Cruises from Holy Loch

Kyles of Bute Cruise Tarbert village

Sailing out of Holy Loch, near Dunoon, we explore the sea lochs and islands in South Argyll. It really is an escape to another world, and yet it is only just over an hour from Glasgow. Despite this proximity, the area feels remote and the scenery is so beautiful it can literally take your breath away. There are a series of long slender sea lochs to explore including Loch Goil, Loch Striven, the Kyles of Bute, Loch Riddon and Loch Fyne. The Cumbrae Isles, the Island of Bute and the Island of Arran with the tiny and delightful Holy Island lying just off its coast are all within reach.  Shore stops include some wonderful attractions such as Brodick Castle on the Island of Arran and Mount Stuart Mansion House on the Island of Bute.

We offer five cruise itineraries from Holy Loch, either 3-night or 6-night.  Because Holy Loch is so accessible, people can choose to have a three night break:

Three night itineraries

  • Inlets and Islands of South Argyll from Holy Loch
  • Inlets and Islands of South Argyll from Portavadie
  • Taste of Argyll: speciality food cruise (one-off in April 2011)

Six night itineraries

  • Heritage and Wildlife of South Argyll
  • Taste of Argyll: speciality food cruise (one-off in September 2010 & 2011)