Your cruise
On the program: A long sea trip around the Conemarra and Donegal rivers and the north of Ireland. discover Aran, Inishbofin, Killybegs, then Tory and its small port (really small), Lough Erne in the north of Ireland, or even further north at Malin Head. Then on to Scotland, with a not-to-be-missed stopover for peated whisky lovers on the Isle of Islay. Another in Oban, nestled in a very protective maritime setting. Return to the city after 12 days in the great outdoors.
Come and experience the adventure of sailing with your loved ones, aboard a boat built for adventure.
Your possible stops during this cruise
note: The itinerary will depend on weather conditions, your wishes and those of your skipper. In addition, sanitary constraints will be taken into account during your stay.
Here is an indicative program for your Sailboat Cruise: From Ireland to Scotland in 12 days,
Day 1 - Embarkation : Port of Galway, Ireland
Meet at the end of the day at the port of Galway, the gateway to Ireland's Conemarra, and welcome by your professional skipper for these 12 days. Briefing and reminder of safety and life on board. 1st night on board for departure the next morning.
Day 2 to 12 - Sailing between Ireland and Scotland
We sail around the Conemarra in 3 days, pausing at various anchorages: the Aran Islands, Inishbofin, Inishkea - names that smell of the sea and wild anchorages.
We then round County Mayo to Killybegs, a large fishing port nestling in the heart of beautiful cliffs.
We then round Donegal and anchor behind Aranmore, a small island further north in Donegal. Then on to Tory, a friendly, artistic island renowned for its paintings, or lough Swilly, a lough defended by its tidal currents but perfectly sheltered.
We then cross over into Scotland, arriving on the island of Islay at the end of the day. On the island, we recommend visits to the distilleries near Port Ellen - they're fascinating! 3 renowned distilleries in less than 10 km, for an unforgettable stroll through malt country.
We then sail up the Sound of Islay to an anchorage in the hollow of the Isle of Jura, known as the land of deer and mountains, one of the wildest places in Scotland!
We finish the sailboat cruise on the Firth of Lorn, a Scottish inlet leading us to Oban, a small port in the shelter of Kerrera Island.
Day 12 - Disembarkation : Port of Oban, Scotland
Disembarkation scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in Oban harbor, Scotland. Time to bid farewell to Julien, your skipper, and leave with your eyes filled with magic!
A reminder: This 12-day cruise between Ireland and Scotland offers you a true digest of the great outdoors, to share with family and friends alike.
Information: You'll leave Oban via Glasgow (2h30 bus ride to the airport). note that there are Glasgow-Dublin flights for a few dozen euros, which can be used to fly from Dublin to Paris.
The skipper
Embark with Philippe - Destination Atlantic for a sailboat cruise
When you want to go fast, you have to take your time. That is to say, take the time to do things in the right order and at the right time, to avoid doing them several times. And then, the dream takes shape.
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The skipper sleeps in a double cabin, the others are available for passengers
The skipper cooks, you have nothing to do!
I manage the supply on board
- Places of embarkation:Galway Harbour
- Boarding time:08h00 / 8am
- Time of landing:18h00 / 6pm
To get to Galway harbor, you have two options:
- Fly to Dublin International Airport (From Paris: 1h50 | 45 to 230€)
- Take a ferry to Cork (from Roscoff (Brittany): 11:45)
Once in Ireland, take the bus or train to the port.
To return from Oban, you can reach Glasgow and its airport by train or bus.