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Scotland’s Wild Isles Cruise: Isle of Skye and the Small Isles

Scotland’s Wild Isles Cruise: Isle of Skye and the Small Isles

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Description

A cruise around the sea lochs of the Isle of Skye and the Small Isles (Muck, Eigg, Rum and Canna) has to be one of the best ways to visit Scotland’s Wild Isles. Extraordinary Scottish wildlife is everywhere from minke and occasional killer and humpback whales, dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks, otters to many species of rare sea birds, especially sea and golden eagles.

Throughout this Wild Isles cruise you will anchor in secluded sea lochs and sail against a spectacular backdrop of dramatic, pristine island coastlines, high sea cliffs, wild mountains and forests. Don’t forget your walking boots for stunning island walks and your swimwear for some tranquil wild swimming.

You start your cruise from Oban (Dunstaffnage marina) and visit the stunning Small Isles and the west coast of Skye, which in Loch Scavaig has the most spectacular wilderness anchorage in the whole of Scotland. We travel along the west coast of Skye and at the next anchorage you can even visit Skye’s famous Talisker malt whisky distillery.

This cruise can be a seven or eight night itinerary depending on the dates you choose to travel.

Trip Name
Scotland's Wild Isles Cruise: Isle of Skye and the Small Isles
Days
9
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 - 9 Scotland's Wild Isles
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. Tobermory: One of the most picturesque towns in the Hebridean Isles with its famous whisky distillery and colourful waterfront. You can wander along the streets, visit the delightful local museum, perhaps watch a pipe band, admire the wooden fishing boats and take in the long history of this lovely village.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. 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.Loch Scavaig, Isle of Skye: The most dramatic anchorage in Scotland, if not Europe. The loch is situated below the mighty Black Cuillins mountains, famous for their difficult rock climbs, and a large colony of seals on Sgeir Doigich. Make sure to make time to enjoy this breathtaking wilderness.Loch Harport, Isle of Skye: Home to the famous Talisker malt whisky distillery.Loch Drumbuie: Just south of Oronsay is secluded Loch Drumbuie, situated between the island and the mainland. A squeeze between high sided cliffs and we are in a perfectly sheltered anchorage.Loch Spelve: A narrow entrance leads us in to the tranquil waters of Loch Spelve with its surrounding ancient oak forest. If we are lucky we might spot an otter along the loch shore. We can also pick up some locally grown mussels before we leave to our next destination.
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. Depending upon the weather and nature’s conditions, wildlife viewing varies. If you wish to visit a specific place or have a specific experience, such as sea eagle tours or whisky tasting, then please do let your skipper know and he will endeavour to meet your request. Excursions and visits ashore are at your own cost.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
30-04-202608-05-2026GBP £2,600Single Cabin
30-04-202608-05-2026GBP £2,800Twin Cabin Semi En-suite
30-04-202608-05-2026GBP £3,040Double / Twin Cabin En-suite
10-05-202618-05-2026GBP £1,600Twin Cabin
10-05-202618-05-2026GBP £2,160Twin Cabin En-suite
10-05-202618-05-2026GBP £2,600Double Cabin En-suite
14-06-202622-06-2026GBP £1,600Twin Cabin
14-06-202622-06-2026GBP £2,160Twin Cabin En-suite
14-06-202622-06-2026GBP £2,600Double Cabin En-suite
30-07-202607-08-2026GBP £2,160Twin Cabin En-suite
30-07-202607-08-2026GBP £2,600Double Cabin En-suite
30-07-202607-08-2026GBP £1,600Twin Cabin
14-08-202622-08-2026GBP £2,600Single Cabin
14-08-202622-08-2026GBP £2,800Twin Cabin Semi En-suite
14-08-202622-08-2026GBP £3,040Double / Twin Cabin En-suite
18-08-202626-08-2026GBP £1,600Twin Cabin
18-08-202626-08-2026GBP £2,160Twin Cabin En-suite
18-08-202626-08-2026GBP £2,600Double Cabin En-suite
26-08-202603-09-2026GBP £2,000Single Cabin
26-08-202603-09-2026GBP £2,200Twin Cabin
26-08-202603-09-2026GBP £3,040Single Cabin En-suite
26-08-202603-09-2026GBP £3,040Twin / Double Cabin En-suite
29-08-202606-09-2026GBP £2,880Twin Cabin En-suite
29-08-202606-09-2026GBP £2,880Double Cabin Adjacent En-suite
29-08-202606-09-2026GBP £3,200Double Cabin En-suite
09-09-202617-09-2026GBP £2,600Single Cabin
09-09-202617-09-2026GBP £2,800Twin Cabin Semi En-suite
09-09-202617-09-2026GBP £3,040Double / Twin Cabin En-suite
13-09-202621-09-2026GBP £2,000Single Cabin
13-09-202621-09-2026GBP £2,200Twin Cabin
13-09-202621-09-2026GBP £3,040Single Cabin En-suite
13-09-202621-09-2026GBP £3,040Twin / Double Cabin En-suite
16-09-202624-09-2026GBP £2,880Twin Cabin En-suite
16-09-202624-09-2026GBP £2,880Double Cabin Adjacent En-suite
16-09-202624-09-2026GBP £3,200Double Cabin En-suite
29-04-202707-05-2027GBP £2,720Single Cabin
29-04-202707-05-2027GBP £2,920Twin Cabin Semi En-suite
29-04-202707-05-2027GBP £3,160Double / Twin Cabin En-suite
10-05-202718-05-2027GBP £1,640Twin Cabin
10-05-202718-05-2027GBP £2,200Twin Cabin En-suite
10-05-202718-05-2027GBP £2,680Double Cabin En-suite
15-05-202723-05-2027GBP £2,960Twin Cabin En-suite
15-05-202723-05-2027GBP £2,960Double Cabin Adjacent En-suite
15-05-202723-05-2027GBP £3,160Double Cabin En-suite
14-06-202722-06-2027GBP £1,640Twin Cabin
14-06-202722-06-2027GBP £2,200Twin Cabin En-suite
14-06-202722-06-2027GBP £2,680Double Cabin En-suite
30-07-202707-08-2027GBP £1,640Twin Cabin
30-07-202707-08-2027GBP £2,200Twin Cabin En-suite
30-07-202707-08-2027GBP £2,680Double Cabin En-suite
14-08-202722-08-2027GBP £2,720Single Cabin
14-08-202722-08-2027GBP £2,920Twin Cabin Semi En-suite
14-08-202722-08-2027GBP £3,160Double / Twin Cabin En-suite
18-08-202726-08-2027GBP £1,640Twin Cabin
18-08-202726-08-2027GBP £2,200Twin Cabin En-suite
18-08-202726-08-2027GBP £2,680Double Cabin En-suite
26-08-202703-09-2027GBP £2,080Single Cabin
26-08-202703-09-2027GBP £2,280Twin Cabin
26-08-202703-09-2027GBP £3,160Twin / Double Cabin En-suite
26-08-202703-09-2027GBP £3,160Single Cabin En-suite
08-09-202716-09-2027GBP £2,960Twin Cabin En-suite
08-09-202716-09-2027GBP £2,960Double Cabin Adjacent En-suite
08-09-202716-09-2027GBP £3,160Double Cabin En-suite
09-09-202717-09-2027GBP £2,720Single Cabin
09-09-202717-09-2027GBP £2,920Twin Cabin Semi En-suite
09-09-202717-09-2027GBP £3,160Double / Twin Cabin En-suite
13-09-202721-09-2027GBP £2,080Single Cabin
13-09-202721-09-2027GBP £2,280Twin Cabin
13-09-202721-09-2027GBP £3,160Twin / Double Cabin En-suite
13-09-202721-09-2027GBP £3,160Single Cabin En-suite

Inclusions

    • Oban
    • Loch Aline
    • Tobermory
    • Rum, Loch Scresort, the Small Isles
    • Canna, the Small Isles
    • Loch Scavaig, Isle of Skye
    • Loch Harport, Isle of Skye
    • Loch Drumbuie
    • Loch Spelve

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