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Where history meets breathtaking beauty, and every visit feels like an escape.

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Step into a land steeped in history and legend, explore our dramatic landscapes and uncover our ancient Celtic roots. Vast lochs, glens and Munros - easily accessible from our vibrant cities and towns - make Scotland the perfect place to lose yourself.

Discover unique experiences in Scotland

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Iolaire of Iona

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Isle of Iona

Staffa Trips - Afternoon

Staffa Trips take visitors twice a day to the Isle of Staffa where they can visit the spectacular Fingal's Cave and see the extensive bird life including puffins. Trips depart from Iona and Fionnphort

The afternoon trip departs Iona at 13:45. We call in at Fionnphort to collect passengers embarking there and depart again at 14:00. We expect to be back in Fionnphort by 17:00 and Iona shortly afterwards.

The Isle of Staffa - off the West Coast of Scotland - is a beautiful uninhabited island, famous for its basalt columns, sea caves and bird life.

Over the years it has captivated thousands of people including Johnson and Boswell, Queen Victoria, Robert Louis Stevenson, Walter Scott, Jules Verne and Joseph Banks.

Fingal's Cave is always splendid and atmospheric with its basalt columns being formed during a period of volcanic activity 60 million years ago.

Puffins can be seen ashore from early May to early August as well as shags, oystercatchers, and black guillemots. We often see guillemots, razorbills, fulmars,kittiwakes, shearwaters, gannets, great skuas and other birds from the boat. If you are lucky you may see a passing otter, porpoise, dolphin, basking shark or whale.

It is a 45 minute journey to Staffa. When we arrive we will sail along the south coast, below the 'Great Face', pointing out the various sea caves and giving commentary on the geology and history.

Assuming favourable weather conditions, we will land on Staffa around 15:00, giving at least an hour ashore, before picking you up for the return journey.

We expect to be back in Fionnphort by 17:00 and Iona shortly afterwards.Passengers can disembark at Fionnphort or Iona.

À partir de £35 par adulte


Dates de départ

  • Lundi
  • Mardi
  • Mercredi
  • Jeudi
  • Vendredi
  • Samedi
  • Dimanche

Avril — Octobre

Coordonnées

Staffa Trips

Torrasa
Isle of Iona
Argyll
Scotland
PA76 6SP

Tour information

Point de départ

  • Fionnphort & the Ross of Mull
  • Isle of Iona

Durée

½ Day

Transport

  • Boat

Type de circuit

  • Large Group (31+)
  • Medium Group (17-30)
  • Small Group (1-16)

Langues

  • English

Thèmes

  • Adventure
  • Geology
  • History
  • Island Hopping
  • Landscapes
  • Walking
  • Walking/Hiking
  • Wildlife

Prix


À partir de £35 Par adulte

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Étapes de l’excursion

Staffa Trips

Information sur le prestataire

Staffa Trips

The Iolaire of Iona takes visitors to the beautiful Isle of Staffa twice a day from 1st April to mid October. Visitors can be picked up from Iona or Fionnphort and will get to spend 1 hour ashore (weather permitting) to visit Fingals Cave and to see the Puffins.

Horaires d'ouverture

April 1st to mid October

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Start Your Story in Scotland

Where history meets breathtaking beauty, and every visit feels like an escape.

Inspiration for your trip

Step into a land steeped in history and legend, explore our dramatic landscapes and uncover our ancient Celtic roots. Vast lochs, glens and Munros - easily accessible from our vibrant cities and towns - make Scotland the perfect place to lose yourself.

Discover unique experiences in Scotland

Discover hidden gems, plan your perfect trip, or find exactly what you need—from scenic hikes and cosy cottages to events and cultural experiences.

Discover Scotland's vibrant events and festivals

FIFA World Cup 2026

Cheer on Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and find information about fan zones in Scotland, stadium tours and more.

Highland games in Scotland

From the tug o' war to the caber toss, Scotland's Highland games are not to be missed.

Edinburgh Festivals

Discover Edinburgh's summer festivals, including the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Events and festivals in Scotland

There's something happening in Scotland right now that the whole family will love.

Countdown to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Less than 100 days to go until 11 days of world-class action across the city, bringing 3,000 athletes from 74 nations together to compete across 10 sports.

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Start planning your summer break

Witness Scotland step into summer, with longer days and plenty of experiences to enjoy from coastal walks to fun exhibitions.

Summer holidays & breaks in Scotland

Find ideas and inspiration, from family days out to top camping spots, walks and outdoor activities.

Scotland's islands

Find out about the hundreds of islands in Scotland including Arran, Lewis, Skye, Outer Hebrides and Shetland. Plan the perfect island getaway today.

Scottish music festivals

Find out what’s happening in Scotland this year

The best tours of Scotland - luxury & scenic tours

Tour Scotland at your own pace with these fantastic ideas.

Your Scottish adventure starts here

Use our interactive map to explore wild landscapes, vibrant cities, rich culture, and hidden historic gems to craft your personal Scottish experience.

Map of Scotland

As seen on TV!

From Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir's luxury Scotland itinerary to local suggestions on the highlights of Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway, check out this top advice on trips across Scotland.

Tara & Johnny's luxury Scotland itinerary

Have you been inspired by Tara & Johnny's Scotland itinerary as seen on NBC's Extra Mile Club? Read on and plan your own Scottish adventure.

Channel 4's Where to next? Scotland itinerary

Follow in the footsteps of comedians Fatiha El-Ghorri and John Tothill on their unforgettable journey through Scotland.

Scotland trip itineraries

Plan your days in Scotland with the help of our suggested itineraries.

Your pictures of Scotland

Share your images by tagging @VisitScotland 

JavaScript needs to be enabled to see social media images for this place. You can turn this on in your browser settings.

Join our Newsletter Clan

Get Scotland inspiration direct to your inbox. Don't miss the inside track from our Scotland experts on exciting trip ideas, unique attractions and hidden gems loved by locals.