Life on Red Moon

On Red Moon we endeavour to bring you an exclusive experience you will never forget - in a really good way! She is the culmination for us of our maritime careers and where we want to pass onto our guests our own wide experience of providing first class service in a friendly, warm and welcoming environment where you can relax and enjoy the sublime Scottish scenery.

Some Red Moon facts...She has four berths; one luxurious double cabin with its own skylight and two roomy and very comfortable single cabins with portholes. Each of the cabins has good storage and we suggest you bring soft collapsible bags which we can store once you have unpacked. Each cabin has a hairdryer and some hanging space.

The wet room - heads ( that's the bathroom in nautical speak!) is spacious and well fitted out, with a great shower which many guests comment is better than their shower at home! To enhance your bathing experience your bathroom is stocked with gorgeous organic Highland Soap ( highlandsoaps.com) skin and hair products. Our beds are covered with sumptuous Devon Duvets (devonduvets.com) pure wool toppers and you will sleep nestled under wool filled duvets and Egyptian or Pima cotton linens. Red Moon is fitted with a diesel powered heating system to keep the boat warm and cosy if the Scottish weather does not co - operate.

'Each to his or her own': whilst we want you to have as relaxing a trip as possible, we also want you to have the best fun ever!. You may want to go for a refreshing dip and experience really wild swimming or go ashore for a walk in the rugged glory of the Scottish landscape; perhaps take in a castle or visit local craft shops. If you prefer to sit quietly on deck, in the cosy wheel house or in our bright galley/saloon and just watch the world go by or read a book, that's great too. 

We love to chat with our guests. Mary is happy to discuss all things foodie and let you into some the chef's tips she's picked up around the world. Scott is always ready to talk boats and engines! He will be very happy to chat about the changes and improvements he has made to Red Moon and of course he is always there to talk about where you want to go and what you would like to do during your stay with us.

Our day will start – whenever YOU want. However, we might recommend that to get the full benefit of your cruise the day starts with breakfast at around 0830. Our generator would go on a wee while before so that we can prepare you a tasty start to the day. Sometimes we may recommend a very early start to catch the tide and on those days we often have a late brunch ...the same can happen if you would like a slow start to the day. 

Mornings may be spent underway or visiting wherever we have anchored or moored the night before. We will usually anchor for lunch, then the afternoon may be an exploration of a new place or we may enjoy a sail onto a different anchorage.  As far as possible you can choose what you want to do and where you want to go – but we will provide information and experience to guide you in this. 

Once we have settled for the evening we will offer you some delicious canapes and an aperitif and there's a moment to reflect on what's happened that day or you may wish to pop down below for a pre - dinner freshen up. The ship's company usually sit down together to eat lunch & dinner and these are served either in the galley/saloon or occasionally on the aft deck. The evening meal, at around 1930,  is a good time to talk about what we might do the next day. Scott can provide information about the weather, the places to see and where is best to ensure a comfortable and interesting trip. Dinner is usually two courses and can be followed by a cheeseboard - if you have room! 

Coffee or tea can then be served in the comfortable wheelhouse or on the aft deck where you may be able to enjoy one of the best parts of sailing – gazing at a dark starlit sky, nightcap in hand, and letting your imagination roam; the perfect end to the day before you wend your way to your cosy and comfortable cabin.  

Whilst guest quarters are entirely separate from the crew cabin, we are always close at hand if you have any concerns and we are always happy and ready to help.