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Oban Sea Tours

Oban Sea Tours provide daily boat trips departing from the seaside town of Oban. Our tour explores the Firth of Lorn with its abundant wildlife, historic castles and stunning scenery.

Oban Sea Tours provide daily tours from the seaside town of Oban.  On our tour  we hope to see a variety of wildlife including seals, porpoise, sea eagles, sea birds and occasionally otters and dolphins. In addition to wildlife there is the stunning scenery to experience on one of our tours, including great views of three castles, all from the comfort of our boat.

From £35 per adult

Departure days.

• W Wednesday

April — October

Contact details

• +44 () 07485175844
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• [email protected]

Key facilities

• Pets Welcome

Tour information

• Large Group (31+)
• Medium Group (17-30)
• Small Group (1-16)
• Outdoor Activities
• Photography

Tour prices

From £35 Per Adult £15 Per Child

Prices are subject to change depending on season

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Oban Sea Tours provide daily tours from the seaside town of Oban. On our tour we hope to see a variety of wildlife including seals, porpoise, sea eagles, sea birds and occasionally otters and dolphins. In addition to wildlife there is the stunning scenery to experience on one of our tours, including great views of three castles, all from the comfort of our boat. Our 2 hour tour departs daily at 1000, 1230 and 1500.

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Boat Trips from Oban

Boat trips are an unbeatable way to explore Oban & the Isles and discover the wonderful wildlife that inhabits the region’s waters and coastline.

Oban is a world-class destination for spotting seals, whales, dolphins and porpoises plus minke whales, basking sharks and even the occasional orca.

There are a number of experienced operators offering wildlife-watching boat trips whilst there’s also the Corryvreckan Whirlpool, where tides and currents make it one of the largest permanent whirlpools on earth.

Record-breaking Giant Skate have been caught off Oban and there’s plenty of opportunities to join a game fishing trip.

Boat Trip Experiences

You don’t need to take a wildlife boat trip to spot whales and dolphins in Oban, Lorn & the Isles. Keep your eyes peeled when you’re on a ferry journey and you may well spot something!

Or, why not join one of the many trips available on our ferries, boats or yachts?

There are numerous boat operators that will take you out to the islands or our sea lochs which are also fabulous places for boat cruises.

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Tel: 07975 723140

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Tel: 01631 571010 (daytime) 01852 300203 (evening and weekends)

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Seafari Adventures offers exceptional wildlife and nature boat trips to see whales, porpoises and sea birds from our base at Easdale, Oban, Scotland. Experience the Gulf of Corryvreckan, home of the World’s Third Largest Whirlpool.

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Allan's Boat Trips

Join local skipper Allan on a short one hour cruise across Oban bay onboard M.V Purple Heather, various sea birds and other wildlife may be seen as you pass the historic castle of Dunollie and Hutchinson’s Monument on the Island of Kerrera! As we journey into the Firth of Lorne, seals may be seen basking as you enjoy views of Mull and Lismore from a distance.

Sailings at 10.00 [not in April or early May], 11.00, 12.30, 2.00 and 3.00. Buy tickets here but we always keep ‘walk-in’ spaces on the day! We are now running our trips in 2024 – enjoy!

You can contact us by email [email protected] or phone us on 07732 554746.

Our tour...

Join us as we journey across Oban bay, magnificent views all around as we pass the island of Kerrera, the salmon fish farm and head out to the local seal colony where seals may be seen basking in their natural surroundings. Enjoy views of Lismore and Mull from a distance whilst we provide commentary on the history of the surrounding castles and monuments as we go. The paps of Glencoe may also be seen on a clear day - and be sure to keep an eye out for the frequently spotted White Tailed Sea Eagles!

Private Charters

The M.V Purple Heather is available for private charters! We are available for private charters to cater to your needs To Enquire please phone Allan on 07732 554746 or Email us at [email protected]

Where to find us...

We're located right next to the train station in Oban, You can find us on the Railway pier right in the heart of Oban!

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All Oban based trips must be booked direct with Turus Mara.

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Trip Details

**Times from Oban subject to confirmation of Calmac 2024 Summer timetable.

Passengers from Oban join the 12:15 Calmac ferry to Craignure, where our minibus awaits to transport you to Ulva Ferry to join the Turus Mara tour.

This trip from Oban is an opportunity to combine a boat trip to visit Fingal’s Cave on Staffa with a little bit of Puffin Therapy (May – July) too!

Turus Mara team up with Caledonian MacBrayne to run trips for those staying in Oban and surrounding areas. On this tour you will join the Ferry in Oban for the 45 minute journey to Mull ( NOTE: you pay for and pick up your Calmac tickets on the day of travel ). From the start of your trip you will have great views of Oban Bay, then the Firth of Lorn, Lismore and the rugged South East corner of Mull including the imposing structure of Duart Castle backed by Ben More and the central Mull mountains.

Transport is provided from the Ferry Terminal at Craignure, through the Loch Na Keal designated National Scenic Area (NSA) to join our trips from Ulva Ferry. Keep an eye out for otters in the loch and both Golden and Sea Eagles as you skirt the loch across from Mull’s largest mountain and only Munro, Ben More.

Your transport arrives at Ulva Ferry with plenty time to join the boat to Staffa – a trip of around an hour cruising via the stunning south side of the community owned Island of Ulva. We will almost certainly encounter common seals and various bird species on this leg of the journey as well as having the opportunity to spot whales, dolphins and other sealife.

On to Staffa and a visit to Fingal’s Cave. On good days follow in many famous footsteps along the causeway and imagine you can hear the first few bars of Mendelssohn’s Overture in the eternal surge of the sea.

Puffins nest on the North East corner of Staffa and visitors can enjoy a little bit of ‘Puffin Therapy’ on most days until early August when the breeding season comes to an end.

The boat ride back to Ulva Ferry to rejoin your transport back to Craignure will usually head back in via Loch a Tuath, allowing for the circumnavigation of Ulva, giving lots more opportunities to spot wildife.

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Seasonal family (and dog!) friendly trips to explore Oban by sea

Seal colony.

• Under 3 FREE

Historical / Wildlife

Fishing trip.

• All gear included * If your preferred date is not available online, please call

These regular boat trips run daily throughout the season. Tours are subject to change and availibility information is obtained when booking. Child tickets are for under 14’s whilst babies up to 3yrs old and dogs go free.

Looking for something different?

We offer bespoke charters to cater for your needs. Visit our charters page to see what we’ve done in the past.

Join us on our 1 hour trip to visit the local seal colony.

Whilst the seal colony is the highlight of this trip, there is also a chance to see White Tailed Eagles and Dunollie Castle.

You will receive live commentary during the tour. **All trips are subject to change

Journey around the island of Kerrera basking in the beauty of the west coast. Experience stunning views of the east coast of Mull, the isle of Lismore and the islands of Seil, Insh, and the Garvellachs to the south.

Sit back and enjoy the live commentary to learn all about the local history and wildlife.

After visiting the seal colony, we will enter the Firth of Lorn where there will be the chance to see White Tailed Eagles, Porpoise, seabirds and more! We will also pass historical landmarks including Dunollie Castle, Lismore Lighthouse and Glen Castle.

**All trips are subject to change.

Even if the weather on shore is lovely and sunny it can be chilly and wet out on the water so please come dressed for all weather!

We do provide some blankets and binoculars but please feel free to bring your own.

The majority of the boat is open air however we do have seating for 8 people inside. Please be prepared to be outside for the duration of your trip. 

No, we do not provide any food or drink but feel free to bring your own to eat onboard.

Friendly dogs are more than welcome! Please be aware there may be other dogs on board as well.

As is the nature of wildlife we cannot guarantee sightings on any of our trips.

Yes we have a toilet on board the vessel. The toilet is available for all to use but it is very small and down steep steps so please be aware of this is you have access needs.

During this 3 hour trip you will experience the beauty of the west coast whilst having the opportunity to catch your dinner.

There is skipper and crew onboard for assistance, and our trips are suitable for beginners and children. However please be aware this is the full sea fishing experience so you will be expected to handle hooks and fish.

If you are joining us for a fishing trip please come dressed appropriately as waterproofs are not provided and weather can change quickly.

You are welcome to take your catch home, and help with gutting can be provided onboard.

Please bring something to take your catch home in.

All fishing gear is provided.

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Tours from Oban

Three Isles Tour - Mull, Iona & Staffa

Adult £94 | Child £47

Mull and Iona

Adult £54 | Child £28

Tobermory, Treshnish, Staffa

Adult £109 | Child £55

Tobermory and Staffa

Adult £97 | Child £48

Wildlife Tour

Adult £99 | Child £49

Three Isles Early Bird

Adult £88 | Child £44

Iona Day Trip Winter Special

Adult £27.90 | Child £14

Tobermory Day Trip Winter Special

Adult £19.90 | Child £10

In and Around Mull

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Tours from Mull

The Three Isles Tour (Departing from Craignure, Mull)

Adult £71 | Child £35

Mull and Iona (Departing from Craignure, Mull)

Adult £38 | Child £19

Tobermory, Treshnish and Staffa (Departing from Craignure, Mull)

Adult £81 | Child £40

Tobermory and Staffa (Departing from Craignure, Mull)

Adult £69 | Child £35

Wildlife Tour (Departing from Craignure, Mull)

Adult £75 | Child £37

Three Isles Early Bird (Departing from Craignure, Mull)

Visit the isle of iona.

Take a boat trip Iona and visit the isle’s incredible beaches.

The landscape of Staffa

Explore Fingal’s cave and if you are lucky, see the puffins on Staffa!

Loch Spelve

See Loch Spelve as part of the Three Isles Tour.

Visit historic Iona, a vibrant centre of Christian worship since St Columba arrived in 563AD

The Three Isles Tour

Visit Fingal’s Cave on the Isle of Staffa as well as Mull and Iona on one of the best day trips available in the UK

See the iconic puffins

Visit Staffa to have a chance to see these comical birds up close

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Inner Hebrides

Discover the stunning scenery of the Inner Hebrides on a day tour from Oban.

Book your Island Day Tour from Oban today

Burial sites of ancient kings, geological wonders, unchanged landscapes, idyllic beaches, glorious glens, abundant wildlife and magical islands!  Our day tours from Oban to the wonderful islands of Mull, Iona, Staffa and Treshnish are a “must do” whether you are a visitor to Scotland or a local looking to explore what’s on your doorstep.  Running daily from 29 March until October, all tours for our 2024 season are available to book online.

Our tours are available to purchase as gift vouchers. The perfect present for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions –  give the gift of something magical to look forward to! Find out more and purchase gift vouchers here .

Island Day Tours from Oban

Three Isles Tour – Mull, Iona & Staffa

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Don’t worry, you can still explore Mull during the winter season by purchasing our Mull 24hr Island ticket!

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Wildlife Boat Trips from Oban

Coastal Connection specialise in scenic, wildlife cruises in the Sound of Mull and around the islands in the Firth of Lorn Special Area of Conservation.

In these waters we have a wealth of marine mammals and a huge range of bird life. Depending on the season, there can be sightings of basking sharks, dolphins, porpoise, common seals, otters and occasionally minke whale. The diverse range of sea birds includes sea eagles, gannets, guillemots, razorbills, great northern divers, shearwaters, terns, cormorants, common shags, herons and greater black backed gulls to name but a few.

We take great care to minimise disturbance to animals at all times but can usually, with care, get close enough to allow great photo opportunities. Some destinations present a chance to see red deer, highland cattle and wild goats on the shore.

Coastal Connection Shiol, Lerags, Oban, Argyll PA34 4SF Mob: 07919 615210 | Tel: 01631 565833 | [email protected]

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Etive Boat Trips

Come on a maritime adventure with us

Boat trips to Loch Etive

Stunning scenery, seals and wildlife

Islands, lighthouses, castles

. . . and maybe seals, otters, eagles . . .

Welcome aboard

For a trip you will never forget . . .

Seals in Loch Etive

Always a good chance of spotting seals . . .

Welcome to the West coast of Scotland and to Etive Boat Trips. Join us on our 10 metre Blyth Catamaran “The Etive Explorer” for an unforgettable excursion in the Firth of Lorn or Loch Etive where you will sample the stunning West coast scenery and wildlife.

The West coast of Scotland is home to some amazing wildlife both above and below the waves, join us on one of our many sea tours offering sightseeing, fishing or dive trips in and around the Firth of Lorn as well as trips through the spectacular Falls of Lora and into the stunning sea loch, Loch Etive. Our trips depart from Dunstaffnage Marina located around 2 miles from Oban on the A85 which offers ample free parking. We are also able to offer alternative departure points, this can be arranged on request.

We have a wide selection of day trips ranging from 2 hours to the full day, details and prices can be found on our  TRIPS page.

Sailing on our 10 meter Blyth Catamaran the Etive Explorer, you can enjoy a relaxing cruise through the spectacular falls of Lora, in to Loch Etive, one of Scotland’s longest sea lochs with stunning views of the Scottish Highlands, coastline and Ben Cruachan, or perhaps try another of our popular options including circumnavigating the small island of Kerrera (the island opposite Oban Bay), Lismore or the Creag Islands.

FISHING TRIPS

New for the 2023 season, we are introducing a selection of fishing trips to our line up of excursions. Whether you are a novice or experienced fisherman, our skipper Kyle will be on hand to help and guide you. The West Coast of Scotland is renowned for its sea life below the water offering amazing fishing opportunities including skate, thornback rays, spurdog, conger, pollock, wrasse, mackerel, luing to name but a few, although we can’t guarantee what you’ll catch, we can guarantee a great experience and our famous West coast hospitality. No equipment, no problem, we’ve got you covered with a wide selection of fishing equipment and tackle available.

The Firth of Lorn and Loch Etive are also home to a wide and varying selection of wildlife, some of which you will hopefully see on our tours, including: white tailed sea eagles, golden eagles, osprey, guillemots, common seals or the elusive otters and if you are really lucky you may even spot a pod of dolphins or porpoise.

We are happy to consider any private charters for fishing, diving, sightseeing, wildlife photography or just a relaxing cruise to enjoy the stunning scenery of the West coast or Oban bay’s incredible sunsets.

The West coast of Scotland truly is stunning and even more so from the sea, where every trip is spectacular! One thing is guaranteed and we are sure you will agree after you sail with us on board the Etive Explorer, quite simply “The West is best”.

Tour Information

What can you see on our tour?

Our tour offers something for everyone...

Our tour offers wildlife, scenery and historical landmarks. Throughout the tour our well informed guides will provide commentary about the local wildlife, history of the area, castles and other landmarks.

Home to one of the rarest birds of prey in the UK.

The island of Mull is home to one of the rarest birds of prey in the UK, the white-tailed sea eagle. This eagle was hunted to extinction during the early 1900s but due to a reintroduction project in the 1970’s, there is a healthy population established on the Isle of Mull. The first introduction occurred in 1975 on the Isle of Rum and as the population expanded the sea eagle moved south to the Isle of Mull. This is now home to a thriving population of breeding pairs throughout the island. These huge eagles have a wingspan of over 2 meters, with a distinct white head and tail feathers. Our tour shadows the island's coastline as this is a prime location to spot one of these majestic birds. The birds can often be seen hunting for their next meal in the Firth of Lorn, with a varied diet of fish and seabirds. Our tour offers you the opportunity to spot one of the UK’s rarest bird species.

Marine wildlife on tour.

In addition to the Sea Eagle, the Firth of Lorn is also home to many other bird species. This includes many species of sea birds including; Great Northern Divers, Black Guillemot, Common Guillemot and Manx Shearwaters. You are likely to encounter marine wildlife as well on our tour. With frequent sightings of pods of dolphins and porpoises in the Firth of Lorn. The dolphins are often playful and will ride along with the boat. Species of whale can be also be seen on occasion, commonly the minke whale. Our tour will also give passengers the opportunity to see the local seal colony which is present all year round. The route of our tour covers a large section of the Firth’s coastline and this is home to one of Scotland's most elusive mammals, the otter. These shy animals are seen close to the coastline where they spend time feeding.

Iconic Landmarks.

As well as plenty of wildlife, our tour offers views of spectacular scenery and historic landmarks. This includes 3 Scottish castles; Gylen, Duart and Dunollie. These castles are set close to the coast and can be seen in comfort from our boat. Gylen Castle is situated on the shores of the Island of Kerrera and was built by the clan MacDougall in the 1500’s. The second castle is Duart castle on the Isle of Mull. Duart is home to the clan MacLean. The third castle and the oldest is Dunollie castle. Dunollie is situated on the Argyll coastline, at the North entrance into Oban bay. The castle dates back to the reign of the Lord of The Isles but despite being abandoned for hundreds of years it is still a prominent feature.

In addition to three castles, you will also see an iconic Stevenson lighthouse. Lismore Lighthouse was designed by Robert Stevenson. The Stevenson family were renowned Scottish engineers specialising in lighthouses. Many of these lighthouses are situated around the Scottish coastline.

Joining us on board.

Our tour departs from the North Pier in Oban. The North Pier is a commercial pier so we ask passengers to be vigilant and not obstruct the main road to the pier when making their way to the departure point. As a result, passengers should arrive at the departure point, at the earliest, 10 minutes before the tour departure time. There is no parking available on the pier but on our FAQ page, we have an interactive map pointing out places to park in the town. North Pier postcode: PA34 5QD.

Historical Landmarks ON the tour

• MCCAIGS TOWER
• GYLEN CASTLE
• DUART CASTLE
• LISMORE LIGHTHOUSE
• DUNOLLIE CASTLE

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Boat tours in oban.

• Nature & Wildlife Tours
• Scuba & Snorkeling
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• Good for Couples
• Good for Kids
• Adventurous
• Budget-friendly
• Hidden Gems
• Good for Big Groups
• Good for a Rainy Day
• Good for Adrenaline Seekers
• Honeymoon spot
• Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.

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2. Oban Sea Tours

3. Etive Boat Trips

4. Argyll-Sea Tours

5. Hebridean Adventures

6. Allan's Boat Trips

7. Northern Light Cruising Company

8. Stravaigin Sailing

9. St Hilda Sea Adventures

10. VentureSail Holidays

11. Argyll Charters - Mara Mhor Cruises

12. Allan's Wildlife Trips

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14. Wavysail Ocean Adventures

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