Skye and the Inner Hebrides
6-night cruise
Departure availability for 2010 now only September 4th & 18th 2010
Departure availability for 2010 now only September 4th & 18th 2010
Cruise the Sound of Mull and Ardnamurchan. Pass the islands of Rum, Eigg and Muck to Arisaig and the Isle of Skye. Skye is the largest and best known Island of the Inner Hebrides. The deeply indented coastline topped with rugged mountain ranges make Skye the most magical and beautiful place to visit from the sea. Wildlife is everywhere and trips ashore will introduce the fascinating heritage and culture of this wonderful area of the west coast of Scotland.
Cruise highlights may include:
Cruise the Sound of Mull to the point of Ardnamurchan, Britain's most westerly mainland point
Anchor in remote and beautiful Sanna Bay on Ardnamurchan for a stroll along the most incredible stretch of pristine white sandy beach
Anchor in Loch na Ceall at Arisaig for a breathtaking west coast sunset as it disappears dramatically behind the horizons of Rum and Skye
Visit the Clan Donald Centre on the Sleat Peninsula on Skye and enjoy a leisurely walk around beautiful Armadale Gardens
Visit the Otter Haven at Kylerhea on Skye for spectacular views of the Kylerhea narrows and to see otters, seals, birds and other wildlife
Cruise to iconic Eilean Donan Castle, set spectacularly at the meeting point of Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh
Visit Broadford and discover the history of Drambuie and Bonnie Prince Charlie with the option of a land trip.
Depending on weather conditions, Loch Hourn and Loch Nevis are within reach, as is remote Inverie in Loch Nevis, the largest community in the UK not connected to a road network.
Getting to Oban: If arriving by train to Glasgow, there is an excellent and very scenic train route from Glasgow to Oban. If driving, cars may be left in secure paid parking in Oban. If flying to Glasgow Airport, pickup can be arranged at 12 noon on the Saturday for transfer to Oban Bay. There is a subsidised charge for this service which takes around two and a half hours. 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.