The 10 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in Scotland, United Kingdom

White Water Rafting Specialists, including Canyoning, River Tubing & Cliff Jumping, Canoeing and Kayaking on the River Findhorn in Scotland. Camping, Bush Craft, Paintball and Disc Golf.

5 Star VisitScotland grading for day trips to St Kilda World Heritage Site and winner of the Scottish Thistle Award for Best Outdoor Adventure Experience. Established in 2005, Kilda Cruises has unparalleled experience of St Kilda day trips and operates with the highest level of quality and comfort. Bookings by individuals, small groups and private charters welcome.

Wildlife trips aboard MV Lady Jayne with amazing close up views of Sea Eagles taking fish. If you like wildlife or photography Mull Charters offer the ideal trip for both. We also see other wildlife e.g. Common and Grey seals, otters and many other birds depending on the time of the year. Join us for a great wildlife experience in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Our trips operate in beautiful scenic surroundings and are suitable for all ages. Private charters are available.

Vertical Descents Scotland is a modern Adventure Activity Centre operating from our HQ in Fort William, we also have a mobile base that covers the East of Scotland. We provide fun, adrenaline-fuelled activities to Families, Groups, and Individuals. Our exciting activities include: White Water Rafting, Canyoning, Via Ferrata, Fun-Yakking, River Tubing and many other adventures!

We deliver all forms of summer and winter mountaineering in the Cairngorms National Park. This includes guiding and skills courses for winter walking skills, ski touring/ backcountry skiing, mixed/winter/ice climbing, rock climbing, ridge scrambling and hill walking. We also offer canoe coaching and guiding. We are highly qualified and experienced guides who know the area well. We cater for all levels of abilities and aspirations, including individuals, families, stag & hen parties, university mountaineering clubs and hill walking clubs.

Rockhopper Sea Kayaking offers high quality guided half/full and overnight Sea kayaking tours. We are based just outside Fort William and run trips within an hour of our base. We also have a Canoe/Bike Hire Hub based at Neptunes Staircase Banavie.

Guided Sea Kayak tours based around Port Ellen, Isle of Islay. We also offer guided Fat Bike tours too

Eyemouth Rib Trips are your key to exploring the stunning Berwickshire coastline of the Scottish Borders. With highly experienced powerboat skipper Tim Grimshaw at the helm, we’ll show you the cliffs and coves, the seabirds and seals. Discover the seascapes around Eyemouth and St Abbs, two old-established and picturesque sea-going communities. Operating daily throughout the main season from April to October - find us in Eyemouth Harbour, our Berwickshire boat trips offer a great choice. The leisurely Coastal Explorer is a relaxing sea safari and scenic trip along the stunning Berwickshire coastline, with caves, seals and seabirds. Our very popular Fast Blast will appeal to kids and adults alike - and it’s every bit as quick as its name suggests! Join us for a thrilling powerboat experience. We carry 12 passengers so there is room and fun for all the family. We look forward to welcoming you to Eyemouth.

Canoe and Kayak Adventures in Wester Ross. Whether it's just splashing about in boats or improving your strokes, Ewe Canoe can cater for you. Friendly, qualified and experienced to ensure that your adventure is fun, informative and memorable. A variety of locations are used to suit experience levels, conditions and ambitions. I don't mix groups, so when you book with Ewe Canoe it will be just your group - meaning you get a bespoke session tailored just for you. Ewe Canoe is just me - Conor - so when you book with Ewe Canoe you're sure to get the full Ewe Canoe experience! Book early to avoid disappointment - like all good things I fill up quickly!

Visit Scotland 5 Star Day trips to St Kilda & the inner Hebrides from Stein, Waternish on Isle of Skye. St Kilda is accredited with dual World Heritage status for wildlife and culture - one of only 29 Global sites with this status. St Kilda is home to GB's tallest sea cliffs, tallest sea stacs, one of the largest gannet colonies in Northern Europe and huge puffin colony. Wildlife sightings on our trips have included dolphins, basking sharks, minke whales, orcas and more. Also offering trips to Harris Distillery, the Shiants, Neist point, Mingulay and custom tours to your needs year round.