Sea Lochs and Kyles of Bute 6-nights
Departs from Holy Loch, Dunoon on a Saturday at 3 pm and disembarks the following Friday at 11am.
This holiday explores the sea lochs of the Cowal peninsula as well as several islands, including Arran and the Kyles of Bute. It is also possible to visit part of the Crinan Canal. There is plenty of time to unwind and take in the scenery and the wildlife; each day is as action packed or as relaxed as you please. There will be lots of opportunities to sail and navigate the boat and have as much fun in the water, on the water and onshore as you like. However, if you prefer a book and a gin and tonic, or some quiet fishing, its your choice!
Typical Holiday Highlights
- Sail dramatic Loch Long where seals and otters can be seen catching fish. Nip up Loch Goil which branches off and experiment with sailing and navigating one of the smallest “Tall Ships”. Anchor off Carrick Castle for your first dinner on board and go ashore by tender for an evening stroll.
- In the morning head for the beautiful Kyles of Bute and explore the sea lochs of Riddon and Striven, watching for gray seals,marine bird life and a wide variety of birds of prey. After dinner lay lobster pots from the boat tender
- Sail across the Sound of Bute for the Island of Arran and anchor of the idyllic and tiny Holy Island for the night.
- Head up the coast of Arran to Brodick to get your holiday gifts – there is a good variety of locally produced cheeses, beers and aromatics as well as historic buildings and good walks
- Sail to Loch Fyne and go ashore at Ardrishaig to cycle the Crinan Canal. The area is famed for bird life, home to the largest eider duck colony in the UK with porpoises, seals and basking sharks often passing by
- Call in at Tarbert, a traditional fishing village and see what is for sale on the pier. Or try your hand at fishing and cook your own catch for dinner.
This holiday may be available for departing on other days of the week, and for a longer duration, please contact us to discuss your requirements
Getting to Holy Loch: If arriving by train to Glasgow, take the connection to Gourock which includes the ferry trip to Dunoon. If arriving at Glasgow Airport, we provide a free pick up at 2pm on the Saturday for boarding at Holy Loch at 4pm. If arriving by car, free parking is available at Holy Loch Marina which is secured by locked gates at night.
You can also combine our sea cruises with a land tour.
During Your land tour, you will be staying in quality hotels, and be provided with dinner, bed and breakfast every day, you are also provided with an eight seater people carrier, with your own personal driver/tour guide.
When you enquire about a sea cruise please state that you are also interested in a land tour.
Please note this is only a brief itinerary and you will see much much more along the way, also this itinerary can change, as we always try where possible to follow the good weather.