2025 Holidays
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OUR SAILING ADVENTURES
Lochs and mountains, seabirds and the stars, villages and beaches. The west coast of Scotland offers a fantastic variety of unique experiences. Have a look through our voyages. We’ve tried to give a flavour of what to expect although one of the best things about a sailing holiday is the element of chance. What we see and exactly where we go will always depend on the wind, waves and what we all decide. Whatever the weather there’s always somewhere special waiting for us.
2025 VOYAGES
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Lismore, Loch Linnhe and the Sound of MUll
Oban to Oban
Dates: 19 - 24 April 2025
(5 Nights)Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £1000.00
Early season wander around the beautiful a islands close to Oban. This is the perfect trip for someone who might want to try sailing on a classic ship.
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Loch Linnhe and south to lesser known islands in the Firth of Lorn
Oban to Oban
Dates: 27 April -3 May 2025
(6 nights)Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £1260.00
Explore some unspoilt islands south of Oban and towards Jura. This trip will take in some islands or lochs you can only reach by boat. One of our favourites is the Garvellachs, home to the remains of a 542 AD monastery. We might also visit the island of Ghiga home to the most delicious ice cream.
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ROUND THE ISLAND OF MULL
Oban to Oban
Dates: 5 - 11 May 2025
(6 Nights)Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £1320.00
May can be a glorious month in Scotland. Sailing up the sound of Mull to Tobermory we can dodge the other sailing vessels and head west to Staffa (puffins and Fingal’s cave,) the Treshnish Islands, the lovely island of Gometra and if the weather is calm, Iona or Colonsay. Too much choice!
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In search of seabirds
Oban to Oban
Dates: 13 - 19 May 2025
(6 Nights)Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £1320.00
May is a brilliant month to see the birds as they come back to land in search of their mates and their nesting sites. The islands around Mull are home to puffins, guillemots, shearwaters, petrels and many more. They fly by the boat and we will go ashore to watch them on the sea cliffs. We might see dolphins and Minke whales too.
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Journey around the small isles
Oban - Oban
Dates: 21 -29 May 2025
(8 Nights)Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £1760.00
Join Provident for an 8 day voyage around the inner Hebrides. Many of you will have heard of Mull and Iona but do you know the islands of Muck, Canna, Rum, Eigg, Coll and Tiree? Following the winds, we will aim to visit as many of these as we can. Each has their own unique charm. There are opportunities for the group to split - some to walk across the islands and some to sail round to the sheltered bay where Provident will be waiting.
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islands and beaches
Oban - Oban
Dates: 31 May to 6 June 2025
(6 nights)Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £1320.00
This sailing adventure will look for the best beaches we can find. There are many to choose from and depending on the wind and the tides we will seek them out. Some of our favourites are Kilmory bay on Rum, Fidden beach on Mull, and all the beaches on the west coast of Iona! We we can anchor near by and get you ashore in our tender.
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Hebridean Odyssey
Oban - Oban
Dates: 8 - 14 June 2025 (6 nights)
Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £1320.00
From Oban we will set off for the islands. We will follow the wind. We may go south of Mull and explore the south west coast. Or we may go north up the Sound of Mull to Tobermory and on to the small islands on the west coast of Mull. There is so much to choose from even if you are at the mercy of the wind and the tides.
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The big sailing adventure - St Kilda? Part 1
Oban -Oban
Dates:
17 - 27 June 2025 (10 nights)Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £2200.00.
On this adventure we’ll travel far off shore and complete night passages. Our voyage will take us anywhere from Rathlin to the northern tip of Lewis. With 10 days in hand there’s a chance that the elements will align and we’ll get to travel to our number one target, St Kilda.
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Voyage from Oban to Mallaig
Oban - Mallaig
Dates: 30 June - 8 July 2025
(8 Nights)Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £1840.00
Take a journey with us as was we leave Oban and head for the charming fishing town of Mallaig. With 8 days in hand there are many ways we can choose to travel to Mallaig. We may go up the sound of Mull to Eigg, Rum and Knoydart. Or we may start off going south around the west coast of Mull taking in Iona, Staffa and Tiree on the way. On the west coast of Scotland it is impossible to be disappointed there is so much to choose from!
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Skye and the inner isles
Mallaig to Mallaig
Dates: 10 - 16 July 2025
(6 Nights)Spaces: boat full
Price PP: £1380.00
From Mallaig the world is our oyster! The sound of Sleat between Mallaig and Skye is our starting point with the Islands of Eigg and Rum less than a day’s sail away. We might also sail up the east coast of Skye heading for the exciting narrows at Kyle Rhea, under the Skye bridge and on to Plockton in Loch Kishorn. We might also anchor off the iconic Eilean Donan Castle in Loch Duich.
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With Friends in High Places
Mallaig to Mallaig
Dates:
18 - 24 July 2025 (6 nights)Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £1560.00
A Provident collaboration with Abacus Mountain Guides. Climb those hard to reach Knoydart Munros - Sgurr na Ciche and Ladhar Bheinn without the long walk in. Ever wanted to climb Askival and the Rum Cullin - not Munros but still a bit of a challenge!
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North to Rona and the Shiants
Mallaig to Mallaig
Dates: 26 July - 1 August 2025
(6 Nights)Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £1380.00
You need a boat to get to both these islands. Rona is known its secret pirate cove entrance and the Shiants for the spectacular seabird colonies.
Other delights on the way could be a visit to Eilean Donan Castle, the island of Raasay and we will definitely taste Rona Venison if we get the chance.
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The big sailing adventure part 2
Mallaig to Oban
Dates: 3 - 13 august 2025
(10 Nights)Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £2300.00
On this adventure we’ll travel far off shore and complete night passages. Our voyage will take us anywhere from Rathlin to the northern tip of Lewis. With 10 days in hand there’s a chance that the elements will align and we’ll get to travel to our number one target, St Kilda.
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south to Jura, Islay and the Corryvreckan
Oban to Oban
Dates: 16 - 22 August (6 nights)
Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £1380.00
This trip will take us south to the the distinct islands of Jura and Islay with great whisky and beaches. If we get lucky we might plan a visit to the Ardbeg distillery, will aim to travel through the Corryvreckan - if the tide is right - and land on the lovely Garvellach islands.
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COLONSAY AND ORONSAY AND BACK ALONG THE SOUTH WEST COAST OF MULL
Oban to Oban
Dates: 24 - 30 August 2025
(6 Nights)Spaces: boat full
Price PP: £1380.00
This trip will take us south to the the distinct islands of Jura and Islay with great whisky and beaches. If we get lucky we might plan a visit to the Ardbeg distillery, will aim to travel through the Corryvreckan - if the tide is right - and land on the lovely Garvellach islands.
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September sailing
Oban to Oban
Dates: 2 - 8 September 2025
(6 Nights)Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £1320.00
Towards the end of summer, September sees the skipper and the crew watching the weather extra carefully and planning a trip that gives us shelter if we need it, swimming opportunities for some (this is as warm as the sea gets) and some excellent sailing in sheltered waters. We will explore the islands and lochs within a couple of days sailing time from Oban. There are plenty to choose from!
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FROM LISMORE TO GIGHA BY THE GARVELLACHS - - SOME LITTLE KNOWN GEMS CLOSE TO OBAN
Oban to Oban
Dates: 10 -16 September 2025 (6 Nights)
Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £1320.00
Both Lismore and Gigha are known for their microclimates. Both are within a day of Oban with the right wind. A walk on either is a treat not to be missed.
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The delights of the sound of Mull
Oban to Oban
Dates: 18 - 23 September 2025 (5 Nights)
Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £1075.00
Mull is quite a well known island but seeing it from the atmospheric sound of Mull is a brilliant experience. We will dodge the ferries, explore Loch Aline and Loch Sunart and may be anchor for a night in Tobermory harbour.
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Exploring the lochs of Morvern and Mull
Oban to Oban
Dates: 25 -30 September 2025
(5 Nights)Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £1075.00
Explore the delightful sea lochs of Loch Linnhe, Loch Aline and Loch Buie on Mull. For those of you are inclined to walk there are easy walks with views over loch Aline. Let Provident can also drop you at Port Ramsay on Lismore and pick you up at Achracroish. You will take in the remarkable Iron age TIrefour broch and the famous Lismore Cafe.
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Oban and beyond?
Oban to Oban
Dates: 2 - 7 October 2025
(5 Nights)Spaces: spaces
Price PP: £1075.00
Our last seagoing trip of the season. October can be fabulous but also changeable. We will make a plan when you arrive depending on the weather and tides. We will stay in sheltered waters and set off for an adventure!
CABINS
Provident has four twin cabins. We welcome groups of any size up to a maximum of ten. We want to welcome solo travellers. If you are travelling alone we will discuss who you might share with. If you would like a cabin to yourself, please let us know as there will be a 50% surcharge. Pictures here.
Alternatively we also have two micro cabins in the saloon. These are usually used by the crew and they give a lot of privacy with sliding doors and plenty of storage. If you think you would prefer one of these to sharing with an unknown person please get in touch.
The forepeak is our biggest cabin. It could be suitable for guests with extra physical needs. It has a small double, a standard single and an additional single going cross-wise. This cabin could be booked by a group of three or even a family of four. The additional bunk can only be booked by a group along with the two other bunks. The price for a group of three; is three for the price of two and a half. I.e. the third place is half price. For a family of four please contact us to discuss your booking.
Our narrowest bunk is 60cm in width. Please consider if this will be ok for you. If you are concerned about this, please let us know as we have wider bunks available (subject to availability).
You may want to book the whole boat for a group of friends who have a plan. For example we could take a group of walkers, wild swimmers, divers or bird watchers. Call us if you would like to discuss this.
