Birthe Marie under sail
In the Sound of Iona © Richard Hay
In the Sound of Iona © Richard Hay
At sea under red sails! seven hour, normally with landing for lunch and explore, by dinghy. Various routes. Wildlife, history, stories, beautiful coasts and islands.
We run a 'Day out' trip once a week, they last around seven hours. Passengers should bring a packed lunch.We vary the route to suit the conditions and will be under sail as much as possible in the time available. Usually we anchor in the middle of the trip and will offer landing by dinghy in a sheltered location for exploring and lunch ashore. All ages welcome, no previous knowledge required, join in or sit back and watch the coast slip past. Various routes. Wildlife, history, stories, beautiful coasts and islands. 'Slow' travel by sea, the old way.
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Alternative Boat Hire
Lovedale Cottage
Isle of Iona
Argyll
UK
PA76 6SJ
Lovedale Cottage
Isle of Iona
Argyll
UK
PA76 6SJ
Tour prices
From
- £50 Per Adult
- £20 Per child
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Prices are subject to change depending on season
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Alternative Boat Hire
Aboard 'Birthe Marie' a traditional wooden gaff ketch, we run friendly informal boat trips from the Isle of Iona and from Fionnphort (at the southwest end of the Isle of Mull). Wildlife, scenery, stories, island visits. Travel the old way under sail, no previous experience required, join in or sit back and just watch the coast slip past. Scheduled Three hour afternoon trips and Day trips each week, also available Whole Boat Hire for tailored trips.
Opening times
normally mid April till end of October. advance booking recommended.
