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.

Places to go

Things to do

Accommodation

Travel & planning

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.

Scottish music festivals

Find out what’s happening in Scotland this year

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.

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 warmer, longer days and plenty of experiences to enjoy.

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.

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!

Be inspired by Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir's luxury Scotland itinerary as seen on NBC's Extra Mile Club or follow authentic suggestions from locals to see the highlights of Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway like Fatiha El-Ghorri and John Tothill on the Channel 4 series Where to next? Plan your perfect trip to Scotland with these itineraries.

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.

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Malt Whisky and Scottish Wildlife Cruise

An eight night Scottish cruise where you can taste some famous single malts and see incredible wildlife.

Single Malt whisky, made in an individual distillery from malted barley, distilled in copper pot stills and matured in oak casks, is one of the wonders of Scotland. Mixed with magnificent wildlife and spectacular Scottish islands it creates an unforgettable Hebridean cruise on the ex-tall ship St Hilda or on our wee ship Seahorse II.

In this whisky and Scottish wildlife cruise you can sample the delights of some of the most famous single malts from some of the most famous of "malt whisky islands" – Mull, Jura and especially Islay with its many distilleries. On the way you can see the incredible wildlife - soaring sea and golden eagles, basking sharks, minke and orca whales, porpoises, dolphins, seabirds and seals.

Reservations at the Islay distilleries and transport costs (to and from the boat) are covered by us.

If you are not totally malt whiskied-out at the end of the cruise, there is always the Oban distillery or the Oban Whisky Shop.

Visit our website to see details of all of our itineraries and to check our calendar for availability. 

From £1520 per adult

Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

April — October

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Contact details

St Hilda Sea Adventures

St Hilda Sea Adventures
Dunstaffnage Marina
Dunbeg
Argyll
Scotland
PA37 1PX
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Key facilities

  • Parking

Tour information

Starting

  • Oban
  • Oban, Mull and Lorn

Length

9 Days

Transport

  • Boat

Type

  • Bespoke
  • Private
  • Small Group (1-16)

Languages

  • English
  • French

Themes

  • Adventure
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Whisky
  • Wildlife

Tour prices

From £1520 Per Adult

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Prices are subject to change depending on season

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St Hilda Sea Adventures

Tour company information

St Hilda Sea Adventures

St Hilda Sea Adventures provide small ship cruising and wildlife holidays on the beautiful west coast of Scotland. Their cruises, among the breathtakingly beautiful islands, sea lochs and mountains of the Inner and Outer Hebrides, are truly unforgettable adventures for all ages. You can choose to sail aboard their ex-tall ship St Hilda, their ex-cruising lifeboat Gemini Explorer, their ex-Norwegian ferry Seahorse II or their ex-Norwegian rescue ship Speideren. All four ships have been converted to cruise the western islands of Scotland in comfort and style.

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Opening times

Office is open seven days a week.

Cruises are from April to 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.

Places to go

Things to do

Accommodation

Travel & planning

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.

Scottish music festivals

Find out what’s happening in Scotland this year

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.

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.

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Start planning your summer break

Witness Scotland step into summer, with warmer, longer days and plenty of experiences to enjoy.

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.

The best tours of Scotland - luxury & scenic tours

Tour Scotland at your own pace with these fantastic ideas.

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

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Be inspired by Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir's luxury Scotland itinerary as seen on NBC's Extra Mile Club or follow authentic suggestions from locals to see the highlights of Glasgow and Dumfries & Galloway like Fatiha El-Ghorri and John Tothill on the Channel 4 series Where to next? Plan your perfect trip to Scotland with these itineraries.

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Your pictures of Scotland

Share your images by tagging @VisitScotland 

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