CORRYVRECKAN WILDLIFE A fantastic general wildlife tour culminating in a visit to the Infamous Gulf Of Corryvreckan, home to the World's Third Largest Whirlpool. Our expert guides will identify and offer detailed information on all the wildlife found in the area. Species in the water include common seal, atlantic grey seal, harbour porpoise, bottlenose dolphin, minke whale and otter. On the island there are red deer, fallow deer, feral goats along with some surprising smaller animals and vegetation. In the air many species of seabirds are common but we keep a close lookout for buzzard, golden eagle and increasingly the white tailed sea eagle. Commentary also includes both the natural history and folklore of the area. WHALE WATCHING
Please phone 01852 300003 or email for dates and times. WHIRLPOOL SPECIALS Remaining Dates and departure times 2009 : 23 June 1915 21 July 1830
24 June 2000 22 July 1915
23 July 0800
23 July 2000
24 July 0830
6 Aug 1930 6 Sept 0800
20 Aug 0700 20 Sept 0745
21 Aug 0730 21 Sept 0815
22 Aug 0815 22 Sept 0845
23 Aug 0845
6 Oct 0745
7 Oct 0815
21 Oct 0815
22 Oct 0900
We are often asked for trips to see the whirlpool in all its glory. We are happy to do this providing weather conditions and tides allow. (We depart if the tide height is 3.9m or above). Wildlife sightings in these conditions may be limited but the state of the whirlpoolsmore than compensates. Please phone 01852 300 003 or email for dates and times. IONA Express
A Direct Service to Iona from Easdale - just 75 minutes quayside to quayside
(The alternative route involves 2 ferry journeys and a long road drive)
Travel to Iona to see the Abbey, ample time ashore to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Pass the famous Carsaig Arches, enjoy all the wildlife along the way. During 2008 we saw basking shark on virtually every tour in July and August. Full commentary
NEW 2009
TUESDAYS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER - DAY TRIP TO COLONSAY
Depart Easdale 0945 arrive Colonsay 1100
Depart Colonsay 1600 arrive Easdale 1715
5 hours to Explore Colonsay and Oransay. We have linked up with partners who offer additional services
Kevin Byrne - Guided minibus tour of the island
Archie McConnel bike hire (a full range of cycles, child seats, pull behinds etc)
Explore this wonderful island with its classic beaches.
THE GARVELLACH ISLANDS
The Garvellach chain of islands offer an unique experience for a short marine wildlife tour around these fascinating islands followed by a walk on Eileach na Naiombh (known locally as the Holy Time ashore is well in excess of 1 hour. Bring a drink, a snack etc. as well as your camera and binoculars. Waterproofs for walking whilst ashore may be sensible depending on the weather/ground conditions. We are the only operator with permission from the owner to land on these special islands. Please note that landing on this island involves transfer to our large dinghy (transfer is efficient). There are no facilities on this island. Footpaths, if any, are rough. Please dress sensibly and wear appropriate footwear. BELNAHUA Belnahua is the most remote of the Scottish Slate Islands. Land on this island steeped in There are no facilities on this island, footpaths, if any, are rough. The buildings and artifacts are sadly in a state of disrepair so a degree of caution is required. Please dress sensibly and use appropriate footwear. COLONSAY AND ORONSAY
JURA
Your guided 4 hour walk covers 4 to 5 miles across footpaths and open ground. There is plenty of time for a break and more importantly photo opportunities. It is essential that you are properly clad. Sensible walking footwear and waterproofs are important. You require your own packed lunch. As you may consider a camera and binoculars then a small rucksack will be useful. |
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Due to the exceptional high number of minke whales sightings and requests from customers we now offer limited dedicated (2.5 hour) whale watching tours. Our boats will speed you to the whale 'hotspots' and we will spend time whale watching, recording our sightings as requested by Research Organisations.As our fleet of boats are out on the water daily skippers are aware of what is happening in the area. All our whale watching trips are specifically timed to offer the best chance of success. 
Isle). Watch out for minke whale, porpoise, seals, deer, seabirds and much more.
industrial history then abandoned circa 1915. Our crew will land with you and offer a short guided tour. There is plenty of time for you to explore the island yourself. Please note that landing on this island involves transfer to our large dinghy.
A day trip to Oronsay with its golden beaches, RSPB reserve, the famous Priory and much more. Wildlife on land and sea at the most remote island in the Inner Hebrides is breathtaking. We also briefly land at Scalasaig, Colonsay. Landing at Oronsay is by dinghy.
Spend the day in the remote North end of Jura with Mike Richardson, Isle of Jura Exploration. Jura is ideal landscape for Deer and Eagle.Other birds include Skylark, Wheatear, Meadow Pipit and Cuckoo. Wild flowers abound and include Foxglove, Bluebell, O rchid, Umbel lifer, Gentians. Butterflies and caterpillars include Marsh Fritillary, Heather Marsh and Green Hairstreak