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For questions about existing bookings are we still available via email (info@zeilendeschepen.nl) and telephone (0517 20 10 23)
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The Flying Dutchman takes you in and around the land of peace and space. You sail through beautiful Lochs, with surprising views of the rugged mountains of the Highlands. You can see the breathtaking scenery up close and enjoy the wildlife, the birds, old castles and abbeys.
During the discovery tour on the Scottish West Coast you can enjoy a continuous air show of many sea birds, such as Jan van Genten, puffins or guillemots. In addition, there is a great chance to spot dolphins and whale sharks.
During the Scotland West Coast trip, the Flying Dutchman visits various inhabited and uninhabited areas. In the evening the ship sometimes anchors in a deserted Loch, far away from civilization, or moors in one of the many small harbors. It will be a very special sailing adventure.
Due to the different sizes, the double cabins are divided into two categories.
The crew of the Flying Dutchman is Dutch and speaks English and German. The ship sails with an international travel group on board. The guests come from the Netherlands, Switzerland, England, Germany and Scotland, among others.
The indicated program is a guide and can be adjusted under the influence of weather, currents and wind. Flexibility is the rule on this journey.
Day 1: Oban
Arrival in Oban and introduction to the other participants and crew. You will then be given ample time to install and view the ship. After this there is a reception dinner and explanation about the trip. The town of Oban is beautifully situated at the foot of the Lorn mountains. This mountain range stretches from the interior to the coast. High above the city of Oban is McCraighs Tower, a nineteenth century replica of the Collosseum. Oban is sometimes called the pearl of the western highlands, with its winding streets and picturesque bay full of yachts, ferries and small fishing boats. The Flying Dutchman is located on the north pier, less than a hundred meters from the famous Oban whiskey distillery.
Day 2: Mull
The crossing to Mull is quite short, the island is right in front of Oban. Mull, Celtic for cliff or hill, is the third island in Western Scotland and is approximately with 48 km at its longest, and with 32 km at its widest point. The island was once a Viking stronghold and was looted by them in 1100. You sail right past the beautifully restored Duart Castle. After a nice sailing trip, the ship moors in the picturesque fishing village of Tobermory.
Day 3: Staffa and Iona
The uninhabited island of Staffa is famous for Fingal's cave. The awe-inspiring cathedral-like cave, 70m long and 20m high, is helpless against the constant swell of the Atlantic Ocean. This place inspired Mendelsohn to “Hebridean Overture”. It is an unforgettable experience to go to this remote piece of rock by zodiac. Puffins can also be found on Staffa.
The small island of Iona is located at the South-West point of Mull. In Gealic / Celtic: Chaluim Chille, the island of Colm Cille, an Irish priest and prince who would later become Saint Columba. This small island has a unique place in the history of Scotland. It ignites the imagination of thousands who travel here every year such as monks, pilgrims, clan heads and kings. During the sailing trip from one island to the other you may see giant sharks, minke whales and dolphins.
Day 4: Jura
Today the ship sails to Jura and to the Isle off Jura distillery. It is so remote that visitors who have to bother to get there are given a free tour. The island of Jura is a paradise of untouched wilderness and natural beauty. The name Jura comes from Norwegian and means 'Deer Island', still an appropriate name as some 5.500 deer exceed the human population of 180.
Lovers of wild nature will find more than 100 species of birds, such as golden eagles, but also goats, seals, rabbits, hares, ermines and otters. You can take a trip to the remote Banhill farm, 37 miles north of Craighhouse. That is where the writer George Orwell wrote his masterpiece '1984' in the XNUMXs. He accurately described it as “an extremely inaccessible place”.
Day 5: Port Ellen (Islay)
The journey continues to Islay, the whiskey island par excellence. Islay owes its fame to the 9 distilleries, which produce millions of liters of liquid gold. Due to the various taxes levied on alcohol, this is said to be the most heavily taxed part of Great Britain.
Day 6: Crinan
On this Scotland voyage the ship will of course visit Crinan, a very small beautiful spot (piece of paradise), where the ship moors in or next to the lock that gives access to the Crinan channel. A unique experience.
Day 7: Scottish West Coast and Oban
The next morning, after a full breakfast, the crew and guests set sail for Oban. The tour takes you along Scotland's beautiful West Coast, where you can admire the space and vistas of the Isle of Mull. Oban was a small fishing village with a sheltered harbor, but with the arrival of a steamship and rail in 1880, Oban became the center for sailings to the inner and outer Hebrides. Oban has been used as a set in many films such as: "Ring of Bright Water" and "Morven Callar". Jules Verne also uses Oban in his book “The wonder ray”. Tonight we enjoy a delicious dinner on board.
Day 8: Oban
Unfortunately, this beautiful Scotland west coast and Hebrides journey has come to an end and after an extensive breakfast it is time to say goodbye.
Food allergies and dietary requirements
If you have dietary requirements or allergies, it is best to discuss this before booking. Often it is not a problem, but sometimes some cooperation is expected from the guests if special products have to be purchased, which will then have to be taken by the guests themselves, for example.
