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An in depth guide to boat trips throughout
Scotland with links to websites and reviews.
Click on Post-Codes for Maps & Reviews.
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Paddle Steamer
Waverley
Western Isles out of Glasgow, Ayr and Largs to the islands of
Ailsa Craig, Cumbrae, Bute and Arran from May until
August. This is the only sea going paddle steamer in
the world. Tel: 0141 243 2224.
Website . G51 1EA
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Glasgow River Clyde
From Glasgow Transport Museum with Seaforce, a fast
powerboat ride through Glasgow City or on other longer tours
up to 5 hours to the Clyde Estuary and its sea lochs.
Tel: 0141 221 1070.
Website . G3 8RS
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Glasgow River Clyde
From Glasgow Transport Museum with Clyde Cruises
to visitor attractions along the Clyde. For the
Clyde's shipbuilding past at the Titan Crane, its
future at the Glasgow Science Centre, and the top
shopping experiences of Buchanan Street and Braehead.
Also Charters for Weddings and Corporate Events. Tel:
01475 721 281.
Website . G3 8RS
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Glasgow City Boats
W can cater for birthday parties, hen and stag do's,
family days out, photography, sightseeing, water
taxis, or any other service or place you may want to
visit. Tel: 0141 266 0087.
Website . G3 8AZ
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Edinburgh - Firth of
Forth
Seahunter Marine is based in Granton Harbour,
Edinburgh
for leisurely cruises around the Islands of the Forth
to see Wildlife in their natural element. You can
view the Seals and their pups, or many species of
seabirds, aslo fishing and diving. Telephone number
07774 103 405 .
Website . EH5 1HF
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Forth Bridges & Inchcolm
Island
On Maid of the Forth from South
Queensferry 9 miles west of Edinburgh.
Offering 1½ hour sightseeing cruises for
unrivalled views of the famous Forth Bridges from our
open top deck, and trips to Inchcolm Island with its
abbey. Telephone number 0131 331 5000.
Website . EH30 9TB
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Forth Bridges & Inchcolm
Island
On a high speed 12 seat RIB from South
Queensferry 9 miles west of Edinburgh with
Seafari. One hour sightseeing cruises to view the
three bridges and islands. Also trips from North
Berwick to Bass Rock. Telephone number 0131 331
5000.
Website . EH30 9TB
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Bass Rock
From North Berwick 25 miles east of Edinburgh.
Seabird Cruise for Catamaran and fast RIBs to Bass
Rock, Isle of May and Anstruther. Telephone number
01620 890 202.
Website . EH39 4SS
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Bass Rock
From North Berwick 25 miles east of Edinburgh. Sula
II is a traditional launch that provides boat trips
from North Berwick harbour to Bass Rock, Craigleith
and Fidra. Bass Rock is home to one of Britain's
largest colonies of the North Atlantic Gannet. Now
also with Sula III a modern cruiser. Telephone number
01620 849 289.
Website . EH39 4JW
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Borders
At Eyemouth southeast Scotland, Aquamarine
Charters for Sightseeing, Diving, Fishing and
Commercial work. Tel: 07860 804 316
Website . TD14 5EQ
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Eigg, Muck & Rum
From Arisaig 35 miles west of Fort William.
Cruise to the islands of Eigg, Muck or Rum on
Scotland's west coast to view the wildlife and
spectacular views. Telephone number 01687 450
224.
Website . PH39 4NH
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Isle of Ailsa Craig
From Girvan Southwest
Scotland. See bird and wildlife around Ailsa Craig, a top location for bird
enthusiasts and hillwalkers. Daily Sailings from
Girvan Harbour, all year round. Fully licenced vessel
that can carry 12 passengers per trip with many years
of experience. Telephone number 01465 713 219.
Website . KA26 9AJ
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Isle of Mul - Isle of Staffa with
Fingal's Cave
From the Isle of Mull. Staffa Trips offer trips to
Staffa and Fingal's Cave to view
the basaltic columns formed 59 million years ago and
wildlife. The trip lasts about 3 hours and you can
disembark at the Isle of Iona or Fionnphort on
the Isle of Mull. The trip can also be taken
from Oban with
a ferry and bus arranged to take you to the boat on
Mull. Tel: 01681 700 755 or 07809 136 694.
Website . PA76 6SP
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Isle of Mul - Isle of Staffa with
Fingal's Cave
Staffa Tours from Fionnport and Tobermory on Mull and
from Oban.
Various destinations such as Staffa with the
world-famous Fingal's Cave,
Iona -
the sacred, Isle of Mull and Treshnish. Telephone
number 07831 885 985.
Website . PA76 6SW
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Isles of Orkney
Scapa Flow, German High Seas fleet from Kirkwall with Dawn
Star Boat Trips to view the German High Seas fleet
wrecks and sealife in the area. Telephone number
01856 876 743 or Mob: 07759 944 015.
Website . KW15 1SZ
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Isle of Skye
From Elgol on
the Isle of Skye. AquaXplore offers
exhilarating wildlife and whale watching tours on
RIBS (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats) or a Cruiser. You
can experience the remote isles of Canna, Rum, Soay,
Eigg and the Cuillin and Loch Coruisk. Telephone
number 0800 731 3089 or 01471 866 244.
Website . IV49 9BJ
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Isle of Skye
From Elgol on
the Isle of Skye. The award winning Bella Jane
transports you to one of Scotland's most isolated and
breathtaking lochs, Loch Coruisk, in the heart of the
stunning Cuillin mountains. Telephone number 0800 731
3089 or 01471 866 244.
Website . IV49 9BJ
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Isle of Skye
From Elgol.
Misty Isle Boat Trips are a locally owned and run
boat trip from Elgol on the Isle of Skye to the
famous Loch Coruisk by the dramatic Cuillin Hills.
Telephone number 01471 866 288.
Website . IV49 9BL
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Isle of Skye
From Kyleakin on Skye or Kyle of
Lochalsh. Seaprobe Atlantis is a 4 Star
Semi-Submersible Glass Bottom Boat at Kyle of
Lochalsh, on the North West Coast of Scotland, also
have a smaller Cruiser and fast RIB. Telephone 01471
822 716 or 07814 784 402.
Website . IV40 8AE
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Isle of Skye
From Portree on Skye. Seaflower Skye offer
luxury boat trips around the coast of Skye to view
wildlife, cliffs and mountains from the sea.
Telephone 07342 622 727.
Website . IV51 9EU
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Isle of Skye
From Portree on Skye. Stardust Boat Trips for
the ultimate wildlife watching adventure around the
spectacular scenery of Portree Bay and the Raasay
sound, also with a fast RIB. Tel: 07798 743 858.
Website . IV51 9DD
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Largs - Isle of Cumbrae
waters
33 miles west of Glasgow. Cumbrae Voyages offers
marine adventures and wildlife tours around the
islands of the lower Clyde. Depart from Largs Yacht Haven
onboard 12 seat, Rigid Inflatable Boats. Tel: 0845
257 0404.
Website . KA30 8EZ
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Loch Katrine
From Trossachs Pier 32 miles north of Glasgow.
Sail on the historic steamship Sir Walter Scott, that
has cruised these waters for over a century with
cruises departing the Trossachs Pier or
Stronachlachar. There is also a smaller cruiser. Tel:
01877 376 315.
Website . FK17 8HZ
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Loch Linnhe
From Fort
William. Cruise Loch Linnhe provide two hour
trips from the Town centre Pier to view wildlife and
for great views of some of the highest mountains in
Scotland, also can be chartered for special events.
Tel: 07367 436 088.
Website . PH33 6DZ
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Loch Lomond
From Balloch, 25 miles northwest of Glasgow.
Sweeney's Cruises is a family-run business operating
boats on Loch Lomond for over 100 years. Now with
five passenger boats: Astina, Silver Marlin, Lomond
Duchess, Lomond Sunrise and Glen Falloch. Telephone
number 01389 752 376.
Website . G83 8SS
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Loch Lomond
From
Luss, 32 miles
northwest of Glasgow. One of the most exciting ways
to experience Loch Lomond. Cruises a re slow throughout
the many islands, and much faster in open waters.
Telephone number 0333 577 0715.
Website . G83 8NZ
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Loch Lomond
From Tarbet,
40 miles northwest of Glasgow. Cruise Loch Lomond
gives cruises from the ‘bonnie banks’ in
the comfort of one of five vessels. Ideal for family
days out, entertaining clients or colleagues, getting
married on board, or for special occasions. Telephone
number 01301 702 356.
Website . G83 7DQ
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Loch Ness
From Drumnadrochit by Inverness. Loch
Ness Cruises is an informative and entertaining
cruise on Loch Ness. Nessie Hunter has modern
surveillance and safety equipment such as VHF Radio,
G.P.S., Colour Sonar, Radar. Telephone number 01456
450 395.
Website . IV63 6TU
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Loch Ness
From Inverness. Jacobite is experienced in
creating memorable experiences with its range of Loch
Ness based cruises. Knowledgeable guides maximise the
entertainment. Telephone number 01463 233 999.
Website . IV3 8AU
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Loch Ness
From 20 miles south of Inverness. Beastie Boats has a 12 seat RIB
for fast tours around Loch Ness. Telephone number 07377 423
051.
Website . IV2 6YB
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Loch Ness
From Fort
Augustus. Cruise Loch Ness travel north into the
loch passing landmarks such as the Caledonian Canal,
Fort Augustus Abbey, Cherry Island and Evening
cruises to Urquhart Castle, also Fast RIBs to hunt
for Nessie. Telephone number 01320 366 277.
Website . PH32 4BD
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Loch Shiel Highland
Cruises
From Glenfinnan 17 miles west of Fort William. A
cruise where at times there are Golden Eagles, White
Tailed Eagles, Red Throated Divers, Hen Harriers, Red
Deer plus other wildlife. Telephone number 07498 501
566.
Website . PH37 4LT
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Moray Firth
From Inverness. Trips on the 60 passenger
Dolphin Spirit or the 12 passenger Dolphin Mischief
RIB to watch the Bottlenose Dolphin population in the
Inner Moray Firth. Tel: 07544 800 620.
Website . IV1 1FF
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Moray Firth
From Nairn 16
miles east of Inverness. From Nairn harbour on a 10
metre diesel powered motor cruiser for magnificent
views and the possibility of sighting seals,
porpoises and dolphins. Tel: 01667 457 175.
Website . IV12 4PH
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Moray Firth
From Findhorn 31 miles east of Inverness. North
58° Sea Adventures offer fast RIB tours from Findhorn
Marina exploring the beautiful Moray coastline with
its abundant wildlife. Tel: 01309 690 099.
Website . IV36 3YE
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Moray Firth
From Burghead 36 miles east of Inverness. Moray Firth
Fishing Charters offer 2 hour sightseeing trips for
fishing villages, lighthouses, basking sharks,
whales, dolphins, seals and seabirds. Tel: 07808 514
443.
Website . IV30 5UA
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Moray Firth
From Macduff 74 miles east of Inverness. Guide
Charters offer 2 & 3 hour boat trips out of
Macduff Harbour on their Seacat to view a wide range
of wildlife. Tel: 07910 132 686.
Website . AB44 1TX
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Moray Firth
Fom Fraserburgh 98 miles east of Inverness.
Guide Charters offer 2 & 3 hour boat trips out of
Fraserburgh Harbour on their 55ft boat to view a wide
range of wildlife. Tel: 07910 132 686.
Website . AB43 9BR
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St Kilda
From a number of ports in northwest Scotland. St
Kilda is one of the most remote Scottish Islands for
boat trips, and one of the most impressive, situated
about 40 miles off the west coast of the islands of
Harris, Lewis and North Uist. You can find a number
of boat trips from the link below, starting from the
islands of Harris, Lewis, Skye and North Uist.
Website . Map . Images
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Ullapool - Summer
Isles
Sailing from Ullapool, on the West Coast of The
Highlands, Shearwater Cruises provide 2, 3 and 4 hour
cruises that take in Loch Broom and the Summer Isles.
Telephone 01854 612 472 or 07713 257 219.
Website . IV26 2UJ
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Ullapool - Summer
Isles
Seascape Expeditions provide exhilarating 2 hour
powerboat trips from Ullapool to the Summer Isles on
Centaur, our 12 seater RIB. This thrilling ride takes
you around this lovely group of islands, where you
can view seals and sea birds. Telephone number 07511
290 081.
Website . IV26 2UJ
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West coast Islands and
Ireland
With the Kintyre Express from a number of ports such
as Campbeltown, Isle of Islay, and Ballycastle in
Ireland. Golf and Whisky tours are popular. Telephone
01586 555 895.
Website . PA28 6DN
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See also Scotland Islands for
ferry trips as many of the islands are popular for
day trips as well.
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