Sea.fari Oban

Sea.fari Adventures are Oban’s only VisitScotland Quality Assured 4* Wildlife Experience We specialise in offering a unique combination of high adventure and pure exhilaration with the thrill of close encounters with Scotland's magnificent sealife and beautiful scenery.

Our carefully chosen range of marine eco-tours include visits to the Gulf of Corryvreckan, home of the World’s Third Largest Whirlpool, whale and dolphin watching, a short boat trip to the nearest seal colony or a full day boat tour to the Garvellach Islands or Colonsay. Offering spectacular adventures described as the ultimate, most memorable way to experience the natural wealth of Argyll's wildlife and history, our operating base is located at Easdale within the European Special Area of Conservation Firth of Lorne.

Porpoise, dolphins, whales, basking shark, otter, eagle, deer and a wealth of seabirds. Our skipper and experienced naturalist crew/guide offer an interactive tour with full information from wildlife to folklore and history.

Operating a fleet of modern RIBs, we can offer flexible departure times and are able to accommodate larger groups.

Subject: SEAL PUPS and NEW TOUR		Date: 01st July 2009
	The first common seal pups arrived last week. They are now in vast numbers all over the shoreline. Many have taken to the water and are becoming more and more inquisitive. NEW TOUR - COLONSAY DAY TRIP Every Tuesday we are taking the cabin RIB to Colonsay. Spend 5 hours ashore. Seafari have also linked with Kevin Byrne who will offer a guided minibus tour and Archie McConnel who offers bike hire. Colonsay is a wonderful remote island. www.colonsay.org.uk

Subject: WHALES AND DOLPHINS		Date: 25th June 2009
	This week has started well. The sun has shone throughout, the seas have calmed down We have seen bottlenose dolphin for the last three days and minke whale for the last two (and on more than one occasion during the day). We are hopeful that the whales will once again establish themselves in the area for the summer period. We will be checking over the next few days and if we have regular sightings we will recommence our popular whalewatching tours. We haven't seen a seal pup yet but are expecting them any day now.

Subject: IONA TRIPS COMMENCE for 2009		Date: 24th May 2009
	With more settled weather we have started our tours to Iona again. Travel time is just 70 mins. There is plemnty of time ashore and during June we are extending our time away and including a non landing trip out to Staffa. We have been quite busy over the past couple of months. Last weekend we had a boat out filming the Scottish Islands Peaks Race for BBC Scotland's Adventure Show to be broadcast the last week of July. There should be some good shots of the 50 ft yachts in big seas, We were out there too in our RIB. Local Wildlife - the white tailed sea eagles seem to have a chick in the nest. Our golden eagles are also back nesting. We have plenty of porpoise, there has been a smattering of dolphin but to date we have not seen a minke whale. They are expected anytime. As soon as we see them we will offer whalewatching trips.

Subject: PLENTY OF WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS		Date: 09th April 2009
	We have had some excellent wildlife sightings in the past couple of weeks. Oli and Colin our new crew are amazed at the variety. Indeed sometimes when we stop to talk about something they have to constantly deflect as a new species suddenly comes ino view. Porpoise are around in small numbers. This will increase as the waters warm. We have had magnificent otter and sea eagle sightings. Yesterday it was Colin's golden eagle to the west of Scarba. We are running our Corryvreckan Wildlife Tours daily and we have also had interest in the Garvellachs landing trips. There are also large spring tides this Easter weekend so Whirlpool Specials are available. Please telephone to avoid disappointment

Subject: TICKET OFFICE REOPENS FOR 2009 SEASON		Date: 26th March 2009
	Our ticket office has now opened for the season. 7 days a week 0915 - 1630 but longer when we are busy. Telephone lines are open 0800 - 2100 Alice and Katie are happy to answer all your questions and can take bookings by e mail or telephone. We currently have 2 open RIBs on the water. Our cabin RIB is on a trailer at the workshops waiting for a weather window to launch. Colin and Oli our new crew have been out on the water and are keen for more trips

Subject: Opening early March 2009		Date: 06th January 2009
	We have been offered and accepted the opportunity to go down to the Antarctic. I am afraid there will be no boats out of Easdale till early March. Claire will attend to all enquiries at the ticket office. If she is not at the desk, please just e mail or leave a message on the answer machine and she will get back to you. JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREW 2009 We will be seeking 2 crew to join us from 10th March to 17th November. Just contact us by e mail including letter of application and CV. Claire will acknowledge and provide full information. Interviews end of Feb when we are back in Scotland Tony and Jess