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CORRYVRECKAN WILDLIFE TOURS - OPERATES DAILY during season
end March to end Oct
Winter times please phone 01852 300003 0r e mail for availability

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 TOURS - operate as and when we are seeing whales regularly (generally July and August)

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.

Please phone 01852 300003 or email for dates and times.


WHIRLPOOL SPECIALS - these tours only operate during Spring Tides when the tidal range is greatest. These trips are for the more adventurous:

see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErhCX540RFM
 
DATES 2010 when we consider the tide suitable
 
 
Tues  27 July
Mon     9 Aug        Tues  10 Aug     Wed   11 Aug
Thur   12 Aug        Fri     13 Aug      Tues  24 Aug
Fri       27 Aug       Tues   7 Sept     Wed    8 Sept
Thurs   9 Sept        Fri    10 Sept      Sat    11 Sept
Sun    12 Sept       Thur   7  Oct        Fri       8 Oct
Sat      9  Oct          Sun   10 Oct       Mon   11 Oct
 
 These trips are specifically to see the whirlpool in all its glory. We are happy to do these trips 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 whirlpools more than compensates.
Please phone 01852 300 003 or email for times and further information.
 
see video of this trip Aug 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErhCX540RFM

IONA and STAFFA.
 
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. This tour includes a non landing trip to Staffa (Fingal's cave). Enjoy all the wildlife along the way. Full commentary 
 
 
 
COLONSAY (generally Tuesdays)
Depart Easdale 0945 arrive Colonsay 1100
Depart Colonsay 1600 arrive Easdale 1715
5 hours ashore 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 or visit Oransay.
 
 
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 Isle). Watch out for minke whale, porpoise, seals, deer, seabirds and much more.
Land in the same bay as used by St Brendan in 542 AD (and St Columba some 21 years or so later). We offer a short guided tour of the early Christian ruins. You are then free to roam this wonderful tranquil island reassured that our crew are ashore ready to help and answer questions. Climb to the island's summit for a fantastic panorama stretching from Mull through Colonsay to Islay and Jura or identify land based wildlife and vegetation.

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.


We are happy to arrange tours to Jura, Belnahua or any other island. We have extensive knowledge of the area. We supply Boat Services to Northern Lighthouse Board which takes us to islands such as Rum, Muck, Eigg, Canna, Coll, Tiree. We visit remote lighthouses e.g. Hyskeir.
Missed a ferry or require something different or special please e mail or telephone. We will be pleased to offer advice and assist.








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