Mr Ried who has just returned from a Heritage and Wildlife of Islay, Jura and Gigha cruise and has kindly sent us these fantastic photographs of an osprey spotted during his cruise!
Escape to another World with The Majestic Line Scottish Cruises. We take you off the beaten track to experience the true beauty and wildness of Argyll and the Hebrides, while our crew ensure you enjoy the best of Scottish hospitality.
Tuesday 28 July 2009
Inlets & Islands of South Argyll - 6 nights
Saturday 18th - Friday 24th July
Holy Loch, Dunoon
Guest comments:
What an introduction to cruising! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, crew, cuisine, itinerary, superb. Thank you very much!
Dear Taff, Iain, Dave and Gary,
Thank you very much indeed for your care, cuisine, choice of itinerary and landing points and above all your professionalism, which contributed so much to our enjoyment of the cruise. We've had a great time and only wish we are at the beginning and the end of our trip!
All the best for your continues success and a wee something to say 'slainte tae yiz a'!
Lyn & Brian
Shirley & Malcolm
Holy Loch, Dunoon
Guest comments:
What an introduction to cruising! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, crew, cuisine, itinerary, superb. Thank you very much!
Dear Taff, Iain, Dave and Gary,
Thank you very much indeed for your care, cuisine, choice of itinerary and landing points and above all your professionalism, which contributed so much to our enjoyment of the cruise. We've had a great time and only wish we are at the beginning and the end of our trip!
All the best for your continues success and a wee something to say 'slainte tae yiz a'!
Lyn & Brian
Many thanks to the whole crew for a really relaxed trip - good food, gerat company!
Maureen
Shirley & Malcolm
Could do it all over again, superb holiday, spoilt rotten! To you all a great deal of thanks for your care and attention.
Marie
Fantastic 6 days of service, food and comfort. Thanks to all the crew.
Rob
Crew:
Taff (Skipper)
Ian (Engineer)
Gary (Cook)
David (Bosun)
Overnight anchorages & onshore activities:
Carrick Castle
Loch Goil
Rothesay
Mount Stuart
Loch Riddon
Caladh Harbour
Tighnabruaich
West Kyle
Inveraray
Tarbert
Brodick
Millport
Inlets & Islands of South Argyll - 6 nights
Saturday 11th - Friday 17th July
Holy Loch, Dunoon
Holy Loch, Dunoon
Guest Comments:
The wonderful weather ensured the trip exceeded our expectation. Thank you for a chance in a life time to land on Ailsa Craig and so much more....
Josephine & Roger
Fantastic trip and wonderful crew. My highlight was lobster potting, although no lobsters! Here's to the next time!
Geri
An exceptional holiday with a difference with a varied itinerary and just the right number of passengers.
Vera & Roy
A most enjoyable and well organised cruise with congenial companionship. We constantly marvelled at the beauty of the surroundings.
Yvonne & John
A delightful journey and full of interest and made even happier by the crew.
Don
Overnight anchorages and onshore visits:
Loch Striven
Rothesay
Mount Stuart
Ailsa Craig
Lamlash
Brodick
Minnard Point, Loch Fyne
Inveraray
Ardisaig
Tarbert
Black Harbour
Tighnabruaich
Loch Riddon
Inlets & Islands of South Argyll - 3 nights
Portavadie to Holy Loch
Tuesday 7th - Friday 10th July
Guest Comments:
One word...MAJESTIC! A real experience, bon voyage!
Jane & Jed
A fantastic experience, sunny weather mainly and a crew who couldn't do enough to care for us! Have a great season.
Anne & David
Great experience in all respects. Crew very helpful and attentive, food wonderful.
Aileen & Pamela
Wonderful trip - great views, food, comapny and a most helpful crew. Thanks so much.
Sara & Duncan
Crew:
Taff (Skipper)
Gary (Cook)
Ian (Engineer)
David (Bosun)
Overnight anchorages & onshore visits:
Tighnabruaich
Caladh beach walk
Loch Riddon
East Kyles
Rothesay
Millport
Loch Goil
Tuesday 7th - Friday 10th July
Guest Comments:
One word...MAJESTIC! A real experience, bon voyage!
Jane & Jed
A fantastic experience, sunny weather mainly and a crew who couldn't do enough to care for us! Have a great season.
Anne & David
Great experience in all respects. Crew very helpful and attentive, food wonderful.
Aileen & Pamela
Wonderful trip - great views, food, comapny and a most helpful crew. Thanks so much.
Sara & Duncan
Crew:
Taff (Skipper)
Gary (Cook)
Ian (Engineer)
David (Bosun)
Overnight anchorages & onshore visits:
Tighnabruaich
Caladh beach walk
Loch Riddon
East Kyles
Rothesay
Millport
Loch Goil
Thursday 23 July 2009
Taste of Argyll: A Cruise with a Culinary Twist
The Majestic Line are launching a new cruise called Taste of Argyll.
On Saturday 17th October 2009, The Majestic Line is launching a new cruise called ‘The Taste of Argyll’. Over a total of six nights, the Glen Tarsan will cruise around the Kyles of Bute, Loch Fyne and Arran stopping at a variety of premier food and drink producers each day.
Award winning cheeses, chutneys, jams, pickles, whisky, herbs, fine ales, seafood, chocolate and even lavender marmalades are all on the itinerary.
Guests will be dropped off in various locations to meet the owners, take a guided tour or talk, and of course enjoy samplings of all the goods on offer! There is also a wine tasting and whisky tasting organised onboard with one of Argyll’s leading vintners.
Imagine spectacular sea lochs with unspoiled glens, mountains and forests as the backdrop for the delicious locally-sourced organic meals cooked by the onboard chef every day. This area is rich in wildlife and dotted with small fishing communities and castles. The islands of Arran, Bute and Cumbrae have beautiful coastlines of sandy bays, scattered with picturesque villages and historic buildings.
The Majestic Line is looking forward to collaborating with all these fantastic producers to highlight South Argyll as one of our hidden gems in the gastronomic world.
Isle of Bute Creamery, Rothesay
Henshelwoods, Rothesay
Arran Chocolate Factory, Brodick
The Island Cheese Company, Brodick
The Arran Brewery, Brodick
Arran Fine Foods, Lamlash
Robin’s Herbs, Whiting Bay
Isle of Arran Cheese, Kilmory
Isle of Arran Distillery, Lochranza
Prentice Seafoods, Tarbert
Loch Fyne Oyster & Mussel Farm, Cairndow
Fyne Ales, Cairndow
Lavender Farm, Tighnabruaich
Argyll Vintners, Dunoon
On Saturday 17th October 2009, The Majestic Line is launching a new cruise called ‘The Taste of Argyll’. Over a total of six nights, the Glen Tarsan will cruise around the Kyles of Bute, Loch Fyne and Arran stopping at a variety of premier food and drink producers each day.
Award winning cheeses, chutneys, jams, pickles, whisky, herbs, fine ales, seafood, chocolate and even lavender marmalades are all on the itinerary.
Guests will be dropped off in various locations to meet the owners, take a guided tour or talk, and of course enjoy samplings of all the goods on offer! There is also a wine tasting and whisky tasting organised onboard with one of Argyll’s leading vintners.
Imagine spectacular sea lochs with unspoiled glens, mountains and forests as the backdrop for the delicious locally-sourced organic meals cooked by the onboard chef every day. This area is rich in wildlife and dotted with small fishing communities and castles. The islands of Arran, Bute and Cumbrae have beautiful coastlines of sandy bays, scattered with picturesque villages and historic buildings.
The Majestic Line is looking forward to collaborating with all these fantastic producers to highlight South Argyll as one of our hidden gems in the gastronomic world.
Isle of Bute Creamery, Rothesay
Henshelwoods, Rothesay
Arran Chocolate Factory, Brodick
The Island Cheese Company, Brodick
The Arran Brewery, Brodick
Arran Fine Foods, Lamlash
Robin’s Herbs, Whiting Bay
Isle of Arran Cheese, Kilmory
Isle of Arran Distillery, Lochranza
Prentice Seafoods, Tarbert
Loch Fyne Oyster & Mussel Farm, Cairndow
Fyne Ales, Cairndow
Lavender Farm, Tighnabruaich
Argyll Vintners, Dunoon
Heritage and Wildlife of Islay, Jura and Gigha 6-nights
Guest Comments:
You made us all so welcome - a very special holiday.
Paddy
A very special trip. Wonderful staff, excellent food, thanks!
Margaret & George
We had a greta time, were so well looked after - a great end to you honeymoon. A big thank you to all the crew.
Pam & Eddie
A truly magical trip. Wonderful weather, scenery & food. Perfect and thanks to a brilliant crew!
Jill
A wonderful trip, good weather, beautiful scenery, and a marvellous crew! Many thanks!
Mabel & George
A magical trip, good company, food, weather and wonderful service.
Muriel & Jack
Crew:
Caroline (skipper)
Margareta (cook)
Neil (engineer)
Jamie (bosun)
Overnight anchorages:
Loch Spelve
Loch Sween
West Tarbert Bay
Gigha
Loch Melfort
Ardmore Castle, Kerrera
Other anchorages and onshore activities:
Loch Crinan
Port Ellen, Islay
Croabh Haven
Shuna
Cuan Sound
Tayvallich
Wool weavers
Islay Distillery
Finlaggan - the Lord of the Isles settlement remains
Kildalton Church
Ardruaine Gardens
Kilmartin Museum
Wildlife Highlights:
Dolphins, seals, heron, gannets, guillemots, black guillemots, fulmar, osprey (2 parents and 3 young on their nest), buzzard, roe deer, kittiwakes, eider ducks, minky whale, porpoise
You made us all so welcome - a very special holiday.
Paddy
A very special trip. Wonderful staff, excellent food, thanks!
Margaret & George
We had a greta time, were so well looked after - a great end to you honeymoon. A big thank you to all the crew.
Pam & Eddie
A truly magical trip. Wonderful weather, scenery & food. Perfect and thanks to a brilliant crew!
Jill
A wonderful trip, good weather, beautiful scenery, and a marvellous crew! Many thanks!
Mabel & George
A magical trip, good company, food, weather and wonderful service.
Muriel & Jack
Crew:
Caroline (skipper)
Margareta (cook)
Neil (engineer)
Jamie (bosun)
Overnight anchorages:
Loch Spelve
Loch Sween
West Tarbert Bay
Gigha
Loch Melfort
Ardmore Castle, Kerrera
Other anchorages and onshore activities:
Loch Crinan
Port Ellen, Islay
Croabh Haven
Shuna
Cuan Sound
Tayvallich
Wool weavers
Islay Distillery
Finlaggan - the Lord of the Isles settlement remains
Kildalton Church
Ardruaine Gardens
Kilmartin Museum
Wildlife Highlights:
Dolphins, seals, heron, gannets, guillemots, black guillemots, fulmar, osprey (2 parents and 3 young on their nest), buzzard, roe deer, kittiwakes, eider ducks, minky whale, porpoise
Wednesday 15 July 2009
Around Mull: Inlets and Islands 6-nights
Saturday 4th July to Friday 10th July
Guest Comments:
Our crew have been delightful
Tending to our every need
From north south east and west
we came with loads of books to read!
But the beauty of the islands, the sea, the changing sky
The comfort of Glen Massan makes us sad to say 'goodbye'
Far exceeded even our greatest expectations!
Margaret & Peter
Fantastic scenery, food, crew and company! Unlike any other holiday!
Sue & Barry
Hope to see you again soon!
Henrietta
Excellent. See you again next year - God and Gordon permitting!
Shirley & Richard
Crew:
Caroline (skipper)
Margareta (cook)
Jamie (Bosun)
Neil (Engineer)
Overnight Anchorages:
Duart Bay
Loch Drambuie
Ulva
Tobermory
Shuna
Airds Bay
Other anchorages & onshore visits:
Staffa
Fingal's Cave
iona
Loch Tuath
Soriby Bay
Loch Na Choire
Port Appin
Airds Bay
Duart Castle
Torosay House
Mull Steam Railway
Tobermory
Wildlife highlights:
Common and grey seals
Porpoises
Artic Skua
Eagles
Guillimot
Black Guillimot
Puffins
Guest Comments:
Our crew have been delightful
Tending to our every need
From north south east and west
we came with loads of books to read!
But the beauty of the islands, the sea, the changing sky
The comfort of Glen Massan makes us sad to say 'goodbye'
Far exceeded even our greatest expectations!
Margaret & Peter
Fantastic scenery, food, crew and company! Unlike any other holiday!
Sue & Barry
Hope to see you again soon!
Henrietta
Excellent. See you again next year - God and Gordon permitting!
Shirley & Richard
Crew:
Caroline (skipper)
Margareta (cook)
Jamie (Bosun)
Neil (Engineer)
Overnight Anchorages:
Duart Bay
Loch Drambuie
Ulva
Tobermory
Shuna
Airds Bay
Other anchorages & onshore visits:
Staffa
Fingal's Cave
iona
Loch Tuath
Soriby Bay
Loch Na Choire
Port Appin
Airds Bay
Duart Castle
Torosay House
Mull Steam Railway
Tobermory
Wildlife highlights:
Common and grey seals
Porpoises
Artic Skua
Eagles
Guillimot
Black Guillimot
Puffins
THE perfect escape!
People across the UK have selected islands off the west coast of Scotland as the perfect spot for a British island escape!
What have we been trying to tell you?!
Escape to another world... with The Majestic Line!
What have we been trying to tell you?!
Escape to another world... with The Majestic Line!
Friday 3 July 2009
Heritage and Wildlife of Islay, Jura and Gigha
Saturday 27th June till Friday 3rd July
Guest Comments:
Another fantastic trip with The Majestic Line. We've enjoyed ALL of it. The sea trips, the shore trips and the food. Thank you all so much. We'll be back!
Cathy & Jack
Has surpassed our expectations. Had a glorious week just what we needed. Can't thank the crew enough. Wonderful food and weather. What more can you ask?
Fiona & Roger
Great trip same as last year!
Tony
What a wonderful week. Superb food, great weather and a crew and captain who worked non stop for our comfort and pleasure.
Margaret
Super holiday, excellent food, interesting visits!
Val & Ron
Crew:
Caroline (Skipper)
Margereta (Cook)
Jamie (Bosun)
Neil (Engineer)
Overnight Anchorages:
Saturday: Loch Spelve
Sunday: West Tarbert Loch, Jura
Monday: Port Charlotte, Islay
Tuesday: West Tarbert Bay, Gigha
Wednesday: Tayvallaich, Loch Sween
Thursday: Ardencaple Bay, Seil
Other anchorages & onshore visits:
Easdale Bay, Seil Island
Nave Island, Islay
Distilleries
Woollen Mill
Finlaggan historic site
Achamore Gardens, Gigha
Explored raised beaches of Jura
Port Ellen, Islay
Ardminish Bay, Gigha
Oban
Wildlife Highlights:
Dolphins in Oban Bay and bow riding the boat
Porpoise, Otter, Heron, Oystercatcher, various Jellyfish but a very large barrel jellyfish in particular, Red Deer, Gannets, Seals, Guillimots, Black Guillimots, Barnacle Geese, Tufted Duck with babies, Osprey nest and mother and father osprey flying around it
Guest Comments:
Another fantastic trip with The Majestic Line. We've enjoyed ALL of it. The sea trips, the shore trips and the food. Thank you all so much. We'll be back!
Cathy & Jack
Has surpassed our expectations. Had a glorious week just what we needed. Can't thank the crew enough. Wonderful food and weather. What more can you ask?
Fiona & Roger
Great trip same as last year!
Tony
What a wonderful week. Superb food, great weather and a crew and captain who worked non stop for our comfort and pleasure.
Margaret
Super holiday, excellent food, interesting visits!
Val & Ron
Crew:
Caroline (Skipper)
Margereta (Cook)
Jamie (Bosun)
Neil (Engineer)
Overnight Anchorages:
Saturday: Loch Spelve
Sunday: West Tarbert Loch, Jura
Monday: Port Charlotte, Islay
Tuesday: West Tarbert Bay, Gigha
Wednesday: Tayvallaich, Loch Sween
Thursday: Ardencaple Bay, Seil
Other anchorages & onshore visits:
Easdale Bay, Seil Island
Nave Island, Islay
Distilleries
Woollen Mill
Finlaggan historic site
Achamore Gardens, Gigha
Explored raised beaches of Jura
Port Ellen, Islay
Ardminish Bay, Gigha
Oban
Wildlife Highlights:
Dolphins in Oban Bay and bow riding the boat
Porpoise, Otter, Heron, Oystercatcher, various Jellyfish but a very large barrel jellyfish in particular, Red Deer, Gannets, Seals, Guillimots, Black Guillimots, Barnacle Geese, Tufted Duck with babies, Osprey nest and mother and father osprey flying around it
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