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)