Day 1
Join Splendour at 15:00 hrs at the North Pier, Oban for your welcome aboard bubbles. After Skipper Iain’s safety briefing set sail for Tobermory, capital of the Island of Mull. The scenery just outside Oban bay is magnificent with the hills of Mull and Morven off the bow, the Nevis mountain range to starboard and the seascape of the Firth of Lorne with it’s many islands to port. A wonderful start to your short break cruise aboard Splendour. We anchor for dinner and overnight in Tobermory Bay – famous for the colourful houses and the Spanish Armada gold bullion!
Day 2
After a hearty breakfast, we go ashore in our stable tender to visit Tobermory with its unusual choice of select shops, a whisky distillery, museum, cheese factory, local pubs and stunning art galleries. Back aboard Splendour for coffee and Chef’s freshly baked melting moments as we weigh anchor for Lunga. Here we will have a very special and close encounter of the renowned puffin colony. After puffin therapy, we set sail for the sublime anchorage between Ulva and Gometra.
Day 3
Walking on Gometra or Ulva is like stepping back in time. The only vehicle you are likely to encounter is an estate quad bike. With a great chance of spotting White-Tailed or Golden Eagles on these special islands. Ulva was the birthplace of Governor McQuarrie of New South Wales and was the summer holiday destination for a young David Livingston whose grandparents worked a croft here. Next, we’re off to Staffa and an unforgettable tender ride, right into Fingal’s cave before steaming back into the Sound of Mull for overnight Anchorage in Loch Aline.
Day 4
Homeward bound for Oban Bay, looking out all the way for porpoises, seals, dolphins, eagles, whales and all around the sublime scenery that is, the ‘Magic of Mull’!
Beautiful boat, great crew, delightful fellow passengers, sensational food & produce and Argyll itself wow!
Martin & Marylyn 2018
Such a privilege to be here and have this wonderful experience. Everything one could wish for and such great company, food and care! God bless this boat and all who sail in her.
Cathy
We have had the most memorable few days – wonderful. Thank you so much.
The Thom Family | Family Cruise Holiday | October 2018
Three days of sailing and cycling 90km in spite of the weather. A gem of a boat, very comfortable and complemented by gourmet meals. Thanks Iain and Mike for a great few days!
Derek
Absolutely amazing. As always excellent. Thank you & Merci…. Most enjoyable food, company and scenery whatever the weather. See you next year!!
John, Cathrine & Albie | Kyles and the Isles | October 2018