Boat Trips from Oban

Discover the local nature and wildlife

Boat trips are an unbeatable way to explore Oban & the Isles and discover the wonderful wildlife that inhabits the region’s waters and coastline.

Oban is a world-class destination for spotting seals, whales, dolphins and porpoises plus minke whales, basking sharks and even the occasional orca.

There are a number of experienced operators offering wildlife-watching boat trips whilst there’s also the Corryvreckan Whirlpool, where tides and currents make it one of the largest permanent whirlpools on earth.

Record-breaking Giant Skate have been caught off Oban and there’s plenty of opportunities to join a game fishing trip.

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Boat Trip Experiences

You don’t need to take a wildlife boat trip to spot whales and dolphins in Oban, Lorn & the Isles. Keep your eyes peeled when you’re on a ferry journey and you may well spot something!

Or, why not join one of the many trips available on our ferries, boats or yachts?

There are numerous boat operators that will take you out to the islands or our sea lochs which are also fabulous places for boat cruises.

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Basking Shark Scotland

Operating across Argyll & the Isles, our wildlife-watching adventures run from April - October. Basking Shark Scotland is the only dedicated snorkel oper...

Cluaran
Crannaig-a-Mhinister
Oban
PA34 4LX

Tel: 07975 723140

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Waverley Excursions

Welcome aboard the famous Paddle Steamer Waverley to enjoy an unforgettable day at sea! Built in 1947, our magnificent steamship cruises the waters of the We...

Head Office, 36 Lancefield Quay
Glasgow
G3 8HA

Tel: 0141 243 2224

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Whisky and Waves

Whisky and Waves offers unforgettable sailing experiences along Scotland’s rugged west coast, blending adventure and whisky heritage. Based in Oban, our priv...

Oban
North Pier
PA34 5QD

Tel: 07919368415

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West Coast Tours

Burial sites of ancient kings, geological wonders, unchanged landscapes, idyllic beaches, glorious glens, abundant wildlife and magical islands!  Our day tou...

Head Office
17 George Street
Oban
PA34 5RS

Tel: 01586 552319

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Seafari Adventures (Oban) Ltd

Seafari Adventures are a 5* Visit Scotland marine wildlife tour operator. Based in the conservation area of Easdale, 16 miles south of Oban. Our Wildlife Tou...

Seafari Adventures
The Village Shop
Easdale
Oban
PA34 4RQ

Tel: 01852 300003

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Sealife Adventures

All our trips visit the Corryvreckan where turbulent tides create one of the world's largest whirlpools and our cruising area is exceptionally rich in wildli...

Clachan
Seil
By Oban
PA34 4TR

Tel: 01631 571010 (daytime) 01852 300203 (evening and weekends)

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