Iona Boating Trips
Please note that most boat operators do not begin service until after Easter.
Alternative Boat Hire
www.boattripsiona.com
Inshore trips under sail or power in a traditional wooden open boat. Explore islets and bays/sea birds and seals/basic handline fishing. Mark Jardine will charm you with his lovely wooden boat, "Freya". This trip is a must for anyone coming to the islands. Up to eleven passengers. Call 01681 700537 or visit website.
Staffa Boat Trips
www.staffatrips.co.uk
Davie Kirkpatrick sails every day on the "Iolaire of Iona", a lovely wooden hulled boat that sails from Iona and Fionnophort daily to Fingal's Cave on the island of Staffa. Davie's local knowledge of the sea and islands comes through on this tour, as he narrates part of the journey to Staffa. Feel free to visit Davie next door to the Argyll to make a booking. Telephone 01681 700358 or visit website.
M.V. Volante
www.Volanteiona.com
Gordon MacCormick runs Wildlife, Whale Watching, and Sightseeing Trips from both Iona and Fionnphort. These trips depart Iona at 10:30am and 2pm daily. The trips last for 3 ½ hours and 1 ½ hours respectively. Booking for the morning trip is required and advised for the afternoon trip. Sea Angling trips also available. Out of Hours Ferry Service throughout the summer months. Gordon operates a scheduled evening ferry service between Iona and Fionnphort from the 10 April - until 30 August (see website for details). Telephone: 01681 700362, email Gordon@volanteiona.com, or visit website.
Gordon Grant Tours
www.fingals-cave-staffa.co.uk
Sailings to Staffa to visit Fingal's Cave on fast modern ferries, depart either Iona or Fionnphort. Telephone: 01681 700338, email fingal@staffatour.com, or visit website.
