sounds of Scotland as they stepped aboard to embark on unforgettable adventures. Adding to the enchantment of the occasion, we played host to not just one, but two wedding celebrations aboard, setting the stage for romance amidst the serene beauty of the Scottish West Coast. Couples exchanged vows and honeymooned against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery, creating timeless memories to last a… Read More