A beautiful, adventurous sailing trip around Skye to the unspoilt Shiants Islands.

Embark / Disembark

• Embarkation: Oban 20 July from 6 pm.
• Disembarkation: Oban July 28 around 10am.

Cost

Because our double cabins are different in size, we have divided them into two categories.

• Standard cabin ………………………… € 1425,-
• Standard plus………………………….€ 1585,-
• Single cabin………….. …………€ 2095,-

Including:

• Based on private shower and toilet.
• Bed linen and towels.
• Crew consisting of: Captain-Mate-Cook.
• Using Zodiac for Landings.
• Half board (this gives you the freedom to discover the local specialties on land)

Not included:

• Arrival and departure to the ship (Glasgow-Amsterdam flight) by Easy jet, return price indication approximately € 100 p.p. including airport taxes and (fuel surcharges). KLM also has cheap flights, look at www.KLM.nl
• personal expenses;
• Any additional entrance fees and drinks.
• Drinks on board
• Tips crew.

We sail with an international tour group on board. Our guests come from the Netherlands, Switzerland, England, Germany and Scotland. The Flying Dutchman's crew is Dutch and speak both English and German.

Possible Itinerary: Shiants & Skye

Indicated program is a guideline and can be adjusted under the influence of weather, current and wind. Flexibility is the rule on this trip.

Day 1: Oban

The Tour to Skye and the Shiant Islands starts in Oban, a pleasant fishing town with many attractions. You are welcome on board at 6:00 PM and have the opportunity to meet the crew and the other guests. Around 19.00 there is a welcome dinner and we raise a glass to a wonderful journey.

Day 2: Rum

Today we sail from Oban to Rum, one of the 4 “Small Isles”. This is an archipelago south of Skye. This beautiful island is filled to the brim with breathtaking views. An eccentric castle, diverse wildlife and deserted beaches make up the appeal of this undiscovered gem to the west of Scotland. Rum is arguably the most suitable destination of all the Scottish islands for a relief hike – mountain passes, waterfalls, valleys and beaches all pass by.

Day 3: Loch Dunvegan

After a delicious breakfast we sail to Loch Dunvegan. Loch Dunvegan is a beautiful, large loch on the west side of Skye and an ideal base for visiting the Shiants. At the end of the day we will anchor here near the famous Dunvegan Castle.

Day 4 & 5: Shiants

Today we depart early from our anchorage and set sail for the Shiants, an isolated archipelago east of the Outer Hebrides. The Shiants consist of 3 islands; Garbh Eilean (Rugged Island), Eilean an Taighe (Island with House) and Eilean Mhuire (Island of the Virgin Mary). The name of the Shiants themselves can be traced back to Sacred or Enchanted Islands. The area around the Shiants is a hotspot for whales and several dolphin species. The Shiants themselves are one of the most important breeding grounds for seabirds in Europe, including 65,000 puffins, guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes and the rare Arctic shearwater. The island itself is geologically very interesting. There are 110 meter high basalt cliffs and several Rock Arches on the islands. A book has been written about the history and life on the Shiants: Searoom.

Day 5: Portrait

Today we visit Portree. Portree is the largest village on the Isle of Skye, a colorful fishing village that attracts many visitors every year. In the afternoon there is time to explore the island on your own from here.

Day 6: Loch Nevis

We leave Skye and set course for Inverie, a small village in the beautiful but difficult to reach “Knoydart”. Although this is the mainland of Scotland, Inverie can only be reached by ship or via a 3 day walk. The hills around Inverie are full of large groups of Deer that often show themselves well. Inverie is also the location of the Old Forge, the UK's most remote pub.

Day 7: Tobermory

After a good night's sleep we sail on to Tobermory with its beautiful colored houses on the water and its famous whiskey distillery. In Tobermory you can visit the whiskey distillery where you can take a tour, the small Tobermory museum and the Marine Exhibition which focuses on the local waters and activities in the harbour.

Day 8 : Oban

Via the Shiants and Skye we made a wonderful journey through Scotland. After an extensive breakfast it is time to say goodbye.

Sailing vessel The Flying Dutchman

The Flying Dutchman is built in 1903. In 2004 Klaas bought this ship and reconstructed it in order to serve as a passengers’ ship that is able to sail the international waters. The ship has a worldwide license according to international safety rules and the ship has been outfitted with the latest navigation and communication systems.

The interior is warm and cosy. The mahogany wood adds to the maritime atmosphere. Refreshments can be found at the bar which is provided with a beer tab. Each cabin has its own bathroom with toilet and shower. Outside you will find plenty of spots to sit, relax and enjoy the passing scenery.