Short breaks · West coast of Scotland
Short Sailing Breaks in Scotland: Five Nights on the West Coast
Five nights aboard a 100-year-old sailing ship. Long enough to learn the ropes and explore the islands, short enough to fit into a wider trip around Scotland.
FIVE NIGHTS AT SEA
Not everyone has a week or ten days to spare. Our five-night voyages give you a proper taste of life under sail.
There's time to find your sea legs, take a turn at the helm, help hoist the sails and drop anchor somewhere new each evening. You'll go ashore to explore islands, beaches and villages, and come back on board to a home-cooked dinner. No sailing experience is needed.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your berth, with bedding, a reading light and a USB charging point
All meals, home-cooked on board with local produce where possible
Mid-morning snacks, lunch, afternoon tea and cake, and dinner with a proper pudding
An experienced skipper, mate and cook
Safety equipment and a full safety briefing
A free transfer from Oban station for Craobh Haven voyages, when needed
NOT INCLUDED
Travel to and from the boat
Drinks from the bar. Beer and wine are available on board at modest prices
NIGHTS
5
FROM
£1,240
FULL BOARD
All Meals included
NEVER SAILED?
No Experience needed
QUESTIONS ABOUT FIVE NIGHTS
Is five nights long enough?
Yes. Five nights is enough to learn the basics of sailing Provident, visit several islands and anchor somewhere different each evening. It's also a good way to try sailing before committing to a longer voyage.
Do I need sailing experience?
No. None of our voyages need any previous experience. You can join in on deck as much or as little as you like.
What's included in the price?
Your berth and bedding, all meals, and the skipper, mate and cook. Travel to the boat and drinks from the bar are extra.
Where do the short breaks start?
Voyages 01, 08 and 20 start and finish at Craobh Haven, about twenty miles south of Oban. Voyage 13 starts and finishes at Mallaig. Voyage 15 starts at Mallaig and finishes at Craobh Haven.
What should I bring?
No specialist gear is needed, just sensible layers, waterproofs and non-slip shoes. See our kit list.
Five nights, and a different view of Scotland
Berths can be booked individually, so you can come on your own, as a couple or with friends.
FITTING A SHORT TRIP INTO A FIVE DAY BREAK
A five-night voyage slots neatly into a longer holiday. Here's how a week might look with a voyage from Craobh Haven, near Oban.
Explore Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Take the 08:22 train from Glasgow Queen Street, arriving in Oban at 11:27. We'll collect you from the station at 13:00, and you'll be aboard by 14:00.
Five nights at sea around the islands.
We're back in harbour by 10:00. The 12:11 train from Oban takes you back to Glasgow.
Carry on to Skye, the Highlands or home.
Voyages 13 and 15 start from Mallaig. The 08:22 from Glasgow Queen Street arrives at 13:40, and Provident is moored two minutes' walk from the station. Voyage 15 finishes at Craobh Haven, so plan your journey home from Oban.
Train times change, so check them when you book. We'll be in touch before your trip to confirm your travel plans.