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Half Day Private Hire

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Dunoon, GB
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Dunoon, GB
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Experience the beauty of the Clyde like never before with the Half Day Private Hire tour. Get ready for an adventure on the water as you explore enchanting attractions, from castles to sunken shipwrecks. Keep your eyes peeled for fascinating marine life such as porpoise, seals, sea eagles, and even otters. With the flexibility to customize your trip, you can go at your own pace. Whether you prefer a leisurely cruise or an exhilarating speed ride, the choice is yours. The knowledgeable crew will ensure you have an unforgettable experience, providing interesting insights and catering to your group's needs. From the Holy Loch to Carrick Castle and stunning views of Dunoon, every moment will be filled with awe and wonder. Book your spot on the Starfish Enterprise and prepare to be amazed by the wonders of the Clyde.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 2 hours - 4 hours
  • Suitable for 1-8 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Self Guided Experience
  • Whisk you around incredible attractions like castles, lighthouses, and shipwrecks.
  • Get up close and personal with nature, spot porpoise, seals, sea eagles, otters, and more.
  • Tailor the trip to suit your group's needs, whether you want to go slow or fast.
  • Learn about the history of Holy Loch and see sonar images of WW2 landing craft.
  • Enjoy refreshments on board while exploring the famous Sugar Wreck and taking pictures.
  • Private transportation
  • All fees and taxes
  • Coffee and/or tea
  • Binoculars
  • Marine life identification cards
  • Snacks
  • Currently we cannot offer full wet weather equipment so please bring your own.

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Introduction

The Half Day Private Hire tour offers an unforgettable experience on the stunning Clyde River. Step aboard the Starfish Enterprise and get ready to embark on a maritime adventure like no other. As you cruise along the beautiful coastline, you'll have the opportunity to explore captivating attractions such as castles, lighthouses, and sunken shipwrecks. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders surrounding you and keep a lookout for delightful marine creatures like porpoises, seals, sea eagles, and otters. With the flexibility to customize your trip, this tour ensures that your preferences are met, whether you prefer a leisurely pace or an exhilarating speed.

What to expect?

During the Half Day Private Hire tour, you can anticipate a remarkable journey lasting between 120 to 240 minutes. The itinerary boasts several captivating highlights. The adventure begins at the Holy Loch, Dunoon, where you'll delve into the area's rich history. From there, you'll be treated to a leisurely trip around the Sugar Wreck, capturing breathtaking photographs of this underwater marvel. The excursion continues to the Gantocks lighthouse, offering awe-inspiring views of Dunoon and its stunning castle. Next, you'll visit the picturesque Carrick Castle, nestled along the shores of Loch Goil. Keep your eyes peeled for magnificent Sea Eagles as you take in the surrounding natural beauty. Last but not least, you'll pass by the second-largest floating concrete structure in the world before concluding the tour.

Who is this for?

The Half Day Private Hire tour welcomes anyone with a passion for exploration and a desire to indulge in the beauty of the Clyde River. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply seeking a unique adventure, this tour has something to offer. It caters to all ages and interests, making it an ideal experience for families, friends, couples, or even solo travelers. No prior sailing experience is required, so everyone can feel at ease aboard the Starfish Enterprise. Embark on this captivating journey and create wonderful memories surrounded by the wonders of nature and a rich maritime heritage.

Why book this?

This tour stands out from the rest, offering an unparalleled maritime adventure that satisfies all your desires. The Half Day Private Hire tour goes above and beyond, ensuring that your experience is tailor-made to your preferences. Whether you want to take it slow, immersing yourself in the serene beauty of the Clyde, or feel the thrilling rush of wind in your hair as you speed along the water, the dedicated crew will make it happen. Marvel at the incredible sights such as magnificent castles and majestic wildlife. With knowledgeable guides providing captivating stories along the way, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the area's captivating history. The flexibility, personalized attention, and exceptional service make this tour a must-book for anyone seeking an extraordinary adventure on the Clyde River.

Good to know

When embarking on the Half Day Private Hire tour, it's important to know that the tour operates with a duration of 120 to 240 minutes, providing ample time for exploration and enjoyment. The meeting point is conveniently located at the marina in Dunoon, where the friendly and experienced skipper will meet and brief you on the exciting journey ahead. Remember to bring your camera to capture the breathtaking moments along the way, and keep your eyes open to spot some of the fascinating marine wildlife that calls the Clyde River home. As you disembark at the end point, you'll be left with cherished memories of an incredible adventure and the desire to return for more.

Reviews

Feedback from ecstatic customers who have experienced the Half Day Private Hire tour is overwhelmingly positive. Visitors rave about the breathtaking views, the knowledgeable guides, and the incredible wildlife sightings. They praise the flexibility in choosing the tour's pace and destination, ensuring a truly unique and personalized experience. Many reviewers express their delight in discovering hidden gems along the Clyde and were amazed by the intriguing stories behind the area's historical landmarks. Customers also commend the professionalism of the crew, who go above and beyond to make the tour enjoyable and informative. Overall, the reviews demonstrate high levels of satisfaction with the Half Day Private Hire tour, making it a top choice for those seeking an unforgettable maritime adventure.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Your Itinerary

Holy Loch

We start and end here in the Holy Loch, Dunoon. Learn about its history from ancient times, through the wars and up tioll the present. There may also be a chance to see sonar images of some WW2 landing craft which were sunk here.

MV Captayannis

Once we have reached the famous Sugar Wreck and our skipper has told you the story of how she sank, we will get some hot/cold refreshments served on board, and take a slow trip all the way around this shipwreck. You are welcome to take as many pictures as you like and ask as many questions as you like. We will keep a close eye out for all sorts of wildlife around here such as gannets, seals, and porpoise. We may even see some military vessels in the vacinity. Once we are satisfied, then it is off to the next stop on our Northern Clyde Tour.

Dunoon Castle Ruins

On our way to spot some seals at the Gantocks lighthouse, you will get some incredible views of Dunoon and especially the Castle, Castle House Museum and the Castle Gardens

Carrick Castle

Another destination on our Northern Clyde Tour is 14th Century Carrick Castle, situated on the beautiful shores of Loch Goil and in the shadows of the magnificent hills behind. Keep an eye out for Sea Eagles and other birds of prey as they nest in the forests here.

Coulport

The second largest floating concrete structure in the world lies not far from our starting point. We pass this on route to the wonderful Carrick castle.

Reviews

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5 (9)

917katem

Had a magical wildlife trip, we spotted numerous porpoises and even got to see the Clyde pod of bottle nose dolphins. Jason the skipper was friendly and full.of information. Felt very safe on his boat.

luciay2023

Had a fantastic experience filming out on the Holy Loch with Jason on a very rainy January morning. He went out of his way to provide our crew with everything we needed, and options for all eventualities and was very professional and experienced in dealing with all our requests! He provided local knowledge of Dunoon and where to stay/eat etc. Would highly recommend Wreckspeditions for personal or professional hire! Thanks so much

Vari E

A small group of us asked Jason from Wreckspeditions if we could book the starfish enterprise for a 1/2 day boat trip, in order to try and get a sighting of the bottlenose dolphins. We met at Inverkip marina, where we were given a safety briefing before boarding the Starfish Enterprise (Cool name). Less than 10 minutes into our trip, we had an amazing encounter with the dolphins. Jason was very professional and followed the Scottish Wildlife watching code. Keeping his distance to avoid any change to their natural behaviors. We then headed out to the sugar boat for a trip around the wreck. Followed by an amazing cup of coffee and a homemade flap jack and a chat. On our way back to the marina, we had the most amazing, unique experience with the same pod of dolphins. They decided to bow ride, They were within touching distance. Breaching and showing off! To sum up my trip. BETTER THAN PERFECT! A day i will never forget. Thanks Wreckspeditions. We’ll be back.

Steve V

Booked for two dives .What can I say . Very welcoming very professional and knowledgeable . Now I been on a RIB before when diving put the way he has this set up ie getting divers kit on no rush nice and relax not rushing lots of space for divers to set up and the easy way getting back on out of the water sooo easy and he puts your fins on 🤩 made the day more relaxing and enjoyable and stress free . But the surprise was coffee and tea with biscuits. But hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream . 5 star ⭐️ treatment . As a dive club we will be defo be booking the charter again . Thanks Jason from boness sub Aqua club . Ps was my first wreck dive as well glad it was with you and your boat RIB

jeanscot

Had a fantastic trip out today with Jason. Very exhilarating out on the water in the fresh air. Saw the lighthouse up close and the pier. Got so close to a wreck we could nearly touch it. Lots of seabirds and different types of other vessels. All really interesting. And of course some seals and porpoises leading us a dance but showing themselves now and again just magical. All of this along with Jason’s informative narration pointing out lots of interesting points on and off shore. We all really enjoyed our wonderful sea adventure and would be sure to go out again when back in Dunoon.

fifitrixi18

A great experience from booking to the trip. Helpful and informative at all stages. Nothing was too much trouble. I wish this young company huge sucess.

ryanmC7282ES

Great trip out and highly recommend. 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. The skipper knows his stuff , their was plenty to see and do

Vivienne M

I took my son who is on the autistic spectrum. Jason was accommodating to get him familiar, constantly kept us informed. Safety was azing, knowledge surpassed my expectations. Hot chocolate at sugar wreck great touch. Porpoise hunting didn't fail. Riding the waves of the western ferry was such fun. Jason is such a lovely guy, who made the whole experience wonderfully. Definitely be back soon.

rutecabelo

Jason is the font of all knowledge about the local wrecks and dive sites. We felt in very safe hands with such an accomplished friendly skipper. Will defo dive with you guys again next time we're over.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-23 08:47