Boat Trips & Tours on Scotland's West Coast

Scotland's Adventure Coast

Boat trips are an unbeatable way to explore Argyll & the Isles and discover the wonderful wildlife that inhabits the region’s waters and coastline. The sea lochs which characterise Cowal are also fabulous places for a boat cruise, or why not experience Loch Lomond’s magnificent scenery and its varied wildlife with a tailored cruise or catch one of the many water buses.

Whether it’s a gentle sail down the Kyles of Bute or an adrenaline-fuelled RIB ride through the infamous Gulf of Corryvreckan or a week-long island-hopping sail on a yacht, there’s a boat trip to suit everyone in Argyll and the Isles.

On any Calmac ferry journey, you’ll enjoy incredible sea views, often spotting wildlife. However, to witness some awe-inspiring natural attractions and get up close and personal with a host of wildlife, including dolphins, seals, basking sharks, whales and sea eagles, our numerous specialist boat operators can take you out on an array of wildlife boat trips.

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Puffer Steamboat Holidays Ltd

Join us aboard VIC 32, the last steam-powered Clyde Puffer. At a steady six knots, little can equal the peace of silent steam!

Whether you’re looking to esca...

Boat Address:
VIC 32
Crinan Basin
Crinan
Lochgilphead
PA31 8SW

Tel: 07780936407

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The Majestic Line (Scotland) Ltd

Step aboard a small ship cruise with The Majestic Line, a Scottish holiday with a difference. Sail the Inner and Outer Hebrides, Loch Ness, the Caledonian Ca...

18 Highland Avenue
Sandbank
Dunoon
Argyll
PA23 8PB

Tel: 01369707951

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Provident Sailing

A holiday on Provident will introduce you to the fabulous west coast of Scotland, where you can explore the islands, coasts, harbours, and hills of Argyll an...

Head Office, Dunstaffnage Marina
Dunbeg
Oban
PA37 1PX

Tel: 07549 935222

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Jura Boat Tours

We offer bespoke Rib Tours to various areas of outstanding beauty in our modern, fully coded passenger Rib. There is an abundance of Wildlife found around ou...

3 Woodside
Craighouse
Isle of Jura
Argyll
PA607YA

Tel: 07976 280195

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Seafari Adventures (Oban) Ltd

Seafari Adventures is a 5* Visit Scotland marine wildlife tour operator. Based in the conservation area of Easdale, 16 miles south of Oban. Our Wildlife Tour...

Seafari Adventures
The Village Shop
Easdale
Oban
PA34 4RQ

Tel: 01852 300003

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Cowal Cruises

We offer short boat trips around the Kyles of Bute from April to October. These trips range from 1.5 to 2.5 hours and focus on the history, scenery, and wild...

Tighnabruaich
Argyll
PA21 2EG

Tel: 07765958891

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Boat Trips Helensburgh

Come and experience Scotland from a different perspective. We operate in the beautiful Clyde Estuary and its sea lochs, running regular scheduled public trip...

Rhu Marina
Rhu
Helensburgh
G84 8LH

Tel: 01436640353

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Islay Sea Adventures

We are Islay's only boat tour company. We offer a range of tours, including wildlife, fishing, seafood and Corryveckan.

Looking for something bespoke and pe...

Trip departure Address:
Port Ellen Pontoons
Port Ellen
Isle of Islay
PA42 7DW

Tel: 01496 300129

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