Explore Loch Etive: Private Charter Cruise Through Scotland’s Highland Waters

Duration: 6 Hours

A 5 - 6 hour trip cruising all the way up to the head of Loch Etive. See the stunning highland scenery, including Connel Bridge, the Falls of Lora, Kilmaronag Narrows, Ardchattan Priory, Bonawe Quarry and Ironworks, Ben Cruachan, the seal colony, Ben Starav and the Trilleachan Slabs. We will stop at the head of the loch for lunch.

Includes

We provide hot drinks, water and biscuits on all trips and on private charters. You are also very welcome to bring your own food. We have a toilet on board which can only be used out at sea, however there are toilet facilities at the marina.

About Our Boat - The Etive Explorer

Etive Explorer is a 10 m Blyth Catamaran, licenced annually to carry 12 passengers and two crew members. This type of boat is very stable with a 5m beam, making her very comfortable as a cruising vessel. She has twin 170hp Yanmar diesel inboard engines and cruises at 8-9 knots, a perfect speed to enjoy the views. As a coded passenger vessel, we carry all the required safety equipment in the unlikely event of any emergency.

The island wheelhouse and ample deck space enables passengers to freely walk around to get their preferred vantage point, which includes up forward. There is plenty of seating available on deck and a mixture of sheltered seating and standing room in and behind the wheelhouse which allows shelter from even the wettest West coast weather. There is also a small galley area for preparing hot drinks etc.

Important to Know

Please arrive at the marina 10 minutes before departure time and wait at the safety barrier, a member of the crew will meet you and escort you to the boat.

Please bring warm waterproof clothing even in summer, as the weather can change quickly and there is nearly always a sea breeze.
Car park charge extra fee per day, please pay for this at the marina reception on arrival.

Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee seeing some or any wildlife mentioned above. Trips are weather and tide dependent and therefore subject to cancellation.

Trip durations quoted are approximate. Children under 1 year go free of charge. Children aged 14 and under have a reduced rate. Please NO alcohol or smoking on board. Children are to be supervised at all times. We reserve the right to maintain our advertised departure times, please let us know if you are going to be late.

Meeting Point

Dunstaffnage Marina - Please arrive at the marina 10 minutes before departure time and wait at the safety barrier, a member of the crew will meet you and escort you to the boat.