Who is the trip aimed at?
If you are a keen musician playing at any level - whether beginner, intermediate or expert - with an interest in the traditional and folk music of Scotland, this trip is for you. No sailing experience is necessary, but those keen to participate will be encouraged to join in the sailing of the ship should they wish to, whether steering, helping set and trim the sails, or even climbing the mast for the finest view of all.
Accommodation on board
You will be allocated a berth in one of our six double cabins. For solo travellers, cabins will be allocated on a same-sex basis; if two people travelling together wish to share a cabin, we recommend booking early to ensure availability.
There are two showers and three toilets in the accommodation; these are shared.
Meals are prepared in the modern upper deck galley; these are of a high standard and prepared by our own chef. Meals, tea and coffee are included in the price of the trip.
The upper deck saloon provides an ideal place to socialise and, with the tables cleared away, will be the perfect session space for the evenings we spend aboard. Should the weather be fair enough, we may be able to play sessions on deck.
Likely Itinerary
A lilely itinerary for the voyage will be added here soon.
All destinations are subject to change, are weather dependant, and are at the discretion of the Captain.
Travel
Oban is connected by bus from Inverness/Fort William and Glasgow – see Citylink for more information. http://www.citylink.co.uk
There are trains daily from Glasgow www.thetrainline.com/www.scotrail.co.uk
If you choose to drive, parking in Oban may need to be organised in advance.
Barra is well connected to the mainland, with a daily 5-hour ferry connection back to Oban https://www.calmac.co.uk/ and regular flights to Glasgow and the other Outer Hebrides www.loganair.co.uk
We recommend confirming flights or travel arrangements as early as possible to avoid price rises and availability problems.
Equipment List
We recommend you bring the following:
- Warm jumper/fleece
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Long trousers
- Boots/waterproof footwear
- Sunglasses
- A soft bag (no suitcases please!)
- Passport
- Thermal layers
- A waterproof cover/case for your instrument
- Thick socks
- Sufficient cash to last the week
You may also be glad to have:
- Binoculars
- Midgie repellent (we like Smidge)
- Sun Cream
- A RYA logbook if you have one.
Other
Drinks (Beer, wine, soft drinks) will be available from the ship´s bar; this is run on an honesty system where drinks taken are marked down and the bill settled at the end of the trip.
There may be times when we visit cafes, bars or attractions ashore. Cash machines may not be available in all the remote places we will be visiting, so it is recommended to bring along enough cash for the week.
If there is any further information you need regarding your trip, please don´t hesitate to get in touch with us by email or telephone.
The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for Nisbet Marine Services/Sessions and Sail, Member Number 5533, , and in the event of their insolvency, protection is provided for:
- Non-flight packages
ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled or repatriation if transportation was included in your package. Please note that bookings made outside the UK are only protected by ABTOT when purchased directly with Nisbet Marine Services/Sessions and Sail.
In the unlikely event that you require assistance whilst abroad due to our financial failure, please call our 24/7 helpline on 01702 811397 and advise you are a customer of an ABTOT protected travel company.
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