Craignish Cruises

Boat Tour

Craignish Cruises, Ardfern, Argyll, PA31 8QN

Tel: +44 (7747) 023038

Craignish Cruises offer guided wildlife and Corryvreckan Whirlpool watching boat trips on the purpose built 60 passenger catamaran Sea Leopard 11.

A member of Wild Scotland and a W.I.S.E accredited wildlife safe operator, Craignish Cruises offer two, three, and four hour trips in addition to half day tours and day private charters. Water taxi services are also offered.

Facilities on-board include a heated wheelhouse, a toilet, and refreshments are also available.

From Ardfern at Loch Craignish you can board the Sea Leopard 11 for a memorable cruise through the spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife of the Sound of Jura and the Firth of Lorn Special Conservation Area.

The Gulf of Corryvreckan is the world's third largest whirlpool, and Craignish Cruises run regular trips to view this spectacle.

On most trips, you may be able to spot seals, porpoise, sea eagles, red deer, and an abundance of sea birds. If you are lucky you me even see a hen harrier, golden eagle, otter, dolphin or minke whale.

Lindsay Johnston has 30 years sailing experience including two Atlantic crossings. Having lived in the area most of his working life, he has considerable knowledge of the area and it's wildlife. He has also worked as a countryside ranger and outdoor leader.

Craignish Cruises is happy to accommodate wheelchair users and persons with mobility difficulties - please phone to discuss requirements.

Opening Times

Open All Year

2013 Opening Times (01/01/2013 - 31/12/2013)

Road Directions

From Oban take the A816 south to Ardfern 25 miles
From Lochgilphead take the A816 north to Ardfern
Go to Ardfern Yacht Centre postcode PA31 8QN

Public Transport Directions

From the nearest information centre:- From Oban take the A 816 south to Ardfern 25 miles
From Lochgilphead take the A816 north to Ardfern 19miles
Go to Ardfern Yacht Centre postcode PA31 8QN

Getting there by railway:- Go to Oban and take the bus to Ardfern or a taxi

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Special Offers

Child goes free
Enjoy our offer and experience one of our cruises on the west coast, suitable for all the family.
Offer is available Monday to Sunday from 11^th March to 31^st October 2013 inclusive
Please read our terms and conditions:
1. Contact the activity provider PRIOR to travelling and check any restrictions that may apply to offer redemption.
2. Please print this page and take to the attraction.
3. Discount will be provided per group of two or more people and will only apply to a single transaction, per attraction or activity.
4. Entitles one free child entry to the participating attractions, provided a full paying adult accompanies them.
5. If the holder of this offer buys one fully priced Adult boat trip with Craignish Cruises, Ardfern, then s/he may take with him/her ONE CHILD who will go on the same boat trip on the same day, free of charge.
6. This will apply to the CHEAPEST ticket, of either equal or lesser value.
7. Activity prices are subject to change. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or concession and has no face value.
8. All bookings are subject to the chosen operator’s standard terms and conditions and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
9. All offers are subject to availability and date, age and height restrictions may apply. The operator reserves the right to refuse entry and to close and/or alter all or any of the facilities due to technical, operational, health and safety or other reasons including over capacity.
10. Only one offer can be used per group, per transaction, per attraction and will only apply to one free child entry per full price ticket purchased per person e.g. if a group of four people purchase two adult tickets then only one child ticket will be free.
11. Boat trips are subject to weather conditions. Contact the operator on the morning of the activity and prior to travelling for confirmation. Neither the promoter nor the chosen operator will be held liable for any expenses incurred by individuals or groups, for journeys undertaken to the operator in the event that activities are cancelled for any reason.
12. The promoter will not be held liable for any injuries or losses incurred during participation of activities.
13. The promoter reserves the right to substitute the offers for ones of equal or greater value in the event of circumstances beyond their control.
14. The promoter and participating operators reserve the right to modify or discontinue offers at any time without prior notice.
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