3 April 2025

Basking Shark Scotland

For 12 years Basking Shark Scotland has been leading the way offering eco-conscious wildlife adventure tours in the Hebrides and beyond. Our passionate and dedicated team of marine biologists are here to show you the wonders of Scotland’s wildlife. As well as our dedicated basking shark tours we run a variety of wildlife, swim, paddle, snorkel & dive adventures. Showcasing what you don’t see in the guide books and having wholesome water based experiences. Full equipment hire is available. Tours Locations with Calmac

Barra

Barra, St Kilda & Outer Hebrides. Snorkel, swim, wildlife & island exploring

See the best of the islands on the edge of the Atlantic, the remote and wild Outer Hebrides. Explore from our comfortable & fast boat, designed for an epic adventure in the Atlantic. We will spend the trip based from the Isle of Barra. Whether you would like to stay dry, snorkel or wild swim we know you will love this trip -it’s the firm favourite of our staff and previous passengers! All tours are different as we navigate the sea conditions, but this is what we hope you will experience:

6 activity days – 5 days on the boat & 1 land based day (7 nights)
Land on uninhabited islands to explore incredible views, historic sites and spectacular beaches.
Chance to visit the UK’s only Dual UNESCO World Heritage Site – St Kilda
Meet charismatic puffins, seabirds and eagles on the cliffs of Mingulay
Snorkel in temperate kelp forests, reefs and historic shipwrecks*
Daily wild swimming opportunity
Swim the 5 Isles challenge (most was 8 isles!)
Visit the resident seal colonies and snorkel with the seals
5 days looking for basking sharks, whale and dolphin watching
Group Self Catering Accommodation Available on per room basis (or whole house for groups)
What to expect? Read our Captains log from our 2021 tour, 2023 tour , 2024 tour

Please note: 7 day tour - Late May / Early June.

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Basking shark wildlife & snorkel tours

See the best of the remote Inner Hebrides from our comfortable boat, designed for a wild adventure in the Atlantic. Whether you would like to stay dry, snorkel or wild swim – we know you will love this trip! All tours are different as we navigate the sea conditions, but this is what we hope you will experience!

7 days at sea searching for basking sharks & wildlife
Visit the legendary Fingal’s Cave
Landing to meet charismatic puffins at the Treshnish Isles*
Snorkel in temperate kelp forests and reefs **
Visit the resident seal colonies
Opportunity for whale and dolphin watching
Swim & explore the white shell sand lagoon
Pelagic seabird watching from the boat, manx shearwaters, storm petrels, gannets *Puffins in July trips only

Please note: 3 Day, 4 Day & & Day Tour - Mid July - Early Sept

Mull (Tobermory)

Day Seal & Lagoon snorkel & wildlife tour
Day Puffin & wildlife tour
April - July, Sept-Oct

Puffin & Wildlife Tour

Visit the spectacular cliffs of the Treshnish Isles, a Special Area of Conservation. Lunga becomes the summer home to thousands of seabirds. With the charismatic puffin taking up residence across the length of the island, you will undoubtedly enjoy seeing these birds go about their daily lives just metres away from you! Along with the puffins, there are also nesting guillemots, razorbills, fulmars, kittiwakes and shags. This island is a dream for any wildlife photographer, naturalist, or those who want to spend their afternoon being charmed by the island residents.

1 day boat tour travelling through the stunning scenery of the Sound of Mull.
Visit the Isle of Lunga, the largest seabird colony in the Treshnish Isles.
Meet the charismatic puffins and their relatives.
Ample time to photograph and explore the island.
Opportunity to see whales, dolphins, and seals along the way.
Visit responsibly guided by a marine biologist.

Seal & Lagoon

Visit a very special lagoon, well protected from the wind and one of the sunniest places in the UK. The water here is the crystal clear, unpolluted Atlantic Ocean with a white shell sand beach, surrounded by fringing kelp forest reefs. This marine paradise holds a large resident seal colony of both common and grey seals. Swim, snorkel, kayak, SUP or just relax and soak up the beautiful environment from the comfort of the boat, the choice is yours