2024 Basking Shark Weeks
- Duration: 7 Days (approx.)
- Product code: 24SharkWeek
Itinerary
Day 1 - Travel to Coll (0620-0900) head to boat for Activity day 1. Check into accommodation on return.
Day 2-7 - Activity days.
Day 8 - Travel back to Oban (1200-1440)
Please see the website description for full details. The focus is on encounters basking sharks but we have many other wildlife opportunities such as snorkelling with seals, observing whales, dolphins & porpoises, seabirds and eagles. We do run a trip to the Puffin colony but please note this is only available on week 1 & 2 (possibly week 3). There is also a chance of very rare species sightings such as sunfish, orca and turtles.
Ferry to Isle of Coll
For the Calmac ferry from Oban to Coll. Bookings usually available mid December for the following summer. Times above based on 2023 timetable and may be subject to change.
Accommodation
This books up very very quickly as there are limited rooms on the island. You must book your room at the time of booking to ensure you don't miss out. Once you have booked the tour we can suggest B&B / self catering rooms which we reserve for our passengers. You can check out the rooms at Tigh Na Mara B&B & Coll Hotel & Coll Bunkhouse and there are also pitches for campervans.
Group tours have specific payment terms & conditions. Please email for more information.
Gear Hire
Please order and pay for this at the time of booking. You will need to choose sizes from our hire gear page where you will find size charts and information on everything you need. It's best to use the 8mm suits on longer tours. In between sizes? - pick the suit that best fits your body weight.
Payment
50% deposit due on booking. Balance due 12 weeks from tour.
The preferred method of payment is via bank transfer but you can use card payment via Rezdy during online booking process.
Tour Information Document
Please look for the link to the highly important tour information sheet on your confirmation email once you have booked. This has all the specific travel, essential equipment and information you need. It's highly important you've read and understood this.