Welcome to Colonsay's Boat Site
EXPLORE COLONSAY BY KAYAK... This summer explore more of Colonsay from the water. Kayak Colonsay will be offering rental of single, tandem, fishing and family kayaks with all equipment, spray deck, paddle, helmet, buoyancy aid and paddle jacket included. For more information and to pre-book your kayak for your summer visit contact Grace and Bobby at kayakcolonsay@mail.com We look forward to hearing from you!
FOR SAFETY PURPOSES, WE CAN ONLY ALLOW RENTAL OF KAYAKS FOR USE ON THE SEA TO COMPETENT, EXPERIENCED PADDLERS. THE WATERS AROUND COLONSAY ARE OFTEN UNPREDICTABLE AND WE WANT EVERYONE TO ENJOY THEMSELVES AND BE SAFE AT THE SAME TIME. WE CAN STILL RENT KAYAKS TO LESS EXPERIENCED PADDLERS, BUT WOULD SUGGEST THAT EXPLORING ONE OF THE LOCHS WOULD BE A SAFER OPTION.
Circumnavigate the island!
Two trips, every Tuesday, 11.15 and 13.30 from the harbour
The trip is operated in a comfortable and fully-enclosed RIB by award-winning Seafari Adventures. The boat is fully compliant with MCA regulations and has a qualified and experienced crew. In addition to the magnificent scenery, the trip provides a great chance to see the bird-cliffs and marine wildlife.
Adults: £35.00 Children: £27.00 Family tickets available
Booking advisable: 01852 300003
For more details visit Seafari
Tours, generally every Tuesday, 11.15 and 13.30 from the harbour but other days available. Speak with Gavin at The Pantry. This 2 hour marine wildlife and history tour includes the magnificent scenery, also the trip provides a great chance to see the bird-cliffs and marine wildlife.
Seafari Adventures are delighted to announce that due to increased requests from tourists we will be visiting Colonsay more often. We are also delighted that Gavin at The Pantry has kindly agreed to publish all updated information at The Pantry and he will assist with tour/charter bookings.Missed that ferry? Need to get off Colonsay at short notice? - we will provide a service if at all possible... Should you wish to undertake any tour or organise your own private charter/tour please just pop into The Pantry. Gavin will be happy to assist.
TAILOR-MADE BOAT TRIPS BY HIGH-SPEED RIB
Cameron & Struan Smith operate Coastal Connection with fast charter boats operating all year round... if you have something special in mind, give them a call on 01631 565833 or 07919 615210
Many visitors bring a boat of their own. Certain holiday homes lend themselves to the purpose and it is possible to launch dinghies at The Strand, at Machrins and at Port Mor - but do remember that these are Atlantic waters and not to be under-estimated.
The harbour facilities are very limited and are subject to a fee, payable at the Pier Office (about £10.00 per four days or £31.50 per month to use the harbour). It is possible to launch quite easily at the main slipway, and to launch or recover using the more sheltered one within the harbour (£4.00 to cover both launch and recovery).
Facilities for visiting yachts are largely restricted to the close-boarding along the northwest section of the main pier - for which there is a charge (about £10.00 per four days up to 10m, about £15.00 over 10m). The slipway and harbour are entirely tidal and not normally a convenient option. For further information, please contact the harbour-master.
