Welcome

Lunga,largest of the Treshnish Isles, has one of the most varied and accessible seabird colonies on the Western Seaboard.   Dun Cruit (the Harp Rock stack), is home to more than 6,000 guillemot, razorbill, puffin, kittiwake,fulmar, shag, skua and many more. We provide a unique therapy in puffin watching at close quarters. This is much cheaper than a shrink!

Common and Atlantic Grey Seals are virtually guaranteed every day with pups in June and September respectively.

Brooding remains of fortifications on the Carnaburg Isles have borne silent witness to many hundreds of years of warring clans and nations. The chapel walls date back to the 13th century.

Land on the world renowned Island of Staffa to experience the unique and awesome wonder of Fingal’s Cave. It takes little imagination to hear Mendelssohn’s music amongst the massive basaltic columns which create this natural cathedral.

 Mainland based visitors buying the all-in day ticket from Oban (TourShop) will be 

taking the alternative scenic tour through Mull with extensive views of the rugged central area including the Last Island Munro, Benmore, the Isle of Inchkenneth (of Unity Mitford fame) and the panorama of isles West of Mull, en route to Ulva Ferry.

"The Burg" and the area known as "The Wilderness", the cliffs of Gribun, all contrast with the smoother softness of stepped lava flows which comprise the North.

Cruise out Loch Na Keal through this magnificent natural backdrop to the island of Staffa and Fingal’s Cave. Have an hour ashore to savour one of the Wonders of the World before the short (30 min)  cruise to Lunga/  (40 min. Iona) 

 

Amongst the many "possibles" on your day’s journey on the edge of the Atlantic are Golden and Sea Eagles, otters, whales, basking sharks, dolphins and porpoises.
The scenery is second to none, the natives are friendly!

Turus Mara, which means "sea journey", offer a cultural aspect to their cruises. One of few tourism activity operations run by an indigenous family – part of the commentary will usually be in Gaelic, the original language of the West Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Ma tha Gaelic agad, faodaidh sibh fhaoighneachd airson beagan a thoirt dheth a phris.

Much has been written about the unique atmosphere in Iona "The Cradle of Christianity"

It is perhaps a place which affects us all in a different way. What is sure – all of us will be affected, and usually for the better! The return journey takes us close by the bird-laden little isle of Erisgeir and the fantastically shaped sandstone cliffs on the coast of Inchkenneth.

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Conservation Designations

The Staffa & Treshnish Isles daily cruises all take place within The Loch na Keal National Scenic Area.

The Treshnish Isles are designated as a site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

The sea area around the Treshnish Isles (ex Dutchman's Cap), is a special Area of Conservation (SAC).

Staffa is a National Nature Reserve (NNR) and SSSI.

Visitors to the islands are reminded that under the Protection of Birds Act, it is an offence, not only to threaten or destroy birds or their eggs, but also any part of their habitat e.g. puffin burrows.

As Honorary Wardens for The Hebridean Trust, we will cheerfully report any naughty behaviour, though the possibility of being left for a night in the open on an uninhabited West Coast Island can turn any hoodlums into topdrawer conservationists! !