DESCRIPTION
Join us on board our research yacht, Silurian, as we depart from Ullapool (in the north west Highlands) to monitor the rich Hebridean seas. This unique eco-tourism expedition is like no other in the UK; explore the wilds of the Hebrides, have some awesome wildlife experiences, make fantastic friends and join a community of people getting directly involved in the conservation of whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks.
This expedition will rendezvous in Ullapool, in the north west Highlands, allowing for monitoring of the seas in the more northern and western reaches of our study area. Over 8 days, you will get the opportunity to explore some of the more remote parts of the Hebrides; with the chance of encountering some of our rarer species of whale and dolphin, such as humpback whale, Risso’s dolphin and white beaked dolphin.
Specific routes surveyed are decided during the expedition and are based on weather conditions and data collection coverage to date.
Summer in the Hebrides is an awe inspiring time. The daylight hours are long and nature takes full advantage of this with creatures foraging to feed their young and lay down fat stores for the winter months ahead.
COST: Total cost is £1,950 per person - this includes all food, accommodation (on board) and specialised equipment for the duration of the expedition but excludes transport costs to and from rendezvous.
A 50% deposit of £975 is required to secure your berth aboard.
Remaining balance invoices will be issued 100 days before the start of the expedition.
DATES: 6pm on Saturday 06 June - 9am on Sunday 14 June
DURATION: 9 days
RENDEZVOUS: Ullapool, north west Highlands
PARTICIPANT AGE: 18+