About the trip

Depart: 1100

Return: 1700

Location: Lochaline/Tobermory

Runs: August/September

Highlights: Manx Shearwater in high numbers, chance for other Shearwaters such as Sooty or Corey’s, Minke Whales, lots of sea birds, Harbour Porpoise, Common Dolphin

Restrictions: All based on our cabin RIB. It’s extremely comfortable, but the sea can get rough, so check conditions

Join us for an amazing opportunity to see the huge Shearwater colony on Rum (one of the largest in the world) in August and September. We head through the Cetacean rich waters between Northern Coll and the mainland towards Rum. If we reach the island, we will take in a Golden Eagle range as well.

Itinerary

leave Lochaline at 1100 from Lochaline Harbour pontoons – what3words: president.callers.skip

We then head to Tobermory for a comfort break and pick up if you are joining us from there. From Tobermory we head out across the Northern coast of Mull towards the main colonies on Rum and hope for something to show.

The boat

Island Panther is a 10.5m Cabin RIB built by RedBay. It seats 10 (including us 2 crew) and is extremely comfortable in most seas. We will be inside whenever we are underway and will stop for the wildlife highlights so you have a chance to see from the rear deck. 

Equipment required

Camera, waterproofs if the weather is inclement (though you can stay indoors throughout)