VentureSail Holidays
VentureSail Holidays offer unique adventure sailing holidays in Scotland, England, Europe and the Caribbean. Fully crewed sailing holidays, so no experience needed to climb aboard!
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VentureSail Holidays offer unique adventure sailing holidays in Scotland, England, Europe and the Caribbean. Fully crewed sailing holidays, so no experience needed to climb aboard!
Located on Scotland’s west coast, in the heart of world […]
Sustainable, Responsible Outdoor Experiences on Scotland's leading ocean racing yacht, from day trip exploring coats and wildlife to ocean crossing, life changing adventures.
Wavysail is an award winning adventure sailing operator, short-listed for a Highlands and Islands tourism award in 2024 for our Scottish sailing adventures. For 2025, join our unique twist on Scotland's famous "Northcoast 500" as we sail it on Big Blue, our beautiful expedition yacht. The adventure starts in Oban, home of the famous Whisky distillery. We will complete the tour of Scotland in three uniquely different legs and you can join any or all of them. Leg 1 : Oban to Stornoway Leg 2 : Stornoway to Kirkwall Leg 3: Kirkwall to Oban via the Caledonian Canal Each leg is 10 days with a couple of days between legs for crew change-over. For those doing the full tour, you will keep the same berth throughout, with the option of having a cabin to yourself. You'll stay on board for the full month with time in Kirkwall and Stornoway to visit these beautiful Scottish towns. No experience required, but for more experienced sailors, our expert skippers will give you all the support and learning you want!
Join our unique twist on Scotland's famous "Northcoast 500" as we sail it on Big Blue, our beautiful expedition yacht. You can join one or all three of the legs, combine it with driving or simply join this lovely tour of Scotland under sail. Leg 3 will take us from Kirkwall, in the Orkney isles back to Oban, routing West via Wick and Inverness before entering the famous Caledonian Canal. This is a real "bucket list" for many sailors which completes our grand tour of Scotland!
Reassuringly sound, sturdy, and seaworthy, Red Moon will carry you […]
SAILING HOLIDAYS OFF THE BEATEN TRACK, WITH TIME FOR SIGHTSEEING […]
There is no better way to explore the mystery and […]
Sea to Peak Expeditions offers adventure sailing predominantly to less travelled and more 'off the beaten track' harbours and locations around the UK and Northern Europe. Our adventures are open to small groups or individuals and clients are encouraged to take a role in crewing the boat. Operating from a very high spec Feeling 39, in excellent condition throughout, we have many expeditions throughout Scotland suitable for all levels of experience. Professional help and tuition is always be on hand from Richard, a highly experienced RYA instructor/ commercial Yachtmaster and Mountain Leader, who is skipper and owner of Sea to Peak Expeditions.
Luxury sailing catamaran, available for skippered charter on the west coast of Scotland
For sixteen years we have welcomed guests for hands-on Sailing […]
Join our unique twist on Scotland's famous "Northcoast 500" as we sail it on Big Blue, our beautiful expedition yacht. You can join one or all of the legs, combine it with driving or simply join this lovely tour of Scotland under sail. Leg 2 will take us high into the Orkney isles. Leg 1 crew will have sailed in a couple of days earlier. New crew will join with a full yacht induction and safety briefing. Our trip will depart Stornoway and will route to Lochinver, (home of world famous pies!), Cape Wrath and then cross over to Stromness before arriving in Kirkwell. Kirkwell has great onward travel connections, or of course you might stay on board for Leg 3 of our expedition!
Tailor your own bespoke half/full day or evening charters onboard MV Sheerwater or MV Orca III
Wavysail is an award winning adventure sailing operator, taking small groups on big adventures, led by the world's most experienced skippers. We were shortlisted for a Highlands & Islands thistle award for our Scottish sailing adventures in 2024. In 2025, you can join our unique twist on Scotland's famous "Northcoast 500" as we sail it on Big Blue, our beautiful expedition yacht. The adventure starts in Oban, home of the famous Whisky distillery. After a thorough safety briefing we'll prepare to set sail. The sailing route will adapt depending on the weather and wishes of the crew, but likely to include Tobermory, the isles of Rum, Muck and Eigg and the Shiant Isles before ending in Stornoway.
Blue Clipper was built in 1991 and owned by the […]
Classic Voyages for Modern Adventurers - One of the longest-standing members of the Scottish Charter fleet, Eda Frandsen has been offering unforgettable sailing holidays on the West Coast of Scotland for over 25 years. From her home port of Mallaig explore The Small Isles, Skye, Mull and the Outer Hebrides. Enjoy exceptional home-cooked food, learn to sail a traditional Gaff Cutter with our experienced crew and take in all that this wonderful landscape has to offer.
Take a hands on adventure on a class B traditional […]
Sailing cruises on 50ft Yacht from Tighnabruaich, Cowal, Clyde.
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St Hilda Sea Adventures provides small ship cruising and wildlife holidays to the Inner and Outer Hebrides.