Travel

Our 6-night cruises depart on a Saturday from Oban and from Holy Loch, near Dunoon in Argyll on the South West Coast of Scotland.  For our one-way October cruises to Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal from Oban and Loch Ness, please contact the office to discuss travel arrangements. Our 3-night cruises depart on a Saturday from Holy Loch and a Tuesday from Portavadie on the Cowal Peninsula.

Boarding
It is not possible to board the vessel before the boarding time as the boat is still being made ready for our guests. We therefore make provision in local hotels where guests who arrive early can leave luggage or relax with complimentary tea and coffee until boarding time when our crew come and fetch them.  All our cruises board at 4pm.  The boat normally sets off about an hour after boarding and we will not leave without any guests!  If for any reason guests are badly delayed, we will put them on board at the next available point.  Several weeks before their cruise, guests receive detailed joining instructions to ensure their arrival is as smooth as possible.

Disembarking
All cruises disembark at 11am on the last day of the cruise

Getting to your vessel
We are happy to help you with local travel information, so please do get in touch if you need more detailed advice.

Holy Loch, near Dunoon
By train: from Glasgow Central Station, there are regular trains to Dunoon via Gourock where you board the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry to Dunoon.

By air: a free transfer to Holy Loch from Glasgow Airport is available on the Saturday at 2pm and Tuesday at 1pm.  If you arrive by air and wish to spend time in Glasgow, the airport bus takes 20 minutes to the City Centre

By bus: from Buchanan Street Bus Station there are regular buses which take you to the Western Ferries jetty at McInroy's Point for Hunters Quay which departs every 20 minutes

By car: Coming from the south, Holy Loch Marina is approximately one hour from Glasgow Airport.  You will cross the Clyde at Gourock on Western Ferries. Holy Loch Marina provides secure overnight parking for £7.00 per night.  Free unsecured parking is available approximately 250 yards from the marina at a public car park.

Oban Bay, Oban

Please note that the Glasgow to Oban seaplane service is now no longer available

By train: If arriving by train to Glasgow, there is an excellent (and scenic) train route from Glasgow to Oban departing in the morning and at lunchtime, arriving in Oban approximately 3 hours later

By air: If flying to Glasgow International Airport, telephone numbers for airport taxis can be provided.  The tranfer takes around 2.5 hours each way.  

By bus: There are regular buses

By car: Coming from the south, Oban is approximately 2.5 hours from Glasgow Airport. Cars may be left in secure paid parking in Oban.