Water Activities & Oban Bay Shared Trip by Etive Boat Trips

Duration: 2 Hours

Depart the Dunstaffnage Marina and sail round the headland into Oban Bay, passing a fish farm, Ganavan Sands, Maiden Island, Dunollie Castle and the seal colony. Followed by a tour around Oban Bay with a fabulous view of Oban Town from the sea and then returning to the marina. There is always the possibility of seeing some wildlife on the way.

Highlights

Sailing on our 10 meter Blyth Catamaran the Etive Explorer, you can enjoy a relaxing cruise through the spectacular falls of Lora, in to Loch Etive, one of Scotland’s longest sea lochs with stunning views of the Scottish Highlands, coastline and Ben Cruachan.

Loch Etive is home to a wide and varying selection of wildlife, some of which you will hopefully see on our tours, including: white tailed sea eagles, golden eagles, osprey, guillemots, common seals or the elusive otters and if you are really lucky you may even spot a pod of dolphins or porpoise.

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.