Wildlife Boat Tours
Depart from Laga Bay on the Ardnamurchan peninsula for a journey through some of Scotland’s most stunning and wildlife-rich waters.
Cross through Loch Sunart towards the rugged Morvern peninsula, passing through the Carna Narrows into Loch Teacuis. This remote and peaceful setting offers the opportunity to observe Scotland’s incredible wildlife with a backdrop of amazing scenery and ever changing colours of the landscape.
What to Expect on Your Tour
- In the capable hands of skipper Andy Jackson enjoy a two or four hour charter trip or a whole day out on the water aboard Laurenca 2, our 38 foot Aquastar
- With a maximum of 12 passengers our small group boat trips are personal and friendly.
- In our two hour trip you can expect to see:
- Spectacular and otherwise inaccessible views along the coastlines around Lochs Sunart and Teacuis whilst circumnavigating the isle of Carna.
- Opportunities to see both white tailed and golden eagles, many different species of seabirds, common seal colonies, porpoises, dolphins, otters, red and roe deer and much more!
- You will hear about the history and geology of the local area including the conservation and environmental work being carried out locally including Marine Protected Areas, the conservation project on the Isle of Carna and responsible wildlife watching.
- We follow the wildlife watching code at all times.
- Trips are skippered and guided by owner Andy Jackson. Andy is knowledgeable and experienced, a founding member of CAOLAS and Carna Conservation Initiative CIC and supporter of marine protected areas.
- In our four hour trip:
- This relaxed half day charter offers time for wildlife photography as we encounter opportunities to spot seasonally changing seabirds, eagles, and wildlife on the shoreline including otter, seals, deer, porpoise, dolphins.
- You will hear about the history and geology of the local area including the conservation and environmental work being carried out locally including Marine Protected Areas, the conservation project on the Isle of Carna and responsible wildlife watching.
A full day private charter trip or bespoke charter can also be arranged allowing time for any of the following suggested itineraries:
Visit the Cairns of Coll or the Treshnish Isles to see breeding puffins, spot dolphins, whales and basking sharks, head for iconic locations or isolated beaches, enjoy wild swimming or diving.
Laurenca 2 is fitted with two new electric pod motors enabling us to manoeuvre and watch wildlife quietly and without diesel fumes. We follow the wildlife watching code at all times.
Trips are skippered and guided by owner Andy Jackson. Andy is knowledgeable and experienced, a founding member of CAOLAS and supporter of marine protected areas.
We offer customised two and four hour private charters in the area suitable for all seaborne activities from wildlife watching and photography to wild swim support. If you can’t see something to fit with your needs please just get in touch.