10. Adventure Sailing in The Hebrides: Skye and The Small Isles 2025

• SKIPPERED SAILING
• REMOTE ISLAND EXPLORATION
• PRIVATE CABINS
• GREAT FOR COUPLES & SOLO TRAVELLERS
• FULL BOARD
• WILDLIFE WATCHING

YOUR SAILING AREA

HEBRIDES, SCOTLAND

The exact itinerary is dependent on the wind and tides but our crew know all the hotspots off the beaten track and the best places to anchor under the stars. As you board Steady and get familiar with your floating home for the week, the crew will have a better idea of where you might sail.  Sailing from Ullapool, Steady will set the sails South, around the top of Skye exploring its coastline before passing through the Small Isles.

Steady will show you the beauty of the islands from the water but you will also have the chance to explore ashore on foot.  Relax in sheltered anchorages and watch picturesque sunsets, and if we are blessed with dark skies, the stargazing from the deck is breathtaking. With little pollution, sailing in the Hebrides has some of the best opportunities for star gazing in the country.

The Isle of Skye is a truly magical place. The largest island of the Inner Hebrides, Skye is home to some of Scotland’s most famous landscapes. This island will inspire you in many ways, with its stunning mountain chains and miles of coastline to discover.

Rugged landscapes, fairy tale castles, sleepy fishing villages, the stunning backdrop of the Cuillins mountain range or the impressive outcrop of Storr – the Isle of Skye certainly has it all. Nestled at the foot of the Cuillins lies a magnificent sea loch – Loch Scavaig which makes for a breath-taking backdrop for anchor. Skye is an adventure travellers paradise and discovering this island from the water gives endless anchorages and shores to explore.

The Small Isles is an archipelago of geological wonder sitting north of Mull and consisting of Rum, Eigg, Canna and Muck. All come with a multitude of remote anchorages and opportunities to explore the shorelines or walk into the hills for more breathtaking viewpoints and an abundance of wildlife watching.

Discover the sweet island of Canna where you anchor up and explore ashore with the resident puffin colony. These birds are fascinating to watch and it’s amazing how close you can get without alarming them.

Rum is a National Nature Reserve and is the largest island, home to the architecturally remarkable and now deserted Kinloch Castle, and of course some wonderful wildlife. The island’s most famous residents are sea eagles (re-introduced in the 1980s), red deer and the hardy Rum ponies. There is plenty of exploring to be had on the Isle of Rum, taking in the stunning mountain and coastal scenery.

Eigg is by far one of the most recognisable of the Small Isles with its distinctive ridge named the Sgùrr of Eigg. For those who like a good day of walking, the climb to the top of the ridge offers fantastic views over the Small Isles and across to Skye. Just 5 miles in length with one single road, Eigg boasts to be the only fully sustainable island in the Hebrides with its electric grid! Not only is it a favourite for the birdwatchers, with over 200 species spotted, but also with no light pollution the stargazing at night is truly spectacular.

WILDLIFE

Sightings of seabirds such as Black Guillemots can be seen in their hundreds and white-tailed eagles soar along the rugged coastline. Sailing on Steady is often rewarded with widespread sightings of birds of prey like Buzzards, Kestrels, Sparrow-hawks and Peregrines and, if you’re lucky, you’ll spot the diminutive Merlin. The sound is magnificently overwhelming, with the call of seabird colonies, Puffins, Guillemots & Razorbills, echoing off the cliffs.

There are frequent encounters with Common, Bottlenose & Whitebeak dolphins on board these trips, and Risso & White-sided dolphins are also occasionally sighted. There are plenty of whales in this part of the world too. Our most common encounters are with Minke – Humpbacks are a less frequent visitor, while the real star of the show is the resident pod of Orca if you’re lucky enough to see them gliding through the water. So keep your eyes peeled and have your binoculars at the ready!

PRICE

€ 2150,- p.p. based on shared cabin

We charge 50% supplement for single use of a double cabin

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Crew: captain, mate/cook
• All meals are included in the price (Breakfast, lunch, dinner and hot drinks) 
• All bedding (pillow, sheets & duvet) and wash towel
• Marina and fuel fees
• All tender trips to and fro the boat
• Lifejacket
• Musto sailing waterproofs whilst on the boat
• Use of eco-friendly shower gel + hair shampoo

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

• Alcohol and soft drinks
• Any flights
• Transit hotels
• Travel to and from the boat on the day of joining/leaving
• Travel and/or cancellation insurance
• Personal expenses

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