What to do and see in Scottish Highlands, Scotland: The Best Dolphin & Whale Watching

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

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.

Boat tours from Kylesku North Coast 500 Including, The Old Man of Stoer, Cape Wrath, Handa Island, and remote uninhabited islands including Sula Sgeir and North Rona.

Red Moon Cruises specialises in private, bespoke cruises on the Scottish West Coast. Many visitors visit Scotland yet few get to appreciate it from the most vivid of vantage points - the sea. Our motor sailing boat Red Moon, is a characterful small cruising vessel - safe and secure, yet extremely well appointed and comfortable. Red Moon carries up to four guests and is available for your exclusive use. We usually operate around the Skye area in the summer months and Oban and Mull in spring and autumn. For the remainder of 2020 we are cruising solely in the Oban and Mull sea area.

The Big Dipper provides comfortable and safe transport to and from Knoydart, and the surrounding area. Charter our boat for a 1 hour wildlife adventure, a half day or even a whole day charter. Perfect for fast transfers and drop off in remote locations. This is one of the best thing you will do on holiday this year. Big Dipper is a Red Bay 10 passenger partially enclosed Code 3 Rib. Cruising at 26 knots with a max speed of 40 Knots you can see a lot in a short space of time. Our boats are all RYA and Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) inspected, carrying all appropriate safety gear (including life-rafts) and qualified staff.

An educational, fun boat tour on the largest tour boat on the Moray Firth. Your personal guide will give you insightful commentary about the local wildlife, history, folklore and attractions. While on board you will have the opportunity to possibly see otters, seals, red kites, ospreys, herons and, with a stroke of luck, the resident bottlenose dolphins which all make use of the firth. Tours run at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm every day, weather permitting. The trip is roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes long, going between the Beauly Firth and Inverness Firth.

We are based in Ullapool and visit the Summer Isles and Loch broom. We offer set tours, trips to Isle Martin and private trips, excursions and charters. All weather clothing is provided and we are certified to MCA Code of Practice and is fully equipped with the latest safety equipment and electronics. Safe fun adventures on the coast of the Highlands. They run at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. Prices are; 1.30hr trips Children-£15.00 Adults-£25.00 2hr trips Children £20.00 Adults-£30.00 (family discounts may apply) In our trips we explore Loch Broom and a number of the Summer Isles. We stop off to look close at seals basking on the rocks, seabirds nesting on the cliffs, local fisherman hauling up their creels, and wild horses. We are surrounded by fantastic scenery and very often get a chance to see porpoises, dolphins and the famous sea eagle. A full commentary is provided throughout the trip and the local guide has a fantastic knowledge on both wildlife and this area, questions are gladly accepted. Come along to see Ullapool's beautiful sites and wildlife and you are almost guaranteed to learn something you never knew before!

The Highlands of Scotland are a magnate to people from all over the world It is a land of rugged beauty, rich and colourful history and unique traditions… Explore mountains and glens, endless coastlines and take in the diverse wildlife. Visit ancient Castles, the iconic Loch Ness or take a trip to one of Scotland’s many Whisky Distilleries. There is something for everyone.

NMYC offer excellent, comfortable sailing charters, self sail or skippered, with great services and competetive price offers. We are based at Inverness on the North-East coast of Scotland – very quickly and easily accessible by road, rail, or air. Inverness Airport is only 15 minutes away. We are located at Seaport Marina, just inside the Caledonian Canal – at 60 miles long, one of the world’s greatest waterways.