Argyll Cruising: A Warm Welcome to First Time Adventurers
If you are new to small boat cruising in Scotland, it can be a little tricky to imagine what it is like on a trip with Argyll Cruising. Are you...
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10 Reasons You Should Join a Small Boat Cruising Holiday
There’s so much to love about small boat cruising – if we do say so ourselves. In our opinion there’s no better way to explore the beautiful west coast of...
Read MoreOrca Watching in Scotland
You don’t have to look far to find wild beauty in Scotland. With a stunning coastline, rugged islands and incredible wildlife, the west coast of Scotland is a treat. One...
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A Foodie’s Guide to Oban
We are lucky enough to Mike, a private chef, on board Splendour, who will keep foodies happy and well fed with the best produce that Argyll has to offer during...
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Ahoy from Oban
Well here we are two and a half months into our 2024 cruising season and it’s all go. After a very busy winter getting things ready for the season, we...
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All About Ailsa Craig
Have you heard of Ailsa Craig, the tiny island near the mouth of the Firth of Clyde? At just 240 acres, the name Ailsa Craig roughly translates as “fairy rock”...
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Green Tourism and Our Green Journey
Since the start of Argyll Cruising the business has committed to being as sustainable and responsible as possible. When original owner, Iain Duncan, first converted Splendour, a traditional wooden trawler...
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Oban – Summer 2024
In just one month Splendour will be sailing into the beautiful Oban harbour for the middle part of our season. We love our home here in Dunoon but it’s always...
Read MoreOur Local Suppliers
We are very proud and lucky to set sail from a special part of the Scottish Highlands that produces amazing food and drink. We like to shop local, to keep...
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Events in Argyll and Bute this summer
What events in Argyll and Bute we are looking forward to this summer? The cruising season is fast approaching and we are looking forward to welcoming guests back aboard Splendour...
Read MoreTen Things You Can Do to have a More Sustainable Holiday
Make your trip to Argyll and the isles memorable and minimise your impact on the environment with these ten tips to having a more sustainable holiday. Choosing a sustainable location...
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Scottish Island Hopping with Argyll Cruising
Scotland has somewhere in the region of 900 offshore islands, divided into four main groups: The Orkneys, Shetlands and the Hebrides, both Inner and Outer, and also those within the...
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“A gem of a holiday. We think we’ll definitely be back in the future to enjoy another trip with Ted and his top team.”
Skye and the Small Isles | July 2023
“Lovely trip with perfect weather and great company. Thanks to Ted and Iggy.” Gail and Paul
Arran and Ailsa Craig Wildlife Explorer | April 2022
“Everything was as splendid as the ship’s name.” Geoff and Sue Crowley
Kyles and the Isles | 2022
“We will always hold our cruise on the Splendour dear in our hearts.”
Arran and Ailsa Craig Wildlife Explorer | May 2023
“Words fail. Our hearts are full and our souls are refreshed. The trip was amazing.” Bud and Gayle Harris
Private charter | May 2023