10 Dolphin & Whale Watching in Scotland That You Shouldn't Miss

June 27, 2021 Leonarda Pillsbury

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1. Seafari Adventures

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5.0 based on 952 reviews

Seafari Adventures

Seafari Adventures are a 5* Visit Scotland marine wildlife tour operator. Based in Easdale, 16 miles south of Oban they have a fleet of powerful RIBs which are purpose designed and built to ensure you maximum viewing opportunities. They also have a traditional "hard" boat for Whale Watching tours. Tours depart throughout the day visiting the Gulf of Corryvreckan, home of the World's Third Largest Whirlpool. Porpoise, dolphins and whales feed in these food rich waters along with many seals and the occasional otter. There are deer on the islands and seabirds in the skies which are also home to both the white tailed sea eagle and golden eagle. Their two hour nature spectacular is set amongst the many islands in the area. They also offer a day tour to Iona, Staffa and the puffin colony using their cabin RIB and Whirlpool Specials to see the Corryvreckan Whirlpools at their most active.

2. Sea Life Surveys

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5.0 based on 364 reviews

Sea Life Surveys

Sea Life Surveys, established over 30 years ago in 1982, was the first and is now the most experienced whale watching, porpoise, shark and dolphin watching, marine survey, and education programme in the UK. Establishing the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust in 1992, Sea Life Surveys is still actively conducting a research programme focused on the Minke whale and contributing directly to marine conservation.

3. Sealife Adventures

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5.0 based on 491 reviews

Sealife Adventures

Sealife adventures run whale watching and wildlife boat trips from our private pontoon and car park on the mainland near Oban. We run 3,4 and 5 hour trips which are suitable for all ages. All our trips include the famous Corryvreckan whirlpool. We are the longest established operator in the area (26 years), our owner skipper David has a degree in marine biology. Our stable spacious boat is the most powerful in the area and holds the highest certificate of seaworthiness.

4. Phoenix Sea Adventures

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5.0 based on 32 reviews

Phoenix Sea Adventures

Leaving from Nairn Harbour explore the wonderful Moray Firth, views, wildlife and adventure. Our 10M Cabin RIB is a safe family friendly way to explore life at sea

5. North 58 Sea Adventures

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5.0 based on 256 reviews

North 58 Sea Adventures

Join us onboard for an exhilirating trip out to the Moray Firth, exploring the beautiful Moray coastline and it's amazing and abundant wildlife.Operating out of Findhorn, North 58° Sea Adventures offers you the chance to do something a little different with a truly unique experience.

6. Venture West

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5.0 based on 72 reviews

Venture West

Boat trips and Tours, wildlife and the Corryvreckan, island hopping, sea taxi and private charters from Crinan and Tayvallich on our state of the art cabined RIB

7. SkyeXplorer Boat Trips

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5.0 based on 66 reviews

SkyeXplorer Boat Trips

Puffins and Whales - SkyeXplorer Boat Trips Isle of Skye. Guaranteed to see Puffins and Seals - Whales and Eagles with luck! We offer daily 90 mins boat trips to see the Puffins and Seal colonies in the north of Skye. We also do a 3 1/2 hour whale spotting trip from June - September when the whales arrive at their feeding grounds.

8. Stornoway Seafari

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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Stornoway Seafari

We are a small professional sea tour operator, run by an extremely experienced skipper, based in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Our services include wildlife/coastal tours that run seasonally between 1st April and 31st October and commercial/personal charters which are available 24/7. Our vessel is a brand new XS 850 rib, which is MCA coded for 12 passengers& 2 crew.

9. Western Isles Cruises

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5.0 based on 387 reviews

Western Isles Cruises

Western Isles Cruises LTD offer unforgettable experiences that will live with you forever. We operate the Knoydart Ferry Service, 1 Hour Wildlife Cruises & Private charter for Weddings and special occasions, plus fast remote drop off and pickups in our Red Bay RIB. We run 3 MCA approved passenger vessels: The jewel in our crown is the MV Western Isles, an 81 passenger traditional wooden ferry, with a licensed bar and toilets. This has operated as the ferry service up Loch Nevis for the past 60 years. Next up, the new purpose built in 2018, 42 passenger Catamaran the MV Larven named after the Munro on the Knoydart peninsula. And finally a 10 passenger RedBay RIB, Big Dipper. This bad boy can do 40 knots and can drop you off or pick you up from anywhere, or alternately just take you on a wildlife rib adventure you will never forget. So for your next adventure or special occasion let Western Isles make it unforgettable. We pride ourselves on our service and the quality of our staff.

10. Experience Scotland Differently - Tours

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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Experience Scotland Differently - Tours

Do you yearn to see Scotland through the eyes of an experienced guide, but don't want to be constrained by rigid itineraries ? Most package tours keep strict schedules, leaving you feeling like you've seen a bunch of stuff, but haven't experienced the real Scotland at your own pace. I'm Torsten and believe your holiday belongs to you. Through 25 years of living in and exploring Scotland, I provide tours based on my local knowledge and connections throughout this beautiful landscape. But here is the deal, you are in control. You can check some sample tours on my website, but if you want to change something we can fix it in the spur of the moment. If you want a tour that's catered to you, if you want to do what makes you happy or if you just want to chill in the Tipi in my Cozy Corner just drop me an e-mail and we can sort it out. I'm looking forward looking after you.

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