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Wildlife Boat Tours – Islay Coast & Common Seal Colony

Outside, 5.1 km from The Oaby Islay Sea Adventures (Gus and family)

Family-run Islay boat company based at Port Ellen Marina. Multiple boats including two hard boats and three RIBs. 2-hour wildlife tours covering Islay's Special Area of Conservation — home to one of Britain's largest common seal colonies accessible only from the sea. Also sea eagles red deer mountain goats and seabirds. Reviews consistently describe warm expert local commentary (Gus and daughter Bronagh/Harold and Alec). Accessible: one boat specifically designed with limited mobility in mind — 91-year-old passenger mentioned in reviews. Also fishing trips seafood trips and Corryvreckan whirlpool excursions.

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  1. January, closed
  2. February, closed
  3. March, closed
  4. April, open
  5. May, open
  6. June, open
  7. July, open
  8. August, open
  9. September, open
  10. October, open
  11. November, closed
  12. December, closed

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct