Going Ashore
Drop anchor in idyllic inlets on the West Coast of Scotland
Our vessels drop anchor offshore from stopovers which ensures the tranquility and seclusion which makes our cruises very attractive. Guests will normally have the opportunity to go ashore to explore a local community, site of historic interest or to head off for a walk twice a day. The boat always anchors for dinner, choosing a sheltered and scenic spot to spend the night, usually with the chance of a stunning westerly sunset. Guests can go ashore after dinner for a stroll or perhaps try some fishing. Waking up at anchor to the stillness and serenity is breathtaking with the option to go ashore before breakfast. Please note that the crew assist guests onshore but actual walks are self-guided. Our area bibles provide information on the highlights of each stopover for guests to explore on their own.
The Boat Tender
Transport to and from your vessel and to and from the shore is by boat tender, therefore guests require a certain level of agility and to be comfortable with this method of transport. Our tenders are Pioneer Multi, very versatile spacious boats with a unique bow door system, like a landing craft, which makes going ashore on beaches very simple. The tender is also available for fishing, laying creels and for short exploratory trips along the coastline when the boat is at anchor. A favourite is to be dropped off by tender on one part of the coast for a one-way walk and getting picked up again by the tender at the end.The boat tender is very safe; the trip never lasting more than a few minutes. Stepping from the boat into the tender is by three steps on a fixed stair and help is always on hand with clear safety procedures.