DESCRIPTION
Join us on board our research yacht, Silurian, as we depart from Mallaig to monitor the rich Hebridean seas. This unique eco-tourism experience is like no other in the UK; explore the wilds of the Hebrides, have some awesome wildlife experiences, meet fantastic people and join a community of people getting directly involved in the conservation of whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks.
This Research Expedition falls towards the end of summer and the start of autumn so we will be monitoring for both resident populations alongside and recording the departure of our seasonal visitors.
With rendezvous in Mallaig allowing for the monitoring of the seas off the Small Isles, Skye (and its surrounding islands, including the Sound of Raasay – the deepest inshore waters in the UK), Barra, South Uist and the Inner Minch.
Autumn in the Hebrides is a beautiful time, with the hillsides purple with heather. It’s the last push for many creatures to fatten up before the winter and many are foraging before departing for the open ocean or warmer climates to the south.
COST: £657.50 deposit (50% of the total cost) is required to secure your berth on board, with the remaining payment invoiced 100 days before the start of the expedition. The total cost of participating is £1,315 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.
DATES: Saturday 12 - Friday 18 October 2024
DURATION: 7 days
RENDEZVOUS: Mallaig, Lochaber
PARTICIPANT AGE: 18+