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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:	Boreray and the Stacs in heavy seas Photograph: Rohan Holt
Advice for Visitors Work Parties Cruise Ships Charter Boats Visit by Yacht
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. The Spirit of Adventure National Trust for Scotland Holidays Department Wemyss House 28 Charlotte Square Edinburgh EH2 4ET Tel: +44 (0)844 493 2457 E-mail cruises@nts.org.uk www.nts.org.uk/Cruises Hebridean Princess Hebridean Island Cruises Kintail House Carlton New Road Skipton North Yorkshire, BD23 2DE, UK Tel: +44 (0)1756 704700 Fax: +44 (0)1756 704794 www.hebridean.co.uk 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
Code of Conduct for Cruise Ships
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: 01463 232 034 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 6 or 16. (Please be considerate if you arrive at an unsocial hour). The only accommodation on the island for visitors is a small campsite, which takes a maximum of 6 people. Booking is essential and details and availability can be obtained from the above office. Bookings for the 2009 season can be taken from mid-January 2009. 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.