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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
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

04/10/2024

The Common Dolphins
There has been a few less sightings of some species thus season, such as the Rissos, Minke whale and Basking sharks. However the common dolphins have been about (as their name would suggest). They are always keen for a bow ride and love interacting. At times you can hear the whistling through the hull of the boat.

30/09/2024

Into the Deep
Struan had a busy week based in Loch Etive. He assisted some SAMS students on a research project. They carried out a number of sampling methods in different locations of the loch. They lucked out with the weather, mirror calm for the duration. Incredible place to work when the conditions are so good.

26/09/2024

Crew Change
Recently the team were asked to carry out a couple of crew transfers. This time it was for 2 locally owned Well boats. They have been busy heading up and down Loch Etive, an impressive sight seeing them navigate under the Connel bridge. The calm weather made for smooth change overs.

23/09/2024

Reality
Plastics and pollution is always talked about. Fortunately on the West coast we don’t see many issues. On a rare occassion it is spotted though. This gannet seemed to half ingest some old rope. There was no opportunity of help, but hopefully it cleared itself.

19/09/2024

Tyree Spirit
At the start of the glassy weather the team had a regular customer out. The distilling team from Oban Whisky were out for a spin. As you can imagine they always visit a spirit of some sort, and also sample it….. This time they headed to Tiree for a tour of the island. They visited the home of Tyree gin and whisky. Also managed to visit the new and old golf balls (radar domes). A tasty lunch at the Scarinish and back to Oban via Staffa. Lots of dolphins, seabirds and eagles on the way too.

09/09/2024

Great & Sooty
When Cameron was out near Guuna Sound a few weeks back he spotted a new comer. It was the first time he had seen a Great Shearwater and only the third time a Sooty Shearwater. It was very noticeable the size difference from the smaller Manx Shearwaters. beautiful birds and great to see in calm conditions. A lucky shot with all 3 lined up.

03/09/2024

Summer?
As the wettest and windiest August for years has gone we move on to September. There has been a decent change too. Some drier and calmer weather has arrived. The team have been making the most of it. Hopefully a settled month ahead.

29/08/2024

Storm Surge
While Camron has been based on Coll there has been some big weather. On one evening the storm surge coincided with a big spring flood tide. The middle pier was covered and the swell washing well over it. Incredible to see the power of the sea.

25/08/2024

Otters
Even the wet and windy weather doesn’t stop the otters getting out and about. Not often seen from the boat, but every once and a while they make an appearance. Although they are spotted in and about the sea they aren’t sea otters. They are Eurasian Otters and always have a fresh water source to clean their fur daily. Still an exciting sight to see.

22/08/2024

Cable Job
Coastal Connection had their landing craft chartered out on a job in the Sound of Islay. The main task was the new electricity cable between Islay and Jura being laid. During the 7 weeks she was based in Port Askaig she was transferring the workforce down to the remote locations. The shallow draft really helped access very tight spots. The prep work and the tidy up after the cable was in. They also helped with a big beach clean too. It has been great teaming up with SSE, Briggs and Venture West.

19/08/2024

Blown Away
As August has hit, there has been a change in the weather. Wind after wind with a bit of rain thrown in too. The wildlife is still about dealing with the elements. The puffins are on the water now and a few have been seen bobbing around Coll and West of Mull. Looking forward to 2025 when they arrive back.

Address

Oban Pier
Oban
PA345

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 8pm
Sunday	8am - 8pm

Telephone

+441631565833

Website

http://www.coastal-connection.co.uk/

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