Orca Watching in Scotland
You don’t have to look far to find wild beauty in Scotland. With a stunning coastline, rugged islands and incredible wildlife, the west coast of Scotland is a treat. One...
Read MoreYou don’t have to look far to find wild beauty in Scotland. With a stunning coastline, rugged islands and incredible wildlife, the west coast of Scotland is a treat. One...
Read MoreWe are lucky enough to Mike, a private chef, on board Splendour, who will keep foodies happy and well fed with the best produce that Argyll has to offer during...
Read MoreWell here we are two and a half months into our 2024 cruising season and it’s all go. After a very busy winter getting things ready for the season, we...
Read MoreHave you heard of Ailsa Craig, the tiny island near the mouth of the Firth of Clyde? At just 240 acres, the name Ailsa Craig roughly translates as “fairy rock”...
Read MoreSince the start of Argyll Cruising the business has committed to being as sustainable and responsible as possible. When original owner, Iain Duncan, first converted Splendour, a traditional wooden trawler...
Read MoreIn just one month Splendour will be sailing into the beautiful Oban harbour for the middle part of our season. We love our home here in Dunoon but it’s always...
Read MoreWe are very proud and lucky to set sail from a special part of the Scottish Highlands that produces amazing food and drink. We like to shop local, to keep...
Read MoreWhat events in Argyll and Bute we are looking forward to this summer? The cruising season is fast approaching and we are looking forward to welcoming guests back aboard Splendour...
Read MoreMake your trip to Argyll and the isles memorable and minimise your impact on the environment with these ten tips to having a more sustainable holiday. Choosing a sustainable location...
Read MoreScotland has somewhere in the region of 900 offshore islands, divided into four main groups: The Orkneys, Shetlands and the Hebrides, both Inner and Outer, and also those within the...
Read MoreAs you may know if you’ve been following us for a little while, or if you’ve joined one of our trips, we run our cruises from two different locations, depending...
Read MoreAre you ready for your next adventure? We’ve released our 2025 Scottish cruises calendar and would love you to join us to explore the inlets and islands of Argyll, Arran...
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“A gem of a holiday. We think we’ll definitely be back in the future to enjoy another trip with Ted and his top team.”
Skye and the Small Isles | July 2023
“A wonderful week cruising around the Clyde, Arran and Ailsa Craig. Superb company and excellent food. Thank you Ted and Iggy.” John
Arran and Ailsa Craig Wildlife Explorer | May 2022
“Fabulous trip, good to be aboard Splendour.” Paul and Elaine Taylor
Arran and Ailsa Craig Wildlife Explorer | May 2023
“Thank you for a wonderful trip and for taking us to fabulous places. Food was excellent.” Paul and Christine Edwards
Arran and Ailsa Craig Wildlife Explorer | April 2023
“A wonderfully relaxing trip, great company, Iggy’s wonderful food and calm and sunny weather. Thank you!” Helen
Arran and Ailsa Craig Wildlife Explorer | April 2022