Cruise launched in Hebrides to combat over-tourism on Skye and islands

A SIX-night cruise around the Hebrides has been announced to combat the pressures of over-tourism on the islands.

Skye alone is a top tourist destination with more than a million visitors predicted to make the journey north to see the natural beauty of the island.The boat tour will give visitors the chance to explore Skye from a distance as well as the chance to visit Muck, Eigg, Rum, and Canna. Hebrides Cruises’ acknowledges the need for sustainable tourism practices that ensure the conservation of Scotland's natural resources and believes that offering the opportunity to go by sea will help elevate the pressures of over-visiting onshore.According to VisitScotland’s most recent research, 80% of tourists expressed a desire to revisit within the next five years. With Scotland receiving an 82% recommendation rate, it continues to attract visitors from all over the world.

Source: Holiday News (holidaynews.net)

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