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Getting to St Kilda is not easy, but those who are persistent can find a variety of ways to achieve their goal. Many visits to St Kilda begin in the Western Isles, you may wish to find out more about this fascinating area and plan your trip by visiting www.culturehebrides.com Usually visitors get to St Kilda by joining one of the following: Cruise Ships Charter Boats Visit by Yacht Camping Work Parties	Boreray and the Stacs in heavy seas Photograph: Rohan Holt
Cruise ships
Several large cruise ships visit St Kilda every year, often including the National Trust for Scotland Cruise. As the itineraries change every year an internet search is probably the easiest way to check. Cruise Department National Trust for Scotland Hermiston Quay 5 Cultins Rd Edinburgh EH11 4DF E-mail cruises@nts.org.uk www.nts.org.uk/Cruises The supplier list above is for your information only. It is the responsibility of those wishing to visit the islands to obtain further information on the services provided by these companies. The Trust cannot be held responsible for the service you receive.	Cruise ship in Village Bay Photograph: Glasgow Museums
Charter boats     (click for a list of charter boat operators) Charter boats operate from various ports, including Mallaig and Oban. For details of times and prices, you should contact the charter boat operators directly. The journey time is dependent on weather and tide conditions, as well as the type of boat chartered. A motor vessel from Oban, for example, will probably take around 14 hours minimum to travel to St Kilda. From the Western Isles it might be around 8 hours.
Visits by yachts Visitors are welcome to travel to St Kilda by sea using their own transport, such as a private boat or yacht. It is helpful if independent travellers contact the Trust with details of intended travel plans, particularly details of landing and departure times. National Trust for Scotland Balnain House 40 Huntly Street Inverness IV3 5HR Tel: 0844 493 2237 PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING POINTS: You are welcome to come ashore at any time using the jetty in Village Bay, Hirta. All visitors are asked to contact the Ranger on arrival - by using your vessel’s VHF radio - call sign "Kilda Warden", Channel 12 or 16. (Please be considerate if you arrive at an unsocial hour). Dogs (and other domesticated animals) are not permitted on the islands. Please try to avoid visiting on Tuesdays and Fridays, as these are supply days.
Camping The only accommodation on the island for visitors is a small campsite, with room for a maximum of 6 people. Visitors may stay for up to 5 nights. They have shared use of an ablutions block with showers and toilets and access to a drinking water quality water supply, there is no access to an electricity supply, except by prior arrangement. Booking is essential; you may obtain further details and check availability by contacting: National Trust for Scotland Balnain House 40 Huntly Street Inverness IV3 5HR Tel: 0844 493 2237 Bookings for the season can be taken from mid-January each year. We charge £10 per person per night for the facilities and ask that you pay the Ranger directly.