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Scotland’s Isle of Mull and Small Isles Explorer Cruise

Scotland’s Isle of Mull and Small Isles Explorer Cruise

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Description

Enjoy an extraordinary voyage of seven nights exploring the Sound of Mull and the Small Isles. The Isle of Mull, inhabited since 6000 BC, is the quintessential island of the Inner Hebrides and rich in Scottish history. The outlying Small isles, Muck, Eigg, Rum and Canna, are justly famous for their sheltered anchorages, spectacular birdlife and ever-changing, island scenery. History, wildlife, spectacular islands and breathtaking mountains, this is a truly unforgettable Scottish cruise. Don’t forget your hiking boots for stunning island walks!

Trip Name
Scotland's Isle of Mull and Small Isles Explorer Cruise
Days
7
Overview
Vessel Type: Small Ship Length: 72 feet / 21.9 meters Passenger Capacity: 8 Built / refurbished: 1974 / 2020 Gemini Explorer delivers a markedly different small-ship experience: a 1974 Clyde-class cruising lifeboat rebuilt for charter work while retaining the character of her original role. The hull, engines and core structure remain true to the vessel that once served at Clovelly and took part in the 1979 Fastnet storm, but successive refits have added a bright saloon, a modern galley, high bulwarks, a viewing deck and en-suite cabins. The result is a functional, seaworthy platform with clear traces of its RNLI history, upgraded just enough to support comfortable coastal exploration without diluting the vessel’s working-boat identity. Accommodation is compact but warm, with seven berths arranged between forward en-suite cabins and an aft twin sharing facilities with the crew. Life revolves around the deck saloon for dining and conversation, while the upper viewing deck offers the best vantage point for wildlife and landscape watching. Guests can bring their own gear, make use of the onboard two-person kayak, and settle into an informal routine shaped by a skipper who knows the Hebrides intimately and a chef who keeps meals local and fresh.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Days 1 - 7 Isle of Mull and Small Isles
Some of the places we may visit are:Oban: Your departure point will be Oban (Dunstaffnage Marina), the gateway to the Hebridean isles. After a short introduction to life on board our small ship we depart for our first destination.Loch Aline: In the picturesque Loch Aline there are woodland walks and, at the head of the loch, is ancient Ardtornish estate and woodland gardens.Loch Drumbuie: A squeeze between high sided cliffs and we are in a perfectly sheltered anchorage. A lovely location for going sea kayaking or for a swim.Canna, the Small Isles: Canna is possibly the most beautiful of all the Small islands. Its 200 metre high cliffs of Compass Hill rise dramatically out of the sea and we have a good chance of seeing both sea and golden eagles. The anchorage on Canna is one of the best of the Small Isles and a stroll ashore to see the puffins and wild flower meadows of Sanday's Machair is a pure delight.Muck, the Small Isles: The small island of Muck (Muck is Gaelic for 'Pig') is only a couple of miles long and a mile wide. Ashore there are wonderful coastal walks and many seabirds. On Horse Island, which is accessible at low water, there is a colony of puffins.Eigg, the Small Isles: The "Sgurr of Eigg", an ancient, eroded volcanic plug that creates a dramatic cliff on the east side of the island and a high ridge which runs west. There are beautiful white-sand bays and a quartz beach that creates the famous "singing sands".Rum, Loch Scresort, the Small Isles: Rum Island is a National Nature Reserve and famous for its herds of red deer and sheer sea cliffs which are home to nesting sea eagles. A visit to the Kinloch castle near the anchorage or a guided walk and talk with the ranger Trudi Clarke is definitely worthwhile.Tobermory: One of the most picturesque towns in the Hebrides. If you wish, we can make time to visit the local distillery or visit eagles (Mull is the best place in the UK to see eagles).Loch Spelve: A loch on the south side of Mull. To enter we have to negotiate the narrow entrance. The anchorage in this sheltered loch, which is surrounded by an ancient oak forest, gives us unparalleled views of the mountains of Mull. There are resident otters along its shoreline.
Day 2 - Please Note:
Please note that your voyage is weather dependent. Weather doesn't just mean good or bad weather. There are many considerations such as tidal gates, wind direction and strength, the strength and direction of currents, overfalls, and fetch. If you wish to visit a specific place or have a specific experience, such as fly fishing, sea eagle tours, whisky tasting, then please do let your skipper know and he will endeavour to meet your request.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
14-04-202620-04-2026GBP £2,050Single Cabin
14-04-202620-04-2026GBP £2,200Twin Cabin Semi En-suite
14-04-202620-04-2026GBP £2,380Double / Twin Cabin En-suite
27-04-202603-05-2026GBP £2,160Twin Cabin En-suite
27-04-202603-05-2026GBP £2,160Double Cabin Adjacent En-suite
27-04-202603-05-2026GBP £2,400Double Cabin En-suite
01-05-202607-05-2026GBP £1,400Twin Cabin
01-05-202607-05-2026GBP £1,890Twin Cabin En-suite
01-05-202607-05-2026GBP £2,275Double Cabin En-suite
24-06-202630-06-2026GBP £1,890Twin Cabin En-suite
24-06-202630-06-2026GBP £2,275Double Cabin En-suite
24-06-202630-06-2026GBP £1,400Twin Cabin
18-08-202624-08-2026GBP £1,500Single Cabin
18-08-202624-08-2026GBP £1,650Twin Cabin
18-08-202624-08-2026GBP £2,280Twin / Double Cabin En-suite
18-08-202624-08-2026GBP £2,280Single Cabin En-suite
28-08-202603-09-2026GBP £1,400Twin Cabin
28-08-202603-09-2026GBP £1,890Twin Cabin En-suite
28-08-202603-09-2026GBP £2,275Double Cabin En-suite
01-09-202607-09-2026GBP £2,050Single Cabin
01-09-202607-09-2026GBP £2,200Twin Cabin Semi En-suite
01-09-202607-09-2026GBP £2,380Double / Twin Cabin En-suite
08-09-202614-09-2026GBP £2,160Twin Cabin En-suite
08-09-202614-09-2026GBP £2,160Double Cabin Adjacent En-suite
08-09-202614-09-2026GBP £2,400Double Cabin En-suite
22-09-202628-09-2026GBP £1,400Twin Cabin
22-09-202628-09-2026GBP £1,890Twin Cabin En-suite
22-09-202628-09-2026GBP £2,275Double Cabin En-suite
23-09-202629-09-2026GBP £1,500Single Cabin
23-09-202629-09-2026GBP £1,650Twin Cabin
23-09-202629-09-2026GBP £2,280Single Cabin En-suite
23-09-202629-09-2026GBP £2,280Twin / Double Cabin En-suite
27-09-202603-10-2026GBP £2,050Single Cabin
27-09-202603-10-2026GBP £2,200Twin Cabin Semi En-suite
27-09-202603-10-2026GBP £2,380Double / Twin Cabin En-suite
13-04-202719-04-2027GBP £2,140Single Cabin
13-04-202719-04-2027GBP £2,290Twin Cabin Semi En-suite
13-04-202719-04-2027GBP £2,470Double / Twin Cabin En-suite
22-04-202728-04-2027GBP £1,435Twin Cabin
22-04-202728-04-2027GBP £1,925Twin Cabin En-suite
22-04-202728-04-2027GBP £2,345Double Cabin En-suite
29-04-202705-05-2027GBP £2,220Double Cabin Adjacent En-suite
29-04-202705-05-2027GBP £2,220Twin Cabin En-suite
29-04-202705-05-2027GBP £2,370Double Cabin En-suite
24-06-202730-06-2027GBP £1,435Twin Cabin
24-06-202730-06-2027GBP £1,925Twin Cabin En-suite
24-06-202730-06-2027GBP £2,345Double Cabin En-suite
18-08-202724-08-2027GBP £1,560Single Cabin
18-08-202724-08-2027GBP £1,710Twin Cabin
18-08-202724-08-2027GBP £2,370Single Cabin En-suite
18-08-202724-08-2027GBP £2,370Twin / Double Cabin En-suite
28-08-202703-09-2027GBP £1,435Twin Cabin
28-08-202703-09-2027GBP £1,925Twin Cabin En-suite
28-08-202703-09-2027GBP £2,345Double Cabin En-suite
31-08-202706-09-2027GBP £2,220Double Cabin Adjacent En-suite
31-08-202706-09-2027GBP £2,220Twin Cabin En-suite
31-08-202706-09-2027GBP £2,370Double Cabin En-suite
01-09-202707-09-2027GBP £2,040Single Cabin
01-09-202707-09-2027GBP £2,190Twin Cabin Semi En-suite
01-09-202707-09-2027GBP £2,370Double / Twin Cabin En-suite
01-09-202707-09-2027GBP £0Special Departure - Art Tutor Onboard
13-09-202719-09-2027GBP £1,435Twin Cabin
13-09-202719-09-2027GBP £1,925Twin Cabin En-suite
13-09-202719-09-2027GBP £2,345Double Cabin En-suite
19-09-202725-09-2027GBP £2,140Single Cabin
19-09-202725-09-2027GBP £2,290Twin Cabin Semi En-suite
19-09-202725-09-2027GBP £2,470Double / Twin Cabin En-suite
23-09-202729-09-2027GBP £1,560Single Cabin
23-09-202729-09-2027GBP £1,710Twin Cabin
23-09-202729-09-2027GBP £2,370Twin / Double Cabin En-suite
23-09-202729-09-2027GBP £2,370Single Cabin En-suite
26-09-202702-10-2027GBP £2,220Double Cabin Adjacent En-suite
26-09-202702-10-2027GBP £2,220Twin Cabin En-suite
26-09-202702-10-2027GBP £2,370Double Cabin En-suite

Inclusions

    • Discover Oban
    • Explore Loch Aline, Loch Drumbuie, Canna & Muck
    • Visit Eigg, Rum, Tobermory & Loch Spelve

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