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.

The Fell RaceThe boys have popped down to Jura recently. They have been helping the Jura passenger ferry with extra capa...
29/05/2026

The Fell Race

The boys have popped down to Jura recently. They have been helping the Jura passenger ferry with extra capacity. There was a huge number of runners that gather for this Fell Race on Jura. The weather was ideal for the crossing and the race. Photo was taken from the NLV Pole Star.

Treshnish CorncrakeCameron was very fortunate to spot a corncrake on Lunga. Very elusive birds, so many times you just h...
27/05/2026

Treshnish Corncrake

Cameron was very fortunate to spot a corncrake on Lunga. Very elusive birds, so many times you just hear the call and seldom do you see them. Fortunately this one was darting about the blue bells and managed to get a snap. Incredible to think they travel up from sub-Sahara Africa.

BaggingOver the weekend the boys were kept busy stopping off at wee islands. The guests were ‘Island Bagging’ and some o...
19/05/2026

Bagging

Over the weekend the boys were kept busy stopping off at wee islands. The guests were ‘Island Bagging’ and some of them are easier to get to than others. There is a wide variety from the white sand beaches to shear rock islands. The weather and swell plays a big part too. 12 islands successfully landed and bagged over the 2 days.

EiggLast week Struan had an overnight trip to the isle of Eigg. It was a gentleman’s weekend from a neighbouring island ...
17/05/2026

Eigg

Last week Struan had an overnight trip to the isle of Eigg. It was a gentleman’s weekend from a neighbouring island of Coll. The weather was ideal and worked in their favour. Struan managed a morning wander to the top of An Sgurr of Eigg. A point recognisable from many miles away.

The Big LiftA wee while ago a work boat sank on her mooring in Oban bay. She some how landed on the seabed bolt upright....
12/05/2026

The Big Lift

A wee while ago a work boat sank on her mooring in Oban bay. She some how landed on the seabed bolt upright. As you can imagine this was a hazard to navigation and the environmental issues that come with it. The big guns from Liverpool were called in. The Lara 1 arrived and managed to lift the vessel ‘Headcorn’ onto her deck. Not the biggest lift she has done but still a tricky one to under take.

Late CollThere has been a couple of late runs out to the islands recently. One of them was a utilities company to resolv...
10/05/2026

Late Coll

There has been a couple of late runs out to the islands recently. One of them was a utilities company to resolve an issue. Once on scene they soon rectified the problem. For once it was a cracker of a night and smooth steam home to Loch Feochan.

Smooth SailingThe prolonged period of calm weather has allowed plenty of trips. Most of the time there has been sun shin...
07/05/2026

Smooth Sailing

The prolonged period of calm weather has allowed plenty of trips. Most of the time there has been sun shine and blue skyies. On one of the days the fog rolled in a made for an atmospheric charter. Argyll always showing its beauty one way or another.

TreshnishCameron was back out to the Treshnish isles last week. The weather could not have been better for it. Smooth se...
26/04/2026

Treshnish

Cameron was back out to the Treshnish isles last week. The weather could not have been better for it. Smooth seas and wall to wall sunshine. The birdlife didn’t disappoint. The puffins, razorbills, shags and fulmars all in strong numbers. Harp rock a wee bit quiet for guillemots but numbers will build shortly. Kittiwakes also spotted in the usual locations. The team are looking forward to getting back out there soon.

All SetThat’s all the boats polished, serviced and on the water now. Last one in was the old girl ‘Power of Scotland’, s...
24/04/2026

All Set

That’s all the boats polished, serviced and on the water now. Last one in was the old girl ‘Power of Scotland’, still going strong and earning her keep. The early Easter has made it interesting as the weather was poor, but the complete opposite now. Calm seas, sun and blue skies.

Passing IslayThe weather has still been testing at times but managed to venture up to Tobermory. After a drop off in Loc...
17/04/2026

Passing Islay

The weather has still been testing at times but managed to venture up to Tobermory. After a drop off in Loch Sunart Cameron headed back for Oban. On the way he spotted the newest ferry of the Calmac fleet, The ‘Isle of Islay’. She was powering up the sound. Due to some reshuffling of the ferries she was heading to Barra. Soon to be on her usual route servicing the whisky isle.

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

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+441631565833

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