FALMOUTH TO OBAN - NIGHT WATCHES IN THE IRISH SEA
9 nights for £1850 per person
The voyage will begin in Falmouth on Saturday the 25th of April 2026 at 1500 hrs
The voyage will end in Oban on Monday the 4th of May 2026 at 0900 hrs
A longer offshore voyage as we sail north up the Irish Sea to the historical port of Oban. With the chance to explore the ancient Celtic coastline along the way. Possible stops include the Isles of Scilly, Ireland, the Isle of Man and the islands off the west coast of Scotland.
Have you always wanted to be involved in a longer sailing passage but not been able to find the right time or boat to join in with? For those of you interested in the way that wind, current and tide affect longer sailing journeys, or “passage sailing’ as we often call it. This trip is the one for you. Expect to be at sea for at least 5 of the 9 nights of the trip, and become fully immersed in the motion and running of the vessel. Gain experience in ocean-style sailing in the safety of the Irish Sea.
This is the perfect adventure for either the keen sailor or beginner looking to build sailing miles and experience sailing under the stars. All guests are encouraged to actively take part in the watchkeeping program of this voyage and a keen interest in seafaring and sailing is advisable to get the most out of this trip.
For more information about what a Passage Voyage involves check out this post in our Journal:
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Join Eda Frandsen in Falmouth, at the entrance to the Falmouth Yacht Haven Marina, which is situated behind the Chainlocker pub, on Quay Hill. The marina entrance has a small wooden hut at the gateway and is on the left as you look towards the sea at the bottom of the hill.
Depending on the tide, Eda will either be berthed alongside the pontoon in Falmouth Yacht Haven, or moored in the harbour. The marina entrance is a short walk from the train stations and car parks. If you arrive early do feel free to leave your bag with us, as we will still be finishing off the last bits of preparation for the trip. If you plan to stay awhile after the voyage, it may be possible to leave bags with us. There are some lovely walks, cafes and restaurants to explore locally. Both the National Maritime Museum and Gyllyngvase Beach are just a short walk away, there are also plenty of independent shops, cafes and art galleries on Market Street.
Travelling to Falmouth
There are a variety of ways to travel to the popular holiday town of Falmouth, the journey by car, bus, plane or train is relatively simple with good transport connections and parking.
By Train
Trains to Cornwall leave from London Paddington, with the mainline stopping at Truro. Change here and take the ‘Maritime Line’ to Falmouth, journey time: approximately 20 minutes. Disembark at Falmouth Town station, which is a five-minute walk from Custom House Quay, where Eda Frandsen will be waiting. Please see the Trainline website for timetables and tickets.
By Road
Follow the M5 to Exeter, and join the A30 to Truro, before following signs to Falmouth and then towards the Maritime Museum or Falmouth docks. For parking, there is a long stay car park called The Dell, which is just below Falmouth Town Train Station,
By Plane
Newquay Airport Cornwall is our most convenient airport, to get to Falmouth from the airport take a taxi from the airport directly to Falmouth for around £45. Taxis from the airport need to be booked in advance. Alternatively, take a bus into Newquay before changing for Truro, then for Falmouth.
By Bus
National Express serves Falmouth from destinations throughout the UK. Call 08705 80 80 80. Local buses from Truro, Newquay and other towns offer frequent services to/from Falmouth If you need a Falmouth Taxi: Abacus; 01326 212141
You can also join us from St Mawes and the Roseland by coming on the ferry. For ferry times for Falmouth/St Mawes and the Roseland please visit the FalRiver website.
Places to Stay
If you happened to be stopping in Falmouth for more than your voyage onboard Eda Frandsen, there are a number of places we can recommend:
This beautifully designed and immaculately maintained Bed and Breakfast is just an 8-minute walk from the centre of town. This is where we escape when we need a night away from the boat and I can tell you the breakfast (included) is to die for.
For a hearty meal, a harbour view and a pint of local beer we like to go to the Working Boat Pub, it’s a short wander through the high street but we think it’s well worth the walk.
Falmouth’s latest Seafood spot, tucked away on the Old High Street, the blackboard menu changes daily, but often includes Scallops, Mussels, Dressed Crab and Local Lobster. It’s as good as it sounds…
Following your voyage to Oban
Upon arriving in Oban, Eda Frandsen will be berthed on the pontoons at the North Pier Marina.
The best way to depart Oban will be by train, with the station being a 5-10 minute walk from the pontoons on the flat, around the harbour.
By Train The Train journey from Oban takes you along the world-famous West Highland Line. ScotRail runs trains six times a day from Glasgow Queen Street Station to Oban (two on Sunday). For times and prices visit the Scotrail site. You can also phone National Rail enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit their website, and they have a good app for smart phones. During the main season the Caledonian Sleeper service offers a FREE coach connection between Crianlarich and Oban station so you can leave Euston, London at 9.15pm and be in Oban before 9am the next day! The sleeper service from Crianlarich also connects with the Oban/Glasgow Scotrail service at times when the Oban coach connection is not on offer.
By Plane Glasgow is the nearest large airport to Oban and is approximately 90 miles away. There are good links from the airport to the train and bus terminals in the city. Flying to either Glasgow or Edinburgh is easy. Both airports are served by all the major, and many of the minor, UK airlines. This provides plenty of flights to choose from with bargain rates. In addition to being busy domestic airports both Glasgow and Edinburgh receive daily scheduled flights from Europe. Glasgow also boasts direct flights to and from the United States and from Dubai.You can also fly to Oban directly by private charter flight to Oban Airport at North Connel.
By Bus There are regular buses from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Fort William to Oban. Bus tickets can be booked through Citylink or West Coast Motors.
By Sea Oban is a busy ferry port with regular ferries to and from the islands of Mull, Colonsay, Coll, Tiree, Lismore, Barra and South Uist. Many of these ferries also link up with other islands. For more information about the ferries you can visit the Calmac website.
Places to Stay/Eat
If you happened to be stopping in Oban for more than your voyage onboard Eda Frandsen, there are a number of places we can recommend:
Cuan Mor Oban Open 12pm to 10pm and serves a good range of burgers, salads, cocktails and beers, outside or indoor seating is available with fast and friendly service.
EEusk The go-to seafood spot for locals, serving Oysters, Mussels, Salmon and Prawns, booking is recommended in the summer as it gets very busy!
For information on Places to stay in Oban, as well as what to do if you have a bit of spare time before or after your voyage with us, head over to the Gateway to the Isles information site.
In case you missed it….
You can read more about what life is like on our Passage Voyages here
If you have any trouble finding us, or just need some advice, our phone numbers are: Stella: +44 (0) 7584351932 Mungo: +44 (0) 7470930658
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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.
Something to drink: we have a bar with wine, beer, gin and whisky on board, but do feel free to bring your own.