The Hebrides - A Wildlife Cruise

Tour Code: GBR71

An 8-day holiday to the Scottish Hebrides, on an exclusive cruise aboard the Hjalmar Bjorge, in search of the region's cetaceans, seabirds and other wildlife.

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£3,095 (Inc ferry)
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

Between the Scottish Mainland and the Outer Hebrides, lie a number of Inner Hebridean Islands whose sheltered waters and deeper offshore troughs make this ideal feeding grounds for fish, birds and sea mammals, including a number of whale and dolphin species.

  • Cruise the beautiful Inner Hebrides
  • Up to 8 species of cetacean possible, such as Minke Whale, Risso’s and Common Dolphins
  • Escape the crowds on our cruise, taking to the sea in search of cetaceans and other marine life
  • Possibility of White-tailed Eagle & Basking Shark
  • Look out for Otter along the shore of the sea lochs
  • Expert Naturetrek & local leaders

Between the Scottish Mainland and the Outer Hebrides, lie a number of Inner Hebridean Islands whose sheltered waters and deeper offshore troughs make this ideal feeding grounds for marine life. At the end of the seabird breeding season, young birds will be on the water, learning how to survive at sea, but it is mainly the larger wildlife that we will be focusing on during this cruise. A number of different whale and dolphin species feed in these waters, and the second largest shark, the basking shark, also spends the warmer months here. Many pairs of White-tailed Eagle now nest on these islands and we are likely to come across these magnificent birds. During our night anchorages, there is a good possibility of spotting Otter along the shorelines.

After embarking in Oban, we will initially head towards Mull, to overnight in a sheltered sea loch. From here we aim to work our way around to the west, past the Ross of Mull and Iona, out towards the Treshnish Islands then onto Coll and Tiree, before heading to the Small Isles, then finally returning towards Oban via the Morven Peninsula, although our exact itinerary will be dictated by the weather, recent wildlife sightings and the experience of the captain and crew.

DETAILED INFORMATION
Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Oban & embark
Day 2/7
Wildlife cruise
Day 8
Disembark Oban
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What's Included

What's Included?

  • Ferries
  • Accommodation:

    The boat used for the cruise is the Hjalmar Bjorge, which has small, but comfortable cabins. Please see tour itinerary for cabin details.

  • Food:

    All meals from the evening meal on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 8 are included in the tour cost.

Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2024

Departures Availability Cost
Mon 2nd Sep – Mon 9th Sep 6 £3,095
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Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£3,095
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£1,795

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!