3 April 2025

Basking Shark Scotland

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

Mull (Tobermory) 

Day Seal & Lagoon snorkel & wildlife tour 

Seal & Lagoon Tour with Basking Shark Scotland

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

  • 1 day boat tour travelling through the stunning scenery of the Sound of Mull

  • Visit the lagoon, a Hebridean marine paradise

  • Look for both grey and common seals

  • Ample time to swim, snorkel or soak in the view *

  • Opportunity to see whales, dolphins and eagles along the way

  • Visit responsibly guided by a marine biologist

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An aerial view of a person walking on Cliad Bay on Coll at sunset.

Coll

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A high view of Barra coast from a hill top

Barra

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The lovely beach at Calgary Bay, Mull. Two people on the beach admiring the views.

Mull

For more information on Isle of Mull, and how to get there, visit our destination page. 

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