Heritage and Wildlife of Mull and Lochaber

6-night heritage and wildlife cruise
Departs Oban on Saturdays:

Special offer, save £300 per person on April 24th cruise

Dolphins Mull Hebrides Tobermory on Mull Castle Stalker

An idyllic Scottish heritage and wildlife cruise, exploring Mull and the sea lochs of Linnhe and Sunart. The waters are often mirror calm and bright, with the reflections of the hills on both sides of the lochs providing breathtaking scenery. There is an amazing amount of rare marine and birdlife to be seen including dolphins, basking sharks, otters and sea eagles as well as porpoises, seals and many sea ducks and divers.  The coastline is dotted with dramatic castles, beautiful historic houses and gardens and charming coastal towns to explore.


Cruise highlights may include:

  • Duart Bay: Drop anchor to the dramatic backdrop of Duart Castle, keeping an eye out for dolphins and otters. Go ashore to explore the castle and nearby Torosay House and Gardens.
  • Tobermory: Cruise the Sound of Mull to the charming town of Tobermory with its historic buildings, speciality shops and opportunities for woodland walks.
  • Loch Sunart: Cruise the small islands of Oronsay and Canna where seals, porpoises, otters and many birds are frequently seen, at the entrance of Loch Sunart.
  • Island of Lismore: Situated at the mouth of Loch Linnhe, the Island of Lismore has many historical features.
  • Shuna Island and Castle Stalker: The tiny Sound of Shuna is a picturesque anchorage, with the opportunity to visit Castle Stalker and the nature reserve there, home to many species of duck.
  • Corran Narrows and Loch Eil: Cruise Loch Linnhe with the majestic Ben Nevis reflected in the calm waters. Go ashore at Inverscaddie Bay or perhaps to remote Loch Eil, with a good chance of sighting otters, sea ducks and many other birds.

Getting to Oban: If arriving by train to Glasgow, there is an excellent (and scenic) train route from Glasgow to Oban. If driving, cars may be left in secure paid parking in Oban. If flying to Glasgow Airport, pick-up is available from Glasgow International Airport at 12 noon for transfer to Oban Bay by car. There is a cost for the transfer, which takes around 2.5 hours each way. Alternatively you may wish to take the Glasgow to Oban seaplane which boards at Glasgow at 1.30pm and arrives in Oban Bay less than one hour later