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Blue Water Holidays - ABTA - ATOL - CLIA
Experts in River and Small Ship Cruising Holidays since 2002
01756 706500 +44 1756 706500
Blue Water Holidays - ABTA - ATOL - CLIA
01756 706500
+44 1756 706500

Western Isles Wildlife

Discover the unspoilt beauty, ancient history and spectacular wildlife of the far-flung Western Isles on this all-inclusive cruise with the chance to see puffins, golden eagles, minke whales and basking sharks, accompanied by guest speaker and wildlife enthusiast Andy Bunten

No Fly Cruise
8 nights from £6070pp

Small Ship Holiday
  • Puffin, Isle of Lunga
  • Callanish Standing Stones
  • North Uist

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See the white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and bird cliffs of the Western Isles and learn more about the region's heritage and culture with visits to ancient sites on the Isle of Lewis.

Land ashore at Handa Island which is a Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve renowned for its razorbills, great skua and guillemot, before cruising The Minch to learn about the ancient history of Lewis at the Callanish Standing Stones and Iron Age Carloway Broch. Sail close to the uninhabited Shiant Isles to observe the thousands of seabirds which nest here and perhaps catch a glimpse of seals, basking sharks, oystercatchers and puffins.

On North Uist, enjoy a visit to the Balranald RSPB reserve and the ancient burial chamber of Barpa Langass, see the colourful nesting puffins on the Isle of Lunga, and head to the beautiful Colonsay House Gardens on Colonsay.

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Western Isles Wildlife Itinerary

Day 1 - Oban (Scotland)

Embark Hebridean Princess in Oban.

Day 2 - Kyle of Lochalsh

Cruise the Sound of Sleat and Kyle Rhea to Kyle of Lochalsh. Enjoy a visit to Eilean Ban and the Bright Water Visitor Centre.

Day 3 - Handa Island

Sail past the seabird cliffs of Handa Island then land ashore to explore the Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve which is home to guillemots, razorbills and great skua.

Day 4 - Stornoway

Learn about the ancient history of the Callanish Standing Stones which were erected around 5,000 years ago and the Iron Age Carloway Broch then sail back across The Minch.

Day 5 - Lochmaddy

Take a small boat trip past the seabird cliffs of the Shiant Isles which are home to seals, basking sharks, puffins and thousands of nesting seabirds. On North Uist learn about Balranald RSPB reserve which is home to corn crake, or visit the Neolithic cairn of Barpa Langass.

Day 6 - Rum

Cruise The Little Minch and the west coast of Skye. On Rum, enjoy a beach landing at Kilmory Bay.

Day 7 - Lunga

Take a local boat to the Isle of Lunga to see the colourful nesting puffins, before heading to Mull for the Mull Eagle Watch.

Day 8 - Oronsay

Enjoy a beach landing and visit to the RSPB Reserve on Oransay, before heading to Colonsay House Gardens on Colonsay.

Day 9 - Oban

Disembark in Oban.

For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.

Price Includes

  • 7-night all-inclusive cruise
  • Private coach transfers from the local airport or train station to and from the ship
  • All meals on board and ashore
  • Champagne, selected wines plus beer, spirits, soft drinks, tea, coffee and other hot drinks
  • Knowledgeable guides on board and on tours
  • Shore excursions as outlined in the itinerary
  • Use of the ship’s bicycles
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • Port taxes
  • Gratuities

Price Does Not Include

  • Travel to and from the private coach transfer points
  • Wines from the Library Wines list
  • Private shore visits organised by request which are not part of the itinerary
  • Personal telephone calls
  • Items purchased from the shop on board
  • Personal laundry

Special Features

  • Guest speaker:
  • Andy Bunten is a wildlife enthusiast who has worked for wildlife trusts and the RSPB and has led wildlife groups all over the world.
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2021 Departures £ price per person based on 2 people sharing

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