Kyles of Bute and the Crinin Canal 6-nights
Whole boat charter for 6 people £2,300 or £420 per person coming on board as individuals on a mixed guest holiday. Departs weekly on Saturdays from Holy Loch, Dunoon, June - October. Boarding 3 pm
Sail some of the most spectacular sea lochs of the Cowal peninsular and watch for sea birds and marine mammals. Learn to sail the boat and participate in a range of activities, depending on your own preferences. Relax and enjoy the beautiful coastline of a pristine environment. Go ashore to explore and cycle the Crinan Canal which meanders through truly magnificent scenery, rich in history, with many world class heritage sites. It is a designated wildlife reserve with miles of forest walks and cycle ways.
Example holiday itinerary:
Day 1 (Saturday):
Depart Holy Loch Marina and sail to the Kyles of Bute. Watch for gray seals, a variety of bird life and try a spot of fishing. Anchor off a remote inlet and have dinner to the backdrop of wonderful scenery and the gentle splashing of the waves Day 2 (Sunday) Enjoy breakfast at anchor then enter the basin of the Crinan Canal at ArdrishaigDays 3, 4 and 5 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) :
Explore the Crinan Canal and take the boat through the lochs. Go cycling each day to explore the area. Take a trip to Kilmartin Glen and discover the ancient archaeology there and Danadd, known as the birthplace of Scotland as it was the capital of the Scots Kingdom of Dalriada.Day 6 (Thursday) :
Leave the Canal and head down Loch Fyne to Kyles of Bute, taking the opportunity to explore remote Loch Riddon and Loch Striven.Day 7 (Friday) :
Sail the coast of Cowal to Holy loch and disembark at 1100 amThis 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 1pm on the Saturday for boarding at Holy Loch at 3pm. 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.