There is a special time of year, and a particular area of the west coast, that is an amazing hub for wildlife. In September and October the shoals of mackerel attract cetaceans and sea birds in large numbers, making it a great time to be at sea, spotting dolphins, porpoises and minke whales. At the same time Manx shearwaters can be seen in huge rafts on the surface of the sea, while bird populations such as gannets and eagles are at their highest, with the young most visible before they depart to find their own territory. Basking sharks are still around, seals and otters are plentiful and on the coast the red deer are seen and heard as the annual rut is in progress. The cruise area is extremely scenic, including the “Small Isles” of Rum, Eigg, Canna and Muck, and the magnificent sea lochs of Loch Spelve on the Isle of Mull and remote Loch Sunart and Kentra Bay on Ardnamurchan. On shore, there are excellent guided walking opportunities on this cruise, with expert local knowledge on hand from all four crew and to top it all, delicious food from the galley.
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Cruise Dates 2019
| Date | Nights | Spaces | Price p/p | Vessel | Book Online |
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| 28 September 2019 | 6 | 2 | £1,920.00 | Elizabeth-G | Book Now |
Master cabin available (Emma Jane Only).
Cruise Dates 2020
| Date | Nights | Spaces | Price p/p | Vessel | Book Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 September 2020 | 6 | 8 | £1,920.00 | Elizabeth-G | Book Now |
| 26 September 2020 | 6 | 8 | £1,920.00 | Elizabeth-G | Book Now |
Master cabin available (Emma Jane Only).
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Anchorages were excellent, onshore trips interesting and varied. Lindsay and Rob had fantastic knowledge of the area, the history and the fauna.
Judi & Bryan Whichelo: 29 May 2017Skye, the Small Isles and the Shiants