Isle of Mull and west coast of Scotland cruise










There are six double cabins on each vessel, either twin or double.
Two cabins are reserved for single travellers at no supplement.
Description of Isle of Mull and west coast of Scotland cruise
This Isle of Mull and west coast of Scotland cruise is a seven day trip on board one of two small, traditional wooden fishing vessels, which have been beautifully restored to accommodate eleven passengers in ensuite cabins.
Starting in Oban with a glass of bubbly as we set off into the west of Scotland waters over to Mull, our skipper will choose one of several beautiful spots to drop anchor for the night. Mull is a wonderful island, with its vibrant hub at Tobermory and also fine sites such as Duart Castle. From here we head to the Treshnish Islands, an uninhabited archipelago that is now home to puffin and seal colonies. Their neighbouring Island of Iona is another beautiful spot, with its ancient abbey still a point of pilgrimage for many. Depending on conditions and the group’s interests, the Island of Staffa and Gometra and Ulva are other wonderful anchorage possibilities.
Throughout your time on board, you will not only get a chance to see superb birdlife and marine wildlife, but also enjoy fabulous food with our chefs specialising in locally sourced produce, sometimes even fishing for it. On the Isle of Mull, for example, one of our favourite shore trips is to the mussel farm in Loch Spelve for a wonderful on board dinner.
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6 Reviews of Isle of Mull and west coast of Scotland cruise
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2022 by Michael Spooner
The chef, he was fantastic, preparing such quality food in such a small area, he was brilliant. Read full reviewReviewed on 16 Sep 2018 by Ann Wilkins
Absolutely fabulous. The crew went the extra mile...and much more...to ensure that we had a wonderful holiday, despite poor weather. The food was amazingly good and the other passengers were excellent companions. Read full reviewReviewed on 26 May 2017 by Sandra Jones
If the weather had been good I would have given it 5 stars Read full reviewReviewed on 09 Sep 2014 by julie Clease
The whole of our holiday was wonderful. The crew were all great, friendly and so helpful. The food was delicious every meal, and plentiful too! The cruise was the best way to see some of Scotland’s beautiful scenery and wildlife. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
Planet
Waste: The company rescued and restored two beautiful traditional fishing vessels which would have been destroyed due to decommissioning and gave them a new life introducing people to one of the most pristine and scenic areas of Europe. Exploring Argyll in a group by boat is much better for the environment than travelling by car, and in fact it is much quicker by boat to get to the remote areas. During the conversion of the vessels, sustainable and recycled materials were used as much as possible and even now if repairs are required we take pleasure in finding materials that can be re-used. While on board, everything is recycled and carefully disposed of when on shore. The crew regularly collect rubbish from the water or on the beaches which is disposed of at the next recycling opportunity. Local producers feature highly in our menus, thus reducing food miles and packaging - we often pick up supplies direct from the farm or boat - no packaging required! We encourage our guests to fish and drop lobster pots; mackerel or crab are almost guaranteed but we do get other fish and the occasional lobster which guests will find on their plate at their next meal!Water is very precious on board because of storage and this reduces overuse for example guests are encouraged to have short showers. We only change guests linen and towels on request to avoid wasting energy on cleaning them unnecessarily
Suppliers: We are very fortunate to have some outstanding food and drink producers and suppliers in Argyll, especially seafood, hill beef and lamb and a range of speciality foods. Our guests love the fact that they are enjoying the local speciality produce and that they often get to actually meet the producers themselves while en-route on their cruise. Many of our food and drink suppliers provide free range and organic produce and we favour such producers. We also used local suppliers to undertake the original conversion of the vessels which was carried out in the local marina. These suppliers continue to work with us to maintain the vessels, from engineering and joinery to making the cushions and throws for the cabins. We also supply local toiletries in the guests ensuites
People
Friends and neighbours: The owners of the company are steeped in the local Argyll community and spread as much of the economic benefit as they can for the guests they bring in. Local Guest Houses and Hotels are recommended by our sales team; local experts are brought in by operations to inform the guests about the wildlife and heritage. Our two purpose-built vessels were built at Ardmaleish Boat Building Co on the Island of Bute, boosting employment in the area on the two occasions we built there. On a recent stopover at the island of Colonsay where opening hours can be erratic, the company phoned ahead to arrange that the attractions at the Pier including a tiny art gallery and micro brewery were open so that guests could buy gifts and meet the locals. Many of our cruises are planned as one-offs to take in a local festival such as a food festival or a highland games, providing a truly authentic experience for our guests. Local attractions benefit, local suppliers benefit, and local businesses benefit from the presence of the company. Some restaurants even ask us to anchor overnight near their establishment as it improves the view!Popular similar holidays
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