Whisky Sailingtrips
Sailing in Scotland, whisky tasting at the source
Board tall ship Thalassa and visit Scotland’s famous malt whisky distilleries while sailing through some of the most beautiful coastal sceneries in the world. Experience charming old fishing villages, hauntingly beautiful landscapes and visit places almost impossible to reach by anything but by boat.
Scotland is a whisky lover’s paradise and there is no finer way to explore the country’s whisky-producing islands than on board of Thalassa. Visit the world-famous Islay Festival of Music and Malt, join our whisky ambassador for a tour to the best fine malt coastal distilleries and explore the magical islands by foot or by bike. In the evenings, relax and enjoy the company of fellow whisky enthusiasts as you savour your favourite whisky from our well-stocked whisky bar on board. All in all, our Whisky Sailing Cruises offer a fantastic way to experience Scotland in all its wild and natural glory
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Adventurous whisky sailing cruise 2024 Ullapool-Troon: May 18th - May 25th 2024
Start: Ullapool, Scotland, 16.00, Saturday May 18th, 2024
End: Troon, Scotland, 10.00, Saturday May 25th, 2024
Price: € 1.375,- p.p.
Price is based on the division of 2 persons into a double cabin.
Whisky sailing cruise Islay Festival May 25th - June 1st 2024
Start: Troon, Scotland, 16.00, Saturday May 25th, 2024
End: Troon, Scotland, 10.00, Saturday June 1th, 2024
Price: € 1.495,- p.p.
Price is based on the division of 2 persons into a double cabin.
Unfortunately this trip is fully booked. You can use this link to contact us to be placed on the reserve list.
Due to a cancellation, another bed for a male traveler has become available. If interested, please email or contact us by phone: 0031 682446488 / Brigitte@tallshipthalassa.nl
The travel sum is inclusive...
- 7 overnight stays on board in a double cabin with private shower;
- all meals during the trip (breakfast, lunch and dinner);
- Non-alcoholic drinks with meals (coffee, tea, milk and water);
- 1 whiskytasting on board, accompanied by a whiskey expert.
Not included...
- all other non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks (beer, wine and whisky);
- entry tickets for visits to the various distilleries;
- Extra excursions ashore. The costs for the different excursions amount to approx. € 100, - per person in total. (Subject to change, program is due to changes determined by the whisky expert and the guests. Participation is not mandatory).
The sailing voyage begins and ends in Scotland. You are responsible for arranging your own travel to Scotland. This is NOT included in the price. For your journey to and from the ship, please visit the Rome2Rio website: https://www.rome2rio.com
TRAVEL PROGRAMME...
Travel programme is subject to change, program is due to changes determined by the whisky expert and the guests.
Day 1- Saturday- From 4 p.m. you can board the Thalassa at the harbour of Troon. After you have met the ship, the crew and the other guests the ship leaves around 15.00h towards Islay. At night we arrive at the pier of Bruichladdich
Day 2- Sunday-Bruichladdich festival and crossing to Jura
Day 3- Monday- Jura, visit Jura distillery and then to Port Askaig where the actual whisky festival takes place. In the afternoon Thalassa sails to Port Ellen. Guests may choose whether to travel by land (bus or car) or sail along with the vessel.
Day 4 Tuesday-Port Ellen: the festival at Laphroaigh. It is also possible to visit other distilleries such as Ardbeg and Lagavullin
Day 5- Wednesday-Port Ellen. The festival takes place at Bowmore and Ardnahoe, accessible by public transport or by the rental car from the ship
Day 6-Thursday- Transfer to Campbeltown, afternoon tour at Springbank or Glen Scotia
Day 7- Friday-Transfer to Arran and then to Troon
Day 8 Saturday-between 08.00 and 10.00h the guests disembark in the harbour of Troon
The above program depends on wind and weather, the opening hours/days of the various distilleries and sights to visit. It is possible that this program is deviated from, the purpose of the above program is mainly to give an impression of what our guests can expect from this trip.
Unfortunately this trip is fully booked. You can use this link to contact us to be placed on the reserve list.
Whisky journey Oban-Oban: June 15 - 22, 2024
ATTENTION: THIS TRIP WILL BE REPLACED BY A HIKING TRIP! For whisky trip enthusiasts, please refer to the 22-29 June trip.
Whisky journey Oban-Troon: June 22 - 29, 2024
Start: Saturday June 22, 2024 at 16:00 in Oban/Schotland
End: Saturday June 29, 2024 at 10:00 in Troon/Schotland
€ 1.375,- p.p.
Price is based on the division of 2 persons into a double cabin.
Whisky sailing expedition August 28th - September 7th, 2024
Start: Scrabster, Scotland, 16.00 h, Wednesday August 28th, 2024
End: Oban, Scotland, 10.00 h, Saturday September 7th, 2024
Price: € 1,600 p.p.
Price is based on the division of 2 persons into a double cabin.
Whisky journey Ullapool - Oban: May 10 - 17, 2025
Start: Saturday May 10, 2025 at 16:00 in Ullapool/Schotland
End: Saturday May 17, 2025 at 10:00 in Oban/Schotland
€ 1.475,- p.p.
Price is based on the division of 2 persons into a double cabin.
Whisky journey Oban-Troon: May 17 - 24, 2025
Start: Saturday May 17, 2025 at 16:00 in Oban/Schotland
End: Saturday May 24, 2025 at 10:00 in Troon/Schotland
€ 1.475,- p.p.
Price is based on the division of 2 persons into a double cabin.
Whisky sailing cruise Islay Festival May 24th - May 31th 2025
Start: Troon, Scotland, 16.00h, Saturday May 24th, 2025
End: Troon, Scotland, 10.00h, Saturday May 31th, 2025
Price: € 1.595,- p.p.
Price is based on the division of 2 persons into a double cabin. JUST ONE SPOT LEFT FOR A MALE TRAVELLER
Unfortunately this trip is fully booked. You can use this link to contact us to be placed on the reserve list.
Whisky journey Oban-Troon: June 14 - 21, 2025
Start: Saturday June 14, 2025 at 16:00 in Oban/Schotland
End: Saturday June 21, 2025 at 10:00 in Troon/Schotland
€ 1.475,- p.p.
Price is based on the division of 2 persons into a double cabin.
Whisky journey Oban-Ullapool: September 6 - 13, 2025
Start: Saturday September 6, 2025 at 16:00 in Oban/Schotland
End: Saturday September 13, 2025 at 10:00 in Ullapool/Schotland
€ 1.475,- p.p.
Price is based on the division of 2 persons into a double cabin.
To book online, please click on the green button at the end of each itinerary.
For further questions please contact us by phone (+31-682446488) or e-mail: brigitte@tallshipthalassa.nl
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