Island Discovery

ISLAND DISCOVERY

This seven night island package allows the boat to discover more remote and spectacular Hebridean Islands where there are magical white beaches, amazing ancient monuments and plentiful wild life. Trips can be made to one of the fabulous seabird colonies where you can see puffins, guillemots, kittiwakes, skua, etc. With more time at sea this seven night package gives us time to look for wildlife, and spend time ashore (weather permitting) exploring islands such as Eigg, Muck, Coll, Tiree, Iona, Staffa, all with their own character and charm. We will take you through the whale and dolphin grounds and land on islands (puffins, razorbills, gannets, shearwaters, and so much more). Spend seven nights in comfortable accommodation, including half board (bed, breakfast & packed lunch). The itinerary can be tailored to your exact needs.

ITINERARY

• Day One—Late afternoon transfer from Craignure ferry terminal to accommodation in Tobermory or Dervaig. After dinner create your own "Balamory" experience, watching the reflection of the coloured houses in the water of the bay as you enjoy wee nip next to an open fire at one of the three local pubs.
• Days Two, Four & Five—Three 6 hour boat trips exploring the islands and the waters around Mull, Ardnamurchan Penninsula and the Small Isles, en-route searching for a plethora of cetaceans, basking sharks, seals, sunfish, birds, our sometime our favourite summer visitor, the minke whale…stopping for an extended island-landing lunch-break.
• Day Three—Land Rover safari with lunch provided, searching for Otters, Golden and white-tailed Eagles, Red and Fallow deer, a whole assortment of birdlife, with stunning insights into deserted beaches, rugged cliff-top roads and views of Ben Mor and across to the Treshnish Isles to take your breath away.
• Day Six, Your Own Day—Tailor your trip to suit yourself and chose how you wish to spend your day… Be it a walk up Ben Mor – at 3,157 feet this is Mull’s only Munroe; a visit to the Sea Eagle hide to see the chicks on the nest at close range (Spring packages only); hire a bike and go for a scenic cycle; spend your day in contemplative retreat on the spiritual island of Iona; visit Tobermory distillery for a guided tour of our local single malt and a wee taster; or just chill out in the peace of your accommodation and perhaps a walk to the Tobermory lighthouse.

  Itinerary is subject to weather conditions, and may change.

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  TRAVEL
  Ferry departs on Saturday from Oban at 1600 (45 minutes), transfer from Craignure to Tobermory (20 minutes). Return transfer to Craignure for 1100 sailing to Oban on Saturday arriving at 1145 (to connect with trains and buses).

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  We look forward to welcoming you aboard in 2010