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AquaXplore - exhilarating wildlife and sighteeing adventures!

Visit the beautiful and remote Small Isles of Canna, Rum, Eigg, Soay & Loch Coruisk/the Cuillins. Breathtaking scenery, unique history and abundant wildlife - regular sightings of Minke whales, Basking Sharks, Seals, Dolphins, Porpoises, Sea-Eagles, Puffins and many other seabirds. Informative commentary from your skipper/guide.

Sailing every day (April to October). Tours from 1½ hours to all day - booking essential.
Some guest comments: "amazing" "absolutely fantastic" "superb!"

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Come and join us in Plockton and experience a wildlife cruise with a difference with our unique "free if no seals" guarantee.

You will get a warm and friendly welcome from our experienced and knowledgeable skipper and crew, great commentary, and one that adults and children will love.

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Boat Trips from Portree: The Wildlife and Sea Eagle experts.

Stardust Boat Trips operate from Portree harbour and can almost guarantee wildlife sightings. Specialising is getting close up to the amazing White-Tailed Sea Eagle and have regularly sightings of Seals, Dolphins and Whales.
During the summer we offer fast rib trips which we use on our Skye Whale Trail where we search for whales further out to sea.
Book your Boat Trip on Stardust for an unforgettable experience!

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Hop aboard our RIB ‘Arctura’ for a short trip or a memorable day out!

Our fast boat is the best way to travel in style round Raasay, to Rona or further afield, spotting otters, dolphins, sea eagles and even the odd minke whale! As well as wildlife trips we offer pick up/drop off between Sconser, Portree, Kyle of Lochalsh and Raasay

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Join Skye Marine for a truly memorable boat trip from our own pontoon on the shore of Loch Greshornish, Edinbane - on the road to Dunvegan Castle from Portree.

You'll head out into Loch Greshornish then on to Loch Snizort and, depending on the time of year, you'll have a great chance of seeing puffins, dolphins, porpoise, Minke whales, seals sea eagles and even otters. We also offer fishing trips with rod and tackle hire.

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We offer 3 hour sailing trips aboard our 40-foot yacht.

We meet you at Portree Harbour and sail out into the bay, looking for wildlife such as seals and dolphins. Further out in the Sound of Raasay, sip a glass of Prosecco, enjoy smoked salmon and other local delights whilst taking in views of the Cuillins and the Isle of Raasay. All-day trips, which include a visit to Raasay and its distillery, are also available.

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Luxury sea tours, operating out of Portree, Isle of Skye. Explore this stunning coastline from the water, in the comfort of the purpose built 40ft catamaran, MV Seaflower.

Full day or half day available. Enjoy a locally caught seafood lunch with a glass of wine or light refreshment onboard with us, before going to explore one of the neighbouring islands. Also available for private charters, small weddings, evening sunset cruises with fizz and canapés and much more!

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Skye Seafari operates from our base at the Pier in Portree offering fast rib trips.

Our trips all depart from the Pontoon at Portree Pier head just beside the RNLI Station and we offer a range of excursions on our Humber Quinquari Inflatable Rib vessels which can see you exploring the islands and coastlines of the amazing North & East of Skye and the magnificent Islands of Raasay and Rona.

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If you’d like to catch your own supper while surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Loch Snizort then our skippers will use their expert local knowledge to get you to some of our best fishing grounds.

In addition to longer fishing charters we also offer our very popular 2-hour fishing trips, including rod and tackle hire.
Don’t worry if you’ve never been fishing before – our skipper will look after you. Minimum 2 people.

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Puffins and Whales - SkyeXplorer Boat Trips.

Guaranteed to see Puffins and Seals - Whales and Eagles with luck!
We offer daily 90 mins boat trips to see the Puffins and Seal colonies in the north of Skye.
We also offer 3 1/2 hour whales spotting trips (June - September).

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Something for everyone – Dunvegan Loch cruises, fishing trips and seal trips.

Charter one of our traditional clinker boats and enjoy a romantic cruise of Loch Dunvegan, with spectacular views of the Outer Hebrides, or try a fishing expedition where our boatmen, using their unrivalled knowledge, will aim to ensure you don’t return empty handed. Alternatively, take an exhilarating 25 min boat trip to the local seal colony and observe these playful sea mammals at close quarters. You may see Herons, Arctic Terns and even the Sea Eagle!

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A warm Highland welcome awaits you from Seumas MacKinnon and his crew aboard the Misty Isle. Board the Misty Isle from Elgol jetty for an unforgettable trip to spectacular Loch Coriusk.

Look out for dolphins, basking sharks, whales and seals. You may also be lucky and spot golden eagles or even the elusive white tailed eagle. Plenty of time ashore to explore or simply soak up the scenery followed by a welcome cup of tea on your return journey.

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Day trips by boat from Skye to St Kilda - the last outpost of north-west Europe lying 85 miles west of Skye.
St Kilda is a dual UNESCO world heritage site and national nature reserve. It’s home to the world’s largest colony of Gannets & Fulmars. Also the biggest colony of puffins in Britain with highest sea cliffs and sea stacks in Britain.

Visit St Kilda to experience dramatic scenery, spectacular seabirds and unique isolation to ponder their poignant history.

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Scotland's ONLY semi-submersible glass bottom boat trip. A family run business, established in 1998.

Operating from the Lochalsh Marine Special area of Conservation. See Seals, Otters, Porpoise, Occassional Dolphins, Seabirds, Incredible Scenery and Amazing Underwater Views of Kelp Forest, teeming with marine creatures.

Some trips include a WWII shipwreck and working Salmon farm. All trips are guided. Toilets and refreshments available. Suitable all ages.
Fun and informative.

Open 7 days, Easter - October 31st.

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Travel across the sea to Skye on the last turntable ferry in Scotland.
The Glenelg Ferry crosses the Kylerhea Narrows at the original crossing point between Skye and the Mainland.

The scenery is stunning, the wildlife entrancing (seals, otters, sea eagles, seabirds of all kinds), and you can stop off at our Lighthouse for coffee and biscuits, souvenirs of your journey, and tourist information.

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Visit world famous Loch Coruisk and the seal colony in the heart of Skye's spectacular Cuillin mountains.

Sail from Elgol jetty on the Bella Jane, a comfortable, modern, high specification passenger boat. Choose 1½, 3, 4½ hrs, or longer, ashore to experience this majestic wilderness then cruise back to Elgol to complete an unforgettable trip.
Also available: shorter non-landing cruises and one-way trips for walkers.
Sailing every day (April to October) and November to March trips. Free refreshments included.

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Offering fishing trips, wildlife trips and private charter Spirit of Adventure boat trips makes the perfect way to get out on the water.

Based in Kyle of Lochalsh by the Skye Bridge, but are happy to pick up from Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye.
Book your boat trip to explore the sea around the Isle of Skye on the West coast of Scotland.

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