Herman Melville’s Moby Dick with the London Literary Salon

6 nights for £1850 per person

The London Literary Salon study Moby Dick onboard Eda Frandsen

The voyage will begin in Mallaig on Saturday the 29th of August 2026 at 1500 hrs 

The voyage will end in Mallaig on Friday the 4th of September 2026 at 0900 hrs 

A not-to-be-missed opportunity to complete reading one of the greatest books ever written in English – an extraordinary story of obsession and maritime adventure – over the course of a six-day voyage onboard Eda Frandsen. Four online meetings will introduce Moby Dick, followed by six study sessions at sea. This unique study will allow readers to complement their appreciation of Herman Melville’s text with a practical understanding and experience of the reality of seafaring life under sail.

First published in 1851, Moby Dick ranks on almost any list as one of the greatest works in the English language. Its three famous opening words ‘Call me Ishmael . . .’ together with the image of the one-legged Captain Ahab in mad pursuit of the great white whale, have become cultural icons. This grand—and occasionally grandiose—adventure tale unites the many voices of Herman Melville in a mongrel mix of epic poetry, Shakespearean tragedy, encyclopaedic cataloguing, biblical oratory, and not a small dose of comedy. Melville presents an insightful study of obsession, madness and charismatic leadership that anticipates many of our contemporary conversations about democracy, cosmopolitanism, capitalism and environmentalism.

Set sail with the help of our experienced crew, for the Isle of Skye and the Small Isles of Rum, Eigg, Muck or Canna. Our 6-night sailing voyages focus primarily on time spent on the water and we aim to sail for between 4-6 hours per day, stopping each night in beautiful secluded anchorages with the chance to explore ashore for a couple of hours in each location. 

All of our food is included, freshly prepared onboard, expect delicious local meat and seafood, a fantastic selection of fruit and vegetables, fresh bread from the Mallaig Bakehouse and a selection of cakes, cheeses and desserts. Relax into the rhythm of life on board and leave everyday worries behind. 

Ride our dinghy ashore to a peaceful beach, walk to discover a hidden cave, or hike to the summit of an island for a panoramic view of an unspoilt wilderness. Travelling by boat enables you to reach places no others can go. 

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.