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Full Day Loch Etive Charter with Etive Boat Trips - Oban

Full Day Loch Etive Charter with Etive Boat Trips

Obaneasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

8 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly seated with easy movement around the deck.

Overview

Step aboard the Etive Explorer for a full-day 8-hour charter on Loch Etive. Perfect for fishing, special occasions, or filming, enjoy unmatched access to Scotland's dramatic West Coast waters with a friendly crew and spacious catamaran.

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Full Day Charter

For all ages! • 8 Hours • Charter The Etive Explorer For A Full Day Out On The Water!

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About This Adventure

Charter the Etive Explorer for an unforgettable 8-hour adventure on Loch Etive! Whether fishing, celebrating a special occasion, or filming, enjoy exclusive access to this stable, spacious catamaran. With stunning views, hot drinks, and a friendly crew, create lasting memories as you explore the beauty of the West coast.

Duration: 8 Hours

You can charter the Etive Explorer for your own commercial or private day out. Select the half-day charter for:

Fishing Trips: Etive Explorer is an ideal boat for private fishing trips – stable and roomy with of plenty deck space and a galley to make hot drinks.

Loch Etive Taxi Trips: Etive Explorer is an ideal boat for private fishing trips – stable and roomy with of plenty deck space and a galley to make hot drinks.

Special Celebrations: A great way to celebrate special birthdays, anniversaries, or other significant events. You choose where we cruise and the timescales (weather and tide permitting!) and enjoy the exclusive use of the boat for you and your invited guests. Small island ‘bagging’ is another popular charter.

Surveying & Filming: This stable vessel is suitable for film crews and surveying contracts; a small moonpool is available. We also have a 5m tender (landing craft type) with a drop down bow which allows easy access to shore.

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. We provide tackle for your fishing charter.

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.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.

Adventure Tips

Dress for Variable Weather

Bring warm waterproof clothing year-round, as conditions on Loch Etive can shift quickly with persistent sea breezes.

Arrive Early for Boarding

Plan to arrive 10 minutes before departure at Dunstaffnage Marina and wait at the safety barrier for crew escort.

Bring Your Own Food if Desired

Hot drinks and snacks are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own meals for this full-day trip.

Respect Safety Rules Onboard

Children should be supervised at all times, and alcohol or smoking is not permitted to ensure a safe experience for all.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Common seals basking on rocks
  • Golden eagles soaring overhead

History

Loch Etive has long been a strategic route for fishing and trade, with Dunstaffnage Castle guarding its entrance since medieval times.

Conservation

Etive Boat Trips operates with a strong environmental ethic, minimizing impact on wildlife and employing fuel-efficient engines for sustainable cruising.

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Recommended Gear

Waterproof Jacket

Essential

Keeps you dry and comfortable against West Coast rain and sea spray.

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Layered Clothing

Essential

Allows you to adapt quickly to changing temperatures and wind chill.

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Non-Slip Footwear

Essential

Important for safety on potentially wet and slippery boat decks.

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Camera with Zoom Lens

Capture detailed landscapes and wildlife from the boat’s deck.

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