The voyage will begin in Stornoway on Saturday the 22nd of June 2024 at 1500hrs
The voyage will end in Mallaig on Friday the 28th of June 2024 at 0900hrs
Stornoway to Mallaig - A West Coast cruise
6 nights for £1350 per person
Take the chance to really get to grips with the majestic beauty of Scotland's West Coast. This one-off voyage gives you the chance to truly understand the lay-of-the-land by immersing yourself in the heart of the Outer Hebrides. Just a short flight from all major Scottish airports, Stornoway is the epicentre of island life. From here we can explore the hidden bays and beaches of Lewis and Harris before setting out across the Minch via the Shiant Islands, Skye and the Small Isles off Mallaig.
This one-way trip gives us the chance to really slow down and take best advantage of wind, weather and tide.
We provide a fully inclusive experience where all meals onboard are included in the price of your voyage, our experienced and adaptable chef is happy to cater to the needs of you and your party, whilst you learn the ropes or sit back and relax with a book and take in some of the most beautiful and remote locations in the UK.
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Arriving in Stornoway is surprisingly simple, given the direct flights from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Manchester, Birmingham, Exeter and Southhampton airports. For more information regarding flight times and destinations please visit the Logan Air website.
There are also regular ferry services from Stornoway to Ullapool, with a journey time of around 2.5 hours. Please visit the Calmac Website to book directly.
Following your time with us, Mallaig is easily departed by train, which is just a 5 minute walk from the marina. With direct services via Fort William to Glasgow and National Rail Services.
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Things that we provide that you don’t need to bring with you
Wellington boots. Please let us know if you are smaller than a size UK4 or larger than a UK12
Towels- we now provide towels onboard, but you may want to bring a beach towel for trips ashore.
Guy Cotton heavy-duty waterproofs
Lifejackets, harnesses, and all other safety equipment
First aid equipment
Bedding, bed linen and blankets
Hot water bottles
Sunscreen & Insect repellent
Ginger tea, ginger biscuits and Quell’s tablets for unsettled stomachs
Earplugs (just in case!)
Torches
OS maps
Essentials
4 T-shirts
3 pairs of jeans or trousers
A set of thermals
Two good warm layers, such as fleeces, softshell jackets or thick woollen jumpers.
Woolly hat and a pair of gloves
A Scarf or neck warmer
Warm Socks
One set of pyjamas
Toiletries bag
Suncream
Sunglasses
Camera
Walking Boots/sturdy trainers for walks ashore
A good book
A water bottle to refill and use throughout the trip
Lightweight walking waterproofs if you want them for time ashore.
A phone charger
Optional Extras
Swim shorts/ bathing costume - there is a swimming ladder for morning dips
A sunhat and shorts (keep an eye on the weather and make your call just beforehand)
Sailing gloves for rope handling.
Seasickness tablets
Sailing logbook
Sailing waterproofs if you’d like- we do provide these however you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
A musical instrument if you play!
Something to drink: we have a bar with wine, beer, gin and whisky on board, but do feel free to bring your own.
