Daytrips from Oban by Caledonian MacBrayne

Cal Mac Ferries Provide Excursions to Spectacular Scottish Islands

Aug 3, 2009 Neil Greenlees

Daytrips from Oban on Caledonian MacBrayne ferries provide a perfect opportunity to visit some of Scotland's most spectacular islands.

There's a good selection of itineraries and destinations available. Passengers can choose from full days out including coach tours or opt to view the scenery from the sea on a non-landing cruise.

Daytrips From Oban to The Island of Mull

Caledonian MacBrayne (Cal Mac) offers a number of landing excursions to destinations served by its ferries from Oban. These include the Island of Mull with its picturesque main town of Tobermory and impressive Duart Castle.

While visiting Mull daytrippers have a chance to take another ferry to Iona or enjoy a sea trip to the Island of Staffa. Various combinations of attractions are available including the Isle of Mull Railway to Torosay Castle which young television viewers in the UK will recognise as the Ballamorey Express.

Daytrips From Oban to Coll And Tiree

The islands of Coll and Tiree are also popular excursion destinations from Oban. Both have stunning scenery and white sandy beaches while Tiree is often claimed to be the sunniest spot in Britain. In its publicity material about Coll and Tiree Caledonian MacBrayne says they both offer 'a true island experience'.

Non-Landing Cruises From Oban on Cal Mac Ferries

Visitors who want to experience a relaxing sea trip can enjoy a two course high tea cruise to Mull or a three course Sunday lunch cruise to Tiree. These are non-landing trips which allow people to partake of good food while watching the land and seascapes slip past the vessel.

Similar cruises are available to Colonsay and the Gulf of Coryvreckan which is the location of the world's ultimate 'water feature'. The planet's biggest whirlpool can be heard 10 miles away when atmospheric conditions allow.

Cal Mac Evening Dinner Cruises to Tiree From Oban

Evening dinner cruises to Tiree provide an opportunity to watch the sun go down from the deck of one of Caledonian MacBrayne's vessels but people who really want to experience a traditional crossing to a scottish island will enjoy the company's full day cruise to Barra.

Initially the ferry sails along the Sound of Mull to the islands of Coll and Tiree before heading across to Barra's main harbour at Castlebay. The impressive Kisimul Castle sits at the harbour entrance.

Caledonian MacBrayne Offers Day Cruise From Oban to Barra

This trip provides an opportunity to view not just some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery but also a great deal of marine wildlife. The sailing leaves Oban at 08.30 and arrives back at 22.15 but there's plenty of opportunity to relax on board.

Passengers can sit on deck and enjoy the scenery and sunshine. If the weather is unfavourable the spectacular panoramas can be viewed through the large windows in the ferry's passenger accommodation. Meals and other refreshments are served through the day.

In summer Caledonian MacBrayne operates daytrips on its sailings from Oban seven days a week. Full details are available on the company's website where bookings can also be made.

For further daytrip ideas visit www.visitscotland.com/perfectday

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Caledonian MacBrayne's ferry Isle of Mull