Scottish Castles and Sheltered Sea Lochs 5 nights

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Small Ship Cruise
This cruise takes you along the sheltered 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 flavor of Scotland from the sea: its sheltered sea lochs, tranquil anchorages, picturesque harbors, ancient castles and even a whisky distillery. The crui...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Oban: Your departure point will be Oban. After a short introduction to life on board our small ship we lift anchor and set sail to our first destination.
    • Loch Spelve: 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.
    • Tobermory: One of the most picturesque towns in the Western Isles with its famous whisky distillery and colourful waterfront. We anchor in the Bay where a Spanish galleon was supposedly sunk with all its treasure. We can spend a day ashore and for the adventurous there are fast boat trips that can be arranged to visit Fingal’s cave on the Isle of Staffa. There are also Sea Eagle Watch tours, guided walks or you can just 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.
    • Duart Castle: Our daytime anchorage in Duart Bay is below the spectacular 13th century Duart Castle, the ancestral home to the Maclean clan. We can go for walks along the shore and visit the castle and learn about its rich clan history.
    • Loch Aline: A pretty anchorage on the Morvern Peninsula, off the Sound of Mull.
    • Loch Linnhe: The long Loch Linnhe goes all the way to Fort William. We travel past Lismore Island for the sheltered anchorage off Shuna Island. We can go ashore and visit the local nature reserve on the mainland and admire the famous Castle Stalker. There are lovely walks across the causeway bridge to Port Appin.

What's this trip about?

    This cruise takes you along the sheltered 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 flavor of Scotland from the sea: its sheltered sea lochs, tranquil anchorages, picturesque harbors, ancient castles and even a whisky distillery. The cruise is a wonderful introduction to the breath-taking Scottish Highlands and Islands all from the sea. 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, over falls, and fetch. If you wish to visit a specific place or have a specific experience, such as fly fishing, sea eagle tours, whiskey tasting, then please do let your skipper know and he will endeavor to meet your request.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOban
End CityOban

Travel Themes

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

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Wildlife Viewing

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Itinerary

Day 1:

Embark Oban and set sail to tranquil Loch Spelve on the beautiful Isle of Mull. We anchor in the Loch’s sheltered waters and enjoy our aperitif and first dinner on board. If we are lucky we might spot an otter along the loch shore.

Day 2:

We pick up some local grown mussels in the morning and head up the Sound of Mull for the pretty Village of Tobermory with its famous whisky distillery and colourful waterfront. We anchor in the Bay where a Spanish galleon was supposedly sunk with all its treasure. Enjoy a fine dinner of locally sourced food and locally grown mussels.

Day 3
:

We can spend the day ashore and for the adventurous there are fast boat trips that can be arranged to visit Fingal’s cave on the Isle of Staffa. There are also Sea Eagle Watch tours, guided walks or you can just 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.

Day 4:

Up anchor and head for our daytime anchorage in Duart Bay which is below the spectacular 13th centaury Duart Castle, the ancestral home to the Maclean clan. We can go for walks along the shore and visit the castle and learn about its rich clan history. Later we head for our anchorage in pretty Loch Aline on the Morvern Peninsula, off the Sound of Mull.

Day 5:

Up anchor and head for long Loch Linnhe which goes all the way to Fort William. We travel past Lismore Island for the sheltered anchorage off Shuna Island. We can go ashore and visit the local nature reserve on the mainland and admire the famous Castle Stalker. There are lovely walks across the causeway bridge to Port Appin.

Day 6:

Up anchor from Isle of Shuna and sail down the Loch to return to Oban.

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Price per day$161
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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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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Cancellation policy

Must be notified to us in writing by the person who made the booking. If you cancel your holiday:

More than 56 days prior to the start of your holiday/cruise, you will only be charged your deposit.

Between 56 and 30 days, you will be charged 50% of the holiday/cruise cost.

Between 30 and 14 days, you will be charged 75% of the holiday/cruise cost.

Note: If less than 14 days before the start of your holiday/cruise or on or after the commencement of the cruise, you must pay the full holiday/cruise cost.

Note: We appreciate that wholly unforeseen events may result in cancellation. In view of the above and for your peace of mind we therefore strongly advise you to take out appropriate comprehensive Accident & Cancellation Insurance at the time of your booking.

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