Island Hopping
This is your chance to see whales and dolphins off the west coast of Scotland.
If you think you‘ve seen it all - you haven’t seen nuffin yet!
“If I was to describe the wildlife experience that we had today it would be… mindblowing,,,goosebumps all round I think!
Never in our wildest dreams did we think that we would come face to face with a minke whale determined to play after watching it feed wonderfully from a baitball, but we also saw pods of dolphins and porpoise and caught wonderful fish to release back to the wild.
The most delicious seafood lunch was served to us after a short and enjoyable excursion on the Isle of Eigg and then a voyage back to Mallaig to see the resident harbour seals.
Can I recommend – blinking right I can!!!!”
Eigg & Muck Adventure
Eigg and Muck are two of the most beautiful Hebridean Islands, lying off Scotland’s west coast just south of Skye. Rich in history, alive with wildlife, and home to thriving communities, these islands are a joy to explore both from the sea and on foot.
A journey here is also a journey back in time. The West Coast of Scotland once lay on the edge of an ancient ocean over a billion years ago, later transformed by powerful lava flows as the North Atlantic opened and Scotland drifted away from North America. Today, you’ll find traces of every chapter of human history – ancient forts, burial mounds, early Christian crosses, Viking settlements, shielings, and clearance ruins – evidence of more than 8,000 years of occupation.
Wildlife Encounters
Our cruise departs from Mallaig, and as we approach Eigg, keep your eyes peeled – Minke whales are often spotted feeding in the sapphire-blue waters around the island, drawn by tidal currents and an abundance of food near Ardnamurchan Point. Harbour porpoises and dolphins are also regular visitors, while seabirds circle overhead. Close encounters are common, and always unforgettable.
The volcanic Maxwell Banks that surround these islands also create some of the best fishing grounds in the region – perfect for catching large pollock and other deep-sea species.
A Taste of Island Life
We’ll step ashore on the family-owned Isle of Muck for a special lunch at one of the finest small cafés on Scotland’s west coast, where everything is freshly prepared from local island produce. Depending on conditions, you’ll also have the chance to help haul lobster and crab pots, or even hand-feed the friendly harbour seals that gather around the island’s shores.
This is more than just a trip – it’s an adventure filled with history, wildlife, food, and the spirit of the Hebrides.
Tailored private group experience from: £1000.00
