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GUIDELINER CHARTERS
Scotland
GUIDELINER
Passenger Capacity: 10
Built: 1964
Former Names: Eillean Na
Hearach (Island of Harris in Gaelic)
Length: 57 ft.
Beam: 15ft.
Draft: 6 ft.
Crew: British Skipper, 1crew
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Itinerary: Wildlife cruises
around the Western Isles, Hebrides and St Kilda (Scotland) of either
6 or 12 days.
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Cabins: There is 1double
cabin, 2 twin cabins, and 1 cabin that can be used for two, three
or four persons. All cabins have opening windows. The bath is shared.
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Dining: Food is organic
and fresh, with a Scottish emphasis, and includes local seafood. Meals
are served on deck whenever possible. Vegetarian food is a specialty.
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Dress: Bring warm outdoor
clothing for walks ashore.
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Facilities and Activities:
The ship cruises around the islands looking at whales, dolphins and seabirds,
and passengers go ashore each day to explore the islands and see wildlife.
Excellent birding sites are visited such as St Kilda, Treshnish Isles,
and Shiants. The ship usually anchors overnight in isolated bays and inlets,
in places where it is common to see otters and deer. There are conducted
walks ashore every day with the skipper who is a qualified naturalist,
writer and photographer. There are slide and video shows in the evenings.
Some special photography trips are available.
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Fares Reported to Us:
Per person £500 for six-day trip, and £1000
for 12-day trip, all inclusive except for drinks.
(It’s okay to bring your own if you wish.) 10 per cent discount
on trips before mid-April and after mid-September. Despite the name ‘charter’
individual bookings are the norm. Whole boat £4000 for six
days.
For current fares and itineraries of
Guideliner cruises, click on this
direct link
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