Scottish Island Hopping with Argyll Cruising
Scotland 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...
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Cruise News
Why You Should Cruise the Firth of Clyde
As 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...
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2025 Scottish Cruises
Are 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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What is the Corryvreckan Whirlpool?
You may have heard of the phenomenon but what is the Corryvreckan Whirlpool and do you know the myths surrounding it? Situated off the West Coast of Scotland, between the...
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That’s a wrap on the 2023 cruising season
Last week saw our final two cruises of the 2023 cruising season – back-to-back three-night Kyles and the Isles trips – round the season out to great success. Skipper Ted and...
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Puffins in Scotland: Ted’s Top Tips
It’s no wonder puffins are so popular, with their brightly-coloured beaks and jolly expressions. Sometimes known as “clowns of the sea”, they’re always a joy to see. I think one...
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Your Scottish Cruise Reading List
We often get asked whether we have any recommended reading, so while this is by no means an exhaustive list, we’ve put together a collection of books which will help...
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Whale Watching in Scotland: Ted’s Top Tips
For many, witnessing a whale in its natural habitat is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. While destinations like Canada and South Africa are renowned for such encounters, Scotland offers an equally captivating...
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The 2023 Hebridean Odyssey and Scottish Private Charter Cruises
Wow, doesn’t time fly! Well, it does when you’re having fun. We can hardly believe it but we’ve already reached that point in our cruising season where Splendour moves from...
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Differences Between Dolphins and Porpoises: Ted’s Top Tips
For our next installment of Ted’s Top Tips, we’re looking at dolphins and porpoises. These loveable members of the cetacean family – the collective name for whales, dolphins and porpoises...
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How to Spot a White-Tailed Sea Eagle: Ted’s Top Tips
Our very own Skipper Ted has over a decade of professional wildlife spotting experience under his belt, working in areas as far away as Antarctica and the Caribbean. But his...
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The 2023 Cruising Season is Here!
We hope you are well and are enjoying those first glimmers of spring amidst the showers. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to get everything ready for the 2023...
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“A fabulous trip and something we will long-remember . . . Would highly recommend this trip for adventurous people of all ages.”
Private charter | July 2023
“Thank you for a brilliant holiday. I loved every bit about it. Food was fantastic. I’ll be back.” Brigitte Jones
Kyles and the Isles | April 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
“We will always hold our cruise on the Splendour dear in our hearts.”
Arran and Ailsa Craig Wildlife Explorer | May 2023