Discover Scotland by Land and Sea

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This 11 night voyage splits into two main parts. Discover Scotland by land is from the 13th August to 18th August 2020 (5 nights) and discovering the West coast of Scotland by sea is from the 18th August to 23rd August 2020 (5 nights). There is a final night (23rd August) on land. You can choose to book the entire voyage or, if you wish, just the sea or land ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Scotland by Sea: This five night Scottish cruise takes you along the majestic Sound of Mull, famous for its wildlife and bordered by the Isle of Mull and the Morvern Peninsula, and along historic Loch Linnhe. Our voyage will give you the full flavour of Scotland from the sea: its sheltered sea lochs, tranquil anchorages, picturesque harbours, ancient castles and even a whisky distillery. The mini cruise is a wonderful introduction to the breath-taking Hebrides and Islands.
    • Scotland by Land: You will travel by land through those must see-parts of Scotland. Each trips comes with a driver-guide who knows the scenic views, Scotland's romantic and violent history and those special, tucked away places. The land tour includes all accommodation (with breakfast) and entry to key sites. Our partner Clans and Castles will be organising the land part of the voyage .

What's this trip about?

    This 11 night voyage splits into two main parts. Discover Scotland by land is from the 13th August to 18th August 2020 (5 nights) and discovering the West coast of Scotland by sea is from the 18th August to 23rd August 2020 (5 nights). There is a final night (23rd August) on land. You can choose to book the entire voyage or, if you wish, just the sea or land section. There is also the option of a 'self-drive' tour for the land part.

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Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Sailing
  • National Parks
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature

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Itinerary

Day 1: (land)

Experience teaches us that people prefer to give themselves at least a full day to recover from the flight, adjust to the time zone and explore a little on their own. We are therefore including a night at a chic Bed and Breakfast close to Edinburgh city centre before ...

Day 2: (land)

We all meet in the foyer and set off for the West Highlands. Past Loch Lomond and over the ‘Rest and Be Thankful Pass and into the Argyll Highlands. A visit to Inveraray with its magnificent castle – seat and home of the Chiefs of Clan Campbell and Dukes of Argyll. We stay in a nearby Inn.

Day 3: (land)

We drive deeper into the West Highlands. A seaside visit to the ancient crosses at Kilmory and Castle Sween – Scotland’s first stone-built fortress. Then on to Saddell, one of the original centres of the Macdonald Lords of the Isles.

Day 4: (land)

We tour the legendary Kilmartin Glen, capital of Dark Age Dalriada. Then up the stunning West Coast of Argyll to the fishing port of Oban and then our West Coast castle for two nights.

Day 5: (land)

Exploring the West Coast. Ardchattan, dramatic GlenCoe, scene of the infamous massacre, and back via Glenorchy and Kilchurn castle on Loch Awe.

Day 6: (land/sea)

Time to take to the waves, 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 lift anchor and set sail to our first destination which is Loch Linnhe. We travel past...

Day 7: (sea)

A narrow entrance leads us in to the tranquil waters of Loch Spelve (on the beautiful Isle of Mull) 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 local grown mussels in the morning before we leave to our next destination.

Day 8: (sea)

First stop is at our daytime anchorage in Duart Bay which is below the spectacular 13th century Duart Castle, the ancestral home to the Maclean clan. You can go for walks along the shore and visit the castle and learn about its rich clan history.

Then on to Tob...

Day 9: (sea)

Across the Sounds of Mull and into the mouth of Loch Sunart. Here, just south of Oronsay island, lies secluded and remote Loch Drumbuie. A squeeze between high sided cliffs and we are in a perfectly sheltered anchorage. We can spend a tranquil afternoon and night here.

Day 10: (sea)

South to picturesque Loch Aline, where there are woodland walks and, at the head of the loch, Ardtornish estate and gardens. Old Ardtornish castle - fortress of the Lords of the Isles and scene of the infamous treaty between them and the English king - is on the headland above.

Day 11: (sea/land)

We return to Dunstaffnage marina by 12:30.  Collected to hook up with a glorious train journey back through the Highlands to Edinburgh for a comfortable last night.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,726
Price per day$430
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Pricing for the 11 nights voyage (with guide during the land section):

  • $4,726 per person which includes the double/twin en-suite aboard Seahorse II.
  • $4,478 per person which includes the twin cabin (with washbasin and toilet) or the single cabin (with washbasin) aboard Seahorse II.
  • All solo travellers sharing a room on land will receive a $248 discount.

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.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with St Hilda Sea Adventures.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Francis

Jul 2020

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had a simply marvellous and memorable experience

I had a simply marvellous and memorable experience aboard St Hilda with the Mull Odyssey cruise. Christophe and Kerry were fantastic, helpful , lovely people. Ever...

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John

Mar 2020

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We had a fantastic holiday

In June we sailed aboard St Hilda on their “Wildlife and Malt Whiskey Cruise”. The weather was very kind to us as we enjoyed the spectacular scenery of the Inner He...

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Peter

Mar 2020

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some great sightings of cetaceans

We had the dream team in Charlie, Leo and Morag as our crew: such skilled navigation, anchorages you dream about, phenomenal food, and good humour throughout. Passen...

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Meals Included

The price includes all meals, fruit on demand, coffee breaks, afternoon teas, continental lager and house wine (half a bottle) with the pre-dinner aperitif and evening meal and the services of your crew.  We are also pleased to offer to our passengers a complementary visit to Duart castle.

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