Timetables

From Ulva Ferry

Join us from the Mainland

New for 2008

Now, for outdoor wildplace fanatics you can visit the Islands of Ulva and Staffa as a day tour from Oban.

Ulva, described as "a world apart” and “enigmatic" is the ultimate walker’s paradise, large enough to get lost in, with few of the trappings of the modern jungle. The most traffic you might meet; - an eighty-year-old on a quad bike (might be the owner!) or perhaps the odd cow or stag. Ulva is tranquil woodland walks, wild untamed scenery and a totally unspoiled atmosphere which will ensnare and enchant.
"Many visitors have been fortunate enough to see otters, red deer, common and
Atlantic seals and many of the 123 bird species listed in The Visitors Guide to Ulva".
Indulge in a delicious lunch in the recently rejuvenated Boathouse Tearoom serving quality locally produced and/or caught foods such as exquisite fresh prawns, lobster and Mull-farmed oysters or mussels.
Visit Sheila’s cottage, a faithful reconstruction of a traditional thatched croft house last inhabited around 1930. Here, you can view a display depicting the fascinating history of Ulva from Mesolithic man to the present day.
The one minute crossing back to Mull at 14.00 takes you to board the Turus Mara vessel for the trip (under 1 hour) to Staffa. At least one hour ashore gives time to walk inside Fingal’s Cave and explore much of the island before returning to Ulva Ferry for the scenic journey through Mull back to Craignure and the return ferry to Oban.
Sails from Oban 09.50 Returns 19.40

All times are approximate. Pro rata price reductions apply in the event of reduced landing times except when weather induced.

Family Ticket = 2 adults + 2 children. Adults are 16yrs of age and over. Pre-school child - ½ child price. Babies under 1 year go free.

Reductions for disabled & students. Discounts for parties of 10 or more. Non-people-eating dogs (on leads) £1.00 per leg (tails free). MUST BE STRICTLY CONTROLLED WHEN ASHORE

There are some tricky paths. Enjoy them BUT be responsible for yourselves and the environment.

The less adventurous are always welcome to stay aboard during landings.
Usually they will be taken on a short seabird/seal-watch cruise.

Coffe & juice on board. Remember to take packed lunches.

All sailings and landings are subject to weather conditions prevailing AT THE TIME and are at the discretion of the operator. “No shows” may cause cancellation

Trips from Oban are subject to the exigencies of the Cal/Mac timetable.
NOTE: Due to the long distances involved, NO day boats operate to Staffa, Treshnish Isles or Iona directly from Oban. All visitors from the mainland go via Mull

The operator, Iain Morrison, is an indigenous Muileach (native of Mull), an ex-Merchant Navy Deck Officer with foreign going certificates, Grade 1 Boatmaster’s Licence, and more than three decades experience of commercial craft operation in West of Scotland Waters.