The voyage will begin in Troon on Saturday the 10th of May 2025 at 1500 hrs
The voyage will end in Oban on Friday the 16th of May 2025 at 0900 hrs
Clyde Cruising
6 nights for £1,440 per person
The Firth of Clyde is home to some of the deepest coastal waters in the British Isles, it is sheltered from the Atlantic Ocean by the Kintyre peninsula and home to the islands of Arran, Cumbrae and Bute. The journey to Oban will take us around the Mull of Kintyre past Islay Jura and Crinan to the islands of Lismore and Kerrera surrounding the historic port of Oban.
Our 6-night sailing voyages focus primarily on time spent on the water and we aim to sail for between 4-6 hours per day, stopping each night in beautiful secluded anchorages with the chance to explore ashore for a couple of hours in each location.
All of our food is freshly prepared onboard by our experienced and adaptable chef. Expect delicious local meat and seafood, a fantastic selection of fruit and vegetables, fresh bread and a selection of cakes, cheeses and desserts. Relax into the rhythm of life on board and leave everyday worries behind. Ride our dinghy ashore to a peaceful beach, walk to discover a hidden cave, or hike to the summit of an island for a panoramic view of an unspoilt wilderness. Travelling by boat enables you to reach places no others can go.
We provide a fully inclusive experience where all meals onboard are included in the price of your voyage, our chef is happy to cater to the needs of you and your party, whilst you learn the ropes or sit back and relax with a book and take in some of the most beautiful and remote locations in the UK.
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Join Eda Frandsen at 3 pm on Saturday the 13th of May in the Ayrshire port of Troon. We will be berthed in Troon Yacht Haven, the address is Harbour Rd, Troon KA10 6DJ. With short-term parking available immediately next to the marina entrance. If you are looking in google maps head for Scotts Bar & Restaurant, Troon Yacht Haven, Harbour Road,Troon KA10 6DJ United Kingdom.
Travelling to Troon
By Train,
The train from Glasgow Central Station to Troon is on the South Western Railway line to Ayr and takes around 45 minutes leaving approximately once every half an hour. With the station in Troon being approximately a 10 minute walk from the Harbour. If your bags are heavy you can take a taxi from the Station to Troon Yacht Haven and ask to be dropped off by Scotts restaurant.
By Road,
As this is a one way journey, we highly recommend getting the train, however if you wish to drive or are getting dropped off in Troon, driving from the South we would strongly recommend driving to Glasgow on the M74 motorway and taking the A71 to Kilmarnock/Irvine and the A78 to Troon. Rather than driving via Dumfries as the roads are very small.
By Plane
Flying into Glasgow, take the airport shuttle bus from Stance 1 at the airport to Buchanan Bus Station and get off at St Vincent Street for Glasgow Central Station. Trains from here to Ayr stop at Troon and depart approximately every half an hour.
Travelling from Oban
By Train
The station in Oban is just a 10 minute walk from where we will be berthed at North Pier marina. With good connections to the national mainland rail network. The Train journey to Oban takes you along the world-famous West Highland Line. ScotRail runs trains six times a day from Glasgow Queen Street Station to Oban (two on Sunday). For times and prices visit the Scotrail site. You can also phone National Rail enquiries on 08457 484950 or visit their website, and they have a good app for smart phones. During the main season the Caledonian Sleeper service offers a FREE coach connection between Crianlarich and Oban station so you can leave Euston, London at 9.15pm and be in Oban before 9am the next day! The sleeper service from Crianlarich also connects with the Oban/Glasgow Scotrail service at times when the Oban coach connection is not on offer.
By Road Oban is easily reached from Central Scotland by taking the A82 which skirts the west side of Loch Lomond. Then either via Tyndrum or follow the A83 over the 'Rest and be Thankful' through Inveraray. Both journeys take between 2 and 3 hours, although you may be tempted to stop several times to admire the scenery.
By Plane Glasgow is the nearest large airport to Oban and is approximately 90 miles away. There are good links from the airport to the train and bus terminals in the city.Flying to either Glasgow or Edinburgh is easy. Both airports are served by all the major, and many of the minor, UK airlines. This provides plenty of flights to choose from with bargain rates. In addition to being busy domestic airports both Glasgow and Edinburgh receive daily scheduled flights from Europe. Glasgow also boasts direct flights to and from the United States and from Dubai.You can also fly to Oban directly by private charter flight to Oban Airport at North Connel.
By Bus There are regular buses from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Fort William to Oban. Bus tickets can be booked through Citylink or West Coast Motors.
By Sea Oban is a busy ferry port with regular ferries to and from the islands of Mull, Colonsay, Coll, Tiree, Lismore, Barra and South Uist. Many of these ferries also link up with other islands. For more information about the ferries you can visit the Calmac website.
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Things that we provide that you don’t need to bring with you
Wellington boots. Please let us know if you are smaller than a size UK4 or larger than a UK12
Towels- we now provide towels onboard, but you may want to bring a beach towel for trips ashore.
Guy Cotton heavy-duty waterproofs
Lifejackets, harnesses, and all other safety equipment
First aid equipment
Bedding, bed linen and blankets
Hot water bottles
Sunscreen & Insect repellent
Ginger tea, ginger biscuits and Quell’s tablets for unsettled stomachs
Earplugs (just in case!)
Torches
OS maps
Essentials
4 T-shirts
3 pairs of jeans or trousers
A set of thermals
Two good warm layers, such as fleeces, softshell jackets or thick woollen jumpers.
Woolly hat and a pair of gloves
A Scarf or neck warmer
Warm Socks
One set of pyjamas
Toiletries bag
Suncream
Sunglasses
Camera
Walking Boots/sturdy trainers for walks ashore
A good book
A water bottle to refill and use throughout the trip
Lightweight walking waterproofs if you want them for time ashore.
A phone charger
Optional Extras
Swim shorts/ bathing costume - there is a swimming ladder for morning dips
A sunhat and shorts (keep an eye on the weather and make your call just beforehand)
Sailing gloves for rope handling.
Seasickness tablets
Sailing logbook
Sailing waterproofs if you’d like- we do provide these however you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
A musical instrument if you play!
Something to drink: we have a bar with wine, beer, gin and whisky on board, but do feel free to bring your own.