7-Day Scotland West Coast Yacht Charter: Whisky & Wild Isles Itinerary
7 planned days, starting at Oban and finishing at Loch Sween & Tayvallich. Stops include Oban, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Staffa & Iona, Colonsay, Port Ellen, Islay and further stops detailed below. Confirm the daily passages and shore plans with your captain before booking.
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Plan this charter
- First planned stop
- Oban
- Final planned stop
- Loch Sween & Tayvallich
Shore plans to discuss with your crew
- Day 1McCaig's Tower views
- Day 1Oban Distillery tour
- Day 1Chocolate Company visit
- Day 1Fresh seafood market
- Day 2Colourful waterfront houses
- Day 2Tobermory Distillery
Confirm joining and departure ports, yacht availability and the daily passage plan before paying a deposit. The captain decides anchorages and any route changes for weather, sea conditions and local restrictions. Shore venues, marine-park permissions and activity bookings require separate confirmation.
Map connections are schematic, not a navigable passage plan. Distances, safe approaches and passage times must be checked by the captain.
Ask for an itemised quotation covering the charter fee, taxes, APA or package expenses, berth charges and any delivery or redelivery costs.
- DAY 01
Oban
Your Scotland yacht charter begins in Oban, the 'Gateway to the Isles'. Explore the bustling harbour, visit McCaig's Tower for panoramic views, and provision for your journey ahead. The town buzzes with activity, a perfect starting point for your Hebridean adventure.
- McCaig's Tower views
- Oban Distillery tour
- Chocolate Company visit
- Fresh seafood market
- Anchorage
- Oban Marina
- Dining
- Ee-usk
- DAY 02
Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Sail to the colourful harbour town of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. The vibrant houses lining the waterfront create a picturesque scene. Explore the local shops and, if time allows, visit the Tobermory Distillery.
- Colourful waterfront houses
- Tobermory Distillery
- Mull Museum
- Wildlife spotting walks
- Anchorage
- Tobermory Harbour
- Dining
- The Mishnish
- DAY 03
Staffa & Iona
Journey to the mystical Isle of Staffa, home to the dramatic basalt columns of Fingal's Cave. Afterwards, continue to the tranquil island of Iona, a place of spiritual significance and ancient abbey ruins.
- Fingal's Cave exploration
- Iona Abbey visit
- White sand beaches of Iona
- Birdwatching (puffins in season)
- Anchorage
- Fionnphort Bay (Mull side)
- Dining
- Argyll Arms Hotel (on Iona)
- DAY 04
Colonsay
Head south to the remote and beautiful Isle of Colonsay. This island offers stunning beaches, ancient standing stones, and a peaceful escape. Visit Colonsay House Gardens for a horticultural treat.
- Kiloran Bay beach walk
- Colonsay House Gardens
- Standing stones of Colonsay
- Wild swimming
- Anchorage
- Scalasaig Harbour
- Dining
- The Colonsay Hotel
- DAY 05
Port Ellen, Islay
Sail to Islay, the 'Queen of the Hebrides', renowned for its peaty whiskies. Dock in Port Ellen and begin your exploration of the island's famous distilleries, such as Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and Ardbeg.
- Laphroaig Distillery tour
- Lagavulin bay walk
- Ardbeg Old Kiln Café
- Kildalton Cross
- Anchorage
- Port Ellen Marina
- Dining
- Islay Hotel Restaurant
- DAY 06
Craighouse, Jura
A short sail brings you to the wild Isle of Jura, famous for its single malt whisky and abundant deer population. Visit the Jura Distillery and experience the island's rugged, untamed beauty.
- Jura Distillery tour
- Walk to the Paps of Jura viewpoint
- Wildlife spotting (deer)
- Craighouse village exploration
- Anchorage
- Craighouse Bay
- Dining
- The Jura Hotel
- DAY 07
Loch Sween & Tayvallich
Begin your return journey by exploring the sheltered waters of Loch Sween, a stunning sea loch. Anchor near Castle Sween, one of Scotland's oldest castles, before heading to the charming village of Tayvallich.
- Castle Sween ruins
- Wildlife in Loch Sween
- Tayvallich village stroll
- Seafood at the local pub
- Anchorage
- Tayvallich Bay
- Dining
- Tayvallich Inn
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