Isles of the Southern Hebrides
and Sea Lochs of Argyll The Glen Massan and The Glen Tarsan 6-night cruise with departures from May to September / Price per person: £2095
The sheltered route between the southernmost of the Hebridean Islands and the wild south coast of Argyll has been a natural highway since the Lord of the Isles established his capital on the Island of Islay in the twelfth century. The itinerary is a captivating mix of coastline and seashore on each side, with another island always on the horizon and magnificent sea lochs stretching deep into the Argyll forest. Each island is unique in geology offering idyllic anchorages, from the small islands known as the “Slate Isles” to the mountainous peaks of Jura and the fertile gardens of Colonsay and Gigha.
Typical Stopovers and Anchorages: • Loch Spelve: A tranquil inlet on the Island of Mull with a chance of spotting otters, eagles and other wildlife. Go ashore for a walk in the ancient oak forest and collect mussels freshly harvested from the loch for dinner
• The Slate Isles: Anchor off the idyllic small islands of Seil, Luing and Scarba and go ashore to explore
• Loch Melfort: The perfect stopover for an evening stroll on the Argyll mainland • The Island of Colonsay: Famed for fabulous beaches and ancient history, Colonsay is fertile and wooded. Visit the gardens of Colonsay House
• Corryvreckan Whirlpool: Navigate the infamous Corryvreckan whirlpool in the Strait of Corryvreckan between the isles of Jura and Scarba
• Loch Crinan: The picturesque harbour of Crinan village is full of traditional fishing boats at the head of the Crinan Canal
• Loch Sween: Cruise the length of the sea loch, past the ruins of Castle Sween and go ashore at Tayvallich to see the ancient oak forest
• The Isle of Gigha: The most southerly island of the Hebrides, Gigha is tiny with beautiful sandy beaches, clear green seas and a multitude of wildlife. Go ashore for a walk at Achamore gardens
• The Isle of Jura: One of Europe’s last wilderness areas, Jura is famous for its red deer. Call in at the pretty village of Craighouse to visit the whisky distillery
• Isle of Islay: Given favourable weather conditions, visit Islay, known as the “Queen of the Hebrides”, Islay is famed for its whisky as well as its beauty
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