Our Cruises
Gairloch Marine Wildlife Cruises – Wildlife Boat Trips in the Scottish Highlands
Experience one of the best wildlife boat trips in Scotland with Gairloch Marine Wildlife Cruises. Our unforgettable 2-hour wildlife cruises depart from the beautiful Highland village of Gairloch on Scotland's spectacular west coast, offering incredible opportunities to see marine wildlife in its natural habitat.
Led by an experienced marine biologist skipper and wildlife guide, every cruise is both educational and exciting. Learn about the fascinating marine ecosystem of the Northwest Highlands, local history, geology and the amazing animals that call these waters home.
Keep your camera ready as we search for some of Scotland's most iconic wildlife. Sightings can include whales, dolphins, harbour porpoises, minke whales, basking sharks, white-tailed sea eagles, golden eagles, puffins, seals, otters and a wide variety of seabirds. Every trip is different, making each cruise a unique wildlife adventure.
Our modern wildlife tour boat offers both comfortable outdoor seating for uninterrupted wildlife viewing and a warm, dry cabin for shelter in any weather, ensuring an enjoyable experience for all ages.
Planning a day out with your four-legged friend? We also offer a convenient dog-sitting service, allowing you to relax and enjoy your wildlife cruise while your dog is safely cared for ashore.
Whether you're visiting the NC500, exploring the Scottish Highlands, or simply looking for the best wildlife experience on the west coast of Scotland, Gairloch Marine Wildlife Cruises provides an unforgettable adventure for families, photographers, birdwatchers, nature lovers and anyone wanting to experience Scotland's incredible marine wildlife.
Book your Gairloch wildlife cruise today and discover why the waters of Wester Ross are among the UK's finest destinations for whale watching, dolphin spotting and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
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2 HOUR WILDLIFE SURVEY CRUISE (Mar-Oct)
On our two hour survey cruise, we explore the inner waters of Loch Gairloch, stopping at Glas Eilean and Longa to see the nesting birds including Black Guillemots, Gulls, Cormorants, Shags and the wild origin of the city pigeon, the Pure Rock Dove. Ian will then head into the Little Minch on the look out for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises as well as other interesting marine animals such as Basking Sharks, Ocean Sunfish and Rhizostoma Jellyfish.
ADULTS £50 CHILDREN £40
PRIVATE CHARTERS
Private Cruises with Ian on Seaquest MRV are also available. If you wish to to book a private charter we need to have plenty of notice to ensure we do not take booking for your chosen date/time.
2 Hour charters are available at 10:00 or 12:30 at a cost of £500
4 Hour charters are available at 10:00 or 15:00 at a cost of £1000
4 HOUR WILDLIFE SURVEY CRUISE INTO THE MINCH/SHIANT ISLANDS
Occasionally we may offer a 4 hour cruise, these are in frequent and adhoc, they will be advertised on Facebook and available to book through the website.
The destination of our four hour cruise is dependant on the time of year and also weather, wind and sea conditions. Early in the season we will be aiming to visit the Shiant Islands. Located 23.5 miles from Gairloch, five miles to the East of Lewis and Harris and 12 miles North of Skye,The Shiants are a small group of islands and rocky outcrops with tall dolerite and basalt columns and provide a sanctuary for colonies of approximately 250,000 nesting Seabirds including Common and Black Guillemots, Razorbills, Kittywakes, Skuas, Puffins and since the successful eradication of the invasive Black Rats, Storm Petrels and Manx Shearwaters have returned! Also found on the Islands are Common and Grey Seals, White-tailed Eagles nest on the cliffs and as we are out for longer and cover such a wide stretch of water to get there, chances of sighting Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises are increased compared to our shorter cruises.
ADULTS £100 CHILDREN £80
