Coastal Connection

Coastal Connection Coastal Connection offers a wide range of trips and services. 2hr Castles & Wildlife trip or Tobermory day trip. Private charter 2hr, half day, full day

The most popular trips are the 2hr Castles and Wildlife that leaves daily at 2pm. The Tobermory day trip takes in the local history and wildlife on the way and return journey. You have 3 hrs ashore to explore and have lunch. For a more tailored experience for a special occasion you can opt for the Private Charter. This can range from a 2hr trip, half day or full day. The private charter allows you

to see puffins, Staffa, Iona, Coll, Muck, Tobermory, Kingairloch, around Lismore. There are so many options available and the team will be delighted to advise on the best option.

200 MillionLast week Robbie was carrying out the usual pilot duties at Glensanda super quarry. The Yeoman Bank (self dis...
13/01/2025

200 Million

Last week Robbie was carrying out the usual pilot duties at Glensanda super quarry. The Yeoman Bank (self discharging bulk carrier) arrived for a full load of rock. Once she had filled and set sail, the pilot was taken off. The ship had help the quarry hit a huge milestone. Over 200 million tonnes have now left the Quarry! Incredible to think.

Sea TrialsOn the 3rd of January there was a new ship passing through the local waters. It was the new Calmac Ferry MV Gl...
03/01/2025

Sea Trials
On the 3rd of January there was a new ship passing through the local waters. It was the new Calmac Ferry MV Glen Sannox on sea trails. Heading from the Clyde to Stornoway by the looks of it. Spotted as she was passing Loch Spelve with the back drop of the snow capped mountains.

31/12/2024

Happy New Year
The team would like to thank everyone for their support and who have been involved in 2024. Looking forward to 2025 and hope it is prosperous one for you.
(Ps a wee TikTok video from Struan)

Merry ChristmasMerry Christmas to everyone from the Coastal Connection team. Hope it is a great festive holiday and Sant...
24/12/2024

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to everyone from the Coastal Connection team. Hope it is a great festive holiday and Santa is good to you.

Delighted we could assist.
24/12/2024

Delighted we could assist.

Rolly TimesOver the season there has been many different conditions, sometimes a long swell, short swell, tide vs wind, ...
12/12/2024

Rolly Times

Over the season there has been many different conditions, sometimes a long swell, short swell, tide vs wind, chop, glass calm and many other descriptions. Here are a few shots of some West coast vessels.

Lismore LinkA wee while ago at the end of the summer the team were based in Port Appin. The North end ferry was away for...
04/12/2024

Lismore Link

A wee while ago at the end of the summer the team were based in Port Appin. The North end ferry was away for her annual planned service and survey. Always great to be back and catching up with the locals again. A busy route and lots of characters to keep the day interesting.

Between The WeatherThere is the odd decent day that pops up, so the team make the most of it. A quick transfer or some o...
30/11/2024

Between The Weather

There is the odd decent day that pops up, so the team make the most of it. A quick transfer or some outside jobs completed at the yard. This week a run to Coll to upgrade some sensors before a transfer off Mull for the guest to catch a plane. Still a bit of variety of tasks at this time of the year.

Throw Back TuesdayAs the days are short and the temperature drops it is great to remember some of the epic days. Not too...
26/11/2024

Throw Back Tuesday

As the days are short and the temperature drops it is great to remember some of the epic days. Not too long ago there was blue skies, calm seas, a bit of heat, coupled with low tides exposing white sands. The top end of Coll has been one of the special spots over the years.

Calmac ConnectionOver the season the team have been running to and from Colonsay. Due to ferries requiring upgrades and ...
22/11/2024

Calmac Connection

Over the season the team have been running to and from Colonsay. Due to ferries requiring upgrades and shuffling in the network there was a need for a service. Although limited to small passenger numbers it was a very busy run. Good to see Calmac exploring all options to help the islanders.

Winter JobsAs the weather changes and turns colder the boats need their winter jobs. The Redbays are coming out for a go...
20/11/2024

Winter Jobs

As the weather changes and turns colder the boats need their winter jobs. The Redbays are coming out for a good clean/ winterise then put away in the shed. The pilot boat hopped out for a quick clean and survey then back in. Still lots of wee jobs to be done in the coming months.

Sea WolvesOver the 2024 season the team have spotted the well known orca twice. John Coe and Aquarius still cruising the...
01/11/2024

Sea Wolves
Over the 2024 season the team have spotted the well known orca twice. John Coe and Aquarius still cruising the local waters, although they have been reported to circumnavigation the UK this year. They where seen at each end of the isle of Coll by the boys. Also noted in 2024 they travelled up the Sound of Mull! Incredible to think they navigated those waters.

The Light ShowAs you would have seen on the socials, the Northern Lights were in full swing a wee while ago. It was one ...
29/10/2024

The Light Show
As you would have seen on the socials, the Northern Lights were in full swing a wee while ago. It was one of the strongest showings, with it being seen over head and out to the West. Incredible to see the red as well as the greens. The photo is stronger than the naked eye but still very visible.

PuppingYou know the season is running by when the bulk of the grey seal pups appear. Usually they are spotted further We...
22/10/2024

Pupping
You know the season is running by when the bulk of the grey seal pups appear. Usually they are spotted further West. Gunna, Treshnish, West of Mull and Colonsay for example. Always very cute to see the wee white fluffy pups. They put on 40-50 kilos over 4 weeks roughly then off they go to fend for themselves.

The Coll of CannaThe team transferred a boat full from the island of Coll to Canna. It took a while to find a weather wi...
18/10/2024

The Coll of Canna
The team transferred a boat full from the island of Coll to Canna. It took a while to find a weather window but it paid off. A group of locals headed North to the wee isle. They had an amazing culinary experience at Café Canna. Renowned for its food. They all sampled and foraged for seaweed. A cracker of a day with the odd bank of fog rolling through. Lovely view from Compass Hill over to Rum.

Ring of Bright WaterFor a couple of weeks there seemed to be a number of otters popping up. Along the Morvern shore, Lis...
16/10/2024

Ring of Bright Water
For a couple of weeks there seemed to be a number of otters popping up. Along the Morvern shore, Lismore lighthouse, Creags, Oban bay, Eriska and Loch Feochan. Definitely an increase over the years. On a couple of trips the boat goes via a wee cottage that featured in the 1969 movie ‘Ring of Bright Water’. A real West coast classic.

StunningLast minute Cameron received a call to transfer a client from Oban to Morvern. This time it wasn’t to pier but a...
13/10/2024

Stunning
Last minute Cameron received a call to transfer a client from Oban to Morvern. This time it wasn’t to pier but a wee beach. It was to climb one of the local hills. It was a very direct route but in turn steep. The weather was unreal for it. A quick walk and then back to Oban before sunset.

Low Low TideA few weeks back there were some very low tides. The spring ebb tide must have coincided with a high pressur...
09/10/2024

Low Low Tide
A few weeks back there were some very low tides. The spring ebb tide must have coincided with a high pressure as the level was very low. Even the 20+ year skipper of the Lismore - Appin ferry said it was the lowest he had ever seen. It was a bit of a squeeze in places but the team managed.

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Happy New Year The team would like to thank everyone for their support and who have been involved in 2024. Looking forward to 2025 and hope it is prosperous one for you. (Ps a wee TikTok video from Struan)

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