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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Cruise News
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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Why You Should Cruise the Firth of Clyde
As you may know if you’ve been following us for a little while, or if you’ve joined one of our trips, we run our cruises from two different locations, depending...
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2025 Scottish Cruises
Are you ready for your next adventure? We’ve released our 2025 Scottish cruises calendar and would love you to join us to explore the inlets and islands of Argyll, Arran...
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What is the Corryvreckan Whirlpool?
You may have heard of the phenomenon but what is the Corryvreckan Whirlpool and do you know the myths surrounding it? Situated off the West Coast of Scotland, between the...
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“We will always hold our cruise on the Splendour dear in our hearts.”
Arran and Ailsa Craig Wildlife Explorer | May 2023
“Fabulous trip, good to be aboard Splendour.” Paul and Elaine Taylor
Arran and Ailsa Craig Wildlife Explorer | May 2023
“Everything we’d hoped for and more. We so enjoyed the walks, food, company, scenery and laughter.” Denise and Allan
Inlets and Islands of Wild Argyll | May 2022
“Lovely trip with perfect weather and great company. Thanks to Ted and Iggy.” Gail and Paul
Arran and Ailsa Craig Wildlife Explorer | April 2022
“Thank you for a brilliant holiday. I loved every bit about it. Food was fantastic. I’ll be back.” Brigitte Jones
Kyles and the Isles | April 2023