TASTE OF THE HIGHLANDS
4 nights for £960 per person
The voyage will begin in Oban on Tuesday the 22nd of September 2026 at 1400hrs
The voyage will end in Oban on Saturday the 26th of September at 1000 hrs
Back for 2026! This voyage sold out overnight in 2023, so we are going to close the season with a culinary send-off! Think Cullen Skink, Haggis, hot-filled rolls and Venison stews aplenty. A true Taste of the Highlands that September weather lends itself to so perfectly. This 4-night Oban to Oban voyage will explore the islands of Lismore, Kerrera and the crossroads between Mull and the Mainland. A stunningly beautiful place to sail, in sheltered waters and with scenery to die for. Don’t miss out!
All of our food is included, freshly prepared onboard, expect delicious local meat and seafood, a fantastic selection of fruit and vegetables, fresh bread 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.
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Where to find us…
Join Eda Frandsen at the entrance to the North pier marina at 1500 hrs where you’ll be met by the crew. Oban is a bustling port and seaside town. It's known as the “Gateway to the Isles”. From the train or bus stations head around the waterfront keeping the sea on your left hand, Eda shall be berthed on the pontoons at the North pier which can be found in front of the Tourist information center. It can get a little busy so If you are unsure of how to find us or feel a little lost don’t hesitate to give us a call on +447584351932
Travelling to Oban:
There are a variety of ways to travel to the popular holiday town of Oban, the journey by car, bus, plane or train is relatively simple with good transport connections and parking.
By Train The Train journey to 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 Road Oban is easily reached from Central Scotland by taking the A82 which skirts the west side of Loch Lomond. Then either via Tyndrum or follow the A83 over the 'Rest and be Thankful' through Inveraray. Both journeys take between 2 and 3 hours, although you may be tempted to stop several times to admire the scenery.
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 serving a good range of burgers, salads, cocktails and beers, outside or indoor seating is available with fast ans 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.
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.