Departing Inverness Marina, we head out under the Kessock Bridge into the moray Firth, keeping a watchful eye for the resident dolphins as we go. Passing Chanonry point we have a chance to admire Fort George, quoted as being the finest piece of 18th century military engineering in the UK. Moving onto the the Seabird colony at the Sutors of Cromarty, where we may see Shag, Razorbill, Gulliemot, Black Gulliemot, Gannets and Puffins, not to mention the substantial Gun placements sited to protect and defend the Naval anchorages in the Firth.

A short stop at the 18th century town of Cromarty and an opportunity to grab a refreshment and stretch your legs, before we get back on the water possibly passing the odd Oil Rig or Cruise liner as we depart.

Returning to Inverness we pass by Castle Stuart golf course, home to the “Scottish Open” and the Black Isle home to several Red Kites!

Trip duration: half day - Price: £355

Departing Dochgarroch Locks and the Caledonian Canal we head south through Loch Dochfour passing the fairytale Castle of Aldourie as we go. The 19th century “Bona lighthouse” marks the northern end of Loch Ness and the smallest manned lighthouse in the uk, from there we pick up the speed and set course for the magnificent 13th Century “Urquhart Castle”, Just a few minutes later we arrive, cut the engine and drift by as we take in this impressive stronghold and imagine its bloody past (having seen considerable conflicts between the 13th & 17th centuries).

Fort Augustus is next and a chance to stretch your legs and grab a coffee in the grounds of the Historic Abbey. Back on the board we head north, passing the Falls of Foyers and the quaint village of Dores, always keeping a watchful eye for the ellusive monster!

Trip duration: half day - Price: £355

Departing Ullapool we sail out to the Summer Isles where we may see Seals, Porpoises, Dolphins, Minke Whales and a wide variety of Sea birds. We visit Cathedral Cave and can go ashore at Tanera Mhor.

Trip duration: half day - Price: £440

Departing Gairloch Harbour we sail out through the Whale and Dolphin feeding grounds to the Shiant Islands, where we can marvel at the spectacular dolerite columns or sit back and admire lovable Atlantic Puffins.

Trip duration: half day - Price: £480