2026 Holidays
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OUR SAILING ADVENTURES
Lochs and mountains, seabirds and the stars, villages and beaches. The west coast of Scotland offers a fantastic variety of unique experiences. Have a look through our voyages. We’ve tried to give a flavour of what to expect although one of the best things about a sailing holiday is the element of chance. What we see and exactly where we go will always depend on the wind, waves and what we all decide. Whatever the weather there’s always somewhere special waiting for us.
2026 VOYAGES
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the islands in the Firth of Lorne
Oban to Oban
Dates: 15 - 20 April 2026
(5 nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £1125.00
An early season wander around the beautiful islands close to Oban. This is the perfect trip for someone who might want to try sailing on a classic ship. Lismore is a beautiful long narrow isle with lovely walks and ancient castles. The Garvellach islands are forged from the earth’s most ancient rock and are home to thousand year old beehive shaped monastic cells. Near by Easdale is home to slate quarries and the world stone skimming championships. They are also now perfect for swimming if you are feeling particularly hardy.
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AROUND THE ISLAND OF MULL
Oban to Oban
Dates: 23 - 29 April 2026
(6 Nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £1420.00
Spring can be glorious in Scotland. Sailing up the Sound of Mull to Tobermory, we can explore beautiful sea lochs as leaves burst to life on shore. We can head west to Staffa to explore Fingal’s cave, maybe visit the seabirds coming home to their breeding grounds on the Treshnish Islands or wander ashore on Gometra - a tiny community with less than 10 residents. You can post your letters from here but with only a weekly postal service they may take a while to reach their destination. If we are lucky we might get a few hours on Iona with its astonishing Abbey founded by St Columbus in 563 AD .
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South to Islay, Jura, and Gigha
Oban to Oban
Dates: 1 - 9 May 2026
(8 Nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £1980
An eight day voyage allows a little more time to explore ashore. South from Oban we can sneak past the Corryvreckan whirlpool, anchor in Loch Tarbert surrounded by the majestic Paps of Jura and whoosh with the tide down the Sound of Islay to explore the whisky capital of the universe. The enchanting island of Gigha with its own microclimate is a real treat and also home to the Wee Isle Dairy where we can sample some of Don's bramble and peat ice-cream (other flavours available!)
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In search of seabirds
Oban to Oban
Dates: 11 - 18 May 2026
(7 Nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £1735
May is a brilliant month to see the birds as they come back to land in search of their mates and their nesting sites. The islands around Mull are home to puffins, guillemots, shearwaters, petrels and many more. They fly by the boat and we will go ashore to watch them on the sea cliffs. Favourite spots are the Treshnish Islands, the puffin colonies on Canna and Staffa and the sea eagles on Mull. Who knows we might see dolphins and Minke whales too.
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Journey around the small isles
Oban - Oban
Dates: 20 - 27 May 2026
(7 Nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £1735.00
Join Provident for a 7 day voyage around the inner Hebrides. Many of you will have heard of Mull and Iona but do you know the islands of Muck, Canna, Rum, Eigg, Coll and Tiree? Following the winds, we will aim to visit as many of these as we can. Each has their own unique charm. There are opportunities for the group to split - some to walk across the islands and some to sail round to a sheltered bay where Provident will be waiting.
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Seabirds of the Hebrides
Oban - Oban
Dates: 29 May - 5 June 2026
(7 Nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £1735.00
Due to the popularity of Scotland’s magnificent seabirds, this is our second trip aiming to sail to the seabird colonies of the Inner Hebrides. We will aim for Lunga and the Treshnish Islands, Staffa and (weather permitting) Muck and Canna (or both!). In Provident we can hope to anchor overnight and after the tour boats leave, we will get the islands to ourselves.
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Hebridean islands odyssey
Oban - Oban
Dates: 7- 14 June 2026
(7 Nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £1735.00
From Oban we will set off for the islands. We will see where the wind and tides take us. This is a journey of exploration. In collaboration with skipper, we may explore the south west coast or Mull and head to Iona and Fingal’s cave on Staffa. We may go north up the Sound of Mull to Tobermory and explore the sea lochs of Loch Sunart and Loch Aline. There is plenty to choose from and it will be an adventure!
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The big adventure - St Kilda? Part 1
Oban -Oban
Dates: 16 - 26 June 2026
(10 Nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £2475.00
On this adventure we’ll travel far off shore and complete night passages. Our voyage will take us anywhere from Rathlin to the northern tip of Lewis. With 10 days in hand there’s a chance that the elements will align and we’ll get to travel to our number one target, St Kilda.
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Voyage from Oban to Mallaig
Oban to Mallaig
Dates: 29 June- 6 July 2026
(7 Nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £1810.00
Take a journey with us as was we leave Oban and head for the charming fishing town of Mallaig. With 8 days in hand there are many ways we can choose to travel to Mallaig. We may go up the sound of Mull to Eigg, Rum and Knoydart. Or we may start off going south around the west coast of Mull taking in Iona, Staffa and Tiree on the way. On the west coast of Scotland it is impossible to be disappointed there is so much to choose from!
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North to Rona and the Shiants
Mallaig to Mallaig
Dates: 8 - 16 July 2026
(8 nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £2340.00
You need a boat to get to both these islands. Rona is known its secret pirate cove entrance and the Shiants for the spectacular seabird colonies.
Other delights on the way could be a visit to Eilean Donan Castle, the island of Raasay and we will definitely taste Rona Venison if we get the chance.
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With Friends in High Places
Mallaig to Mallaig
Dates: 18 - 24 July 2026
(7 nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £2045.00
A Provident collaboration with Abacus Mountain Guides. Climb those hard to reach Knoydart Munros - Sgurr na Ciche and Ladhar Bheinn without the long walk in. Ever wanted to climb Askival and the Rum Cullin - not Munros but still a bit of a challenge!
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Skye and the Inner Hebrides
Mallaig to Mallaig
Dates: 27 July - 2 August 2026
(6 Nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £1550.00
From Mallaig the world is our oyster! The sound of Sleat between Mallaig and Skye is our starting point with the islands of Eigg and Rum less than a day’s sail away. A sail into Loch Scavaig in the heart of the Skye Cullin is spectacular. We might also sail up the east coast of Skye heading for the exciting narrows Kyle Rhea, under the Skye bridge and on to the charming village of Plockton. A visit to the old man of Storr is an exciting walk and weather permitting we can anchor Provident in Bearreraig Bay.
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The big sailing adventure part 2
Mallaig to Mallaig
Dates: 4-14 August 2026
(10 nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £2585.00
This is the second of our 10 day trips exploring further afield. We’ll travel far off shore and complete night passages. Our voyage will take us anywhere from Rathlin to the northern tip of Lewis. There is a good chance that the elements will align and we’ll get to travel to our number one target, St Kilda.
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Mallaig to Oban by Iona and Staffa
Mallaig to Oban
Dates: 17 - 24 August 2026
(7 Nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £1810.00
Leaving Mallaig we have lots of options to explore the Inner Hebrides and the west coast of Mull on the way back to Oban. We can travel to the west of Mull stopping at Coll with its beautiful beaches, the Treshnish islands and if it is calm land on Staffa and see Fingal’s cave.
The south west coast of Mull is a real treat as well, with some tiny bays that are only accessible by boat and are a favourite for a beach barbecue.
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south to Islay and the Corryvreckan
Oban to Oban
Dates: 26 Aug - 1 Sept 2026
(6 nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £1485.00
This trip will take us south to the the distinct islands of Jura and Islay with great whisky and beaches. If we get lucky we might plan a visit to the Ardbeg distillery. With the skipper’s tidal calculations we should be able to travel through the Gulf of the Corryvreckan and land on the lovely Garvellach islands home to bee-hived shaped monastic cells from 1000 years ago.
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COLONSAY, oronsay and points south
Oban to Oban
Dates: 3 - 9 September 2026 (6 nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £1485.00
These two charming islands are joined at low tide - but don’t worry if you get cut off we can always come and get you! On the way we may stop on the west coast of Mull where there are some spectacular beaches; we might also visit Gigha, home to the legendary Wee Isle diary’s ice-cream.
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The delights of the sound of Mull
Oban to Oban
Dates: 11 - 16 September 2026 (5 nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £1210.00
Mull is quite a well known island but seeing it from the atmospheric sound of Mull is a brilliant experience. We will dodge the ferries, explore Loch Aline and Loch Sunart and maybe anchor for a night in Tobermory harbour.
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Exploring Morvern and Mull
Oban to Oban
Dates: 11 - 16 Sept 2026 (5 nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £1210.00
Explore the delightful sea lochs of Loch Linnhe, Loch Aline and Loch Buie on Mull. For those of you are inclined to walk there are easy walks with views over Loch Aline. Let Provident drop you at Port Ramsay on Lismore and pick you up at Achracroish. You will take in the remarkable Iron age TIrefour broch and the delightful Lismore Cafe.
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Oban and beyond?
Oban to Oban
Dates: 26 September - 1 October 2026 (5 nights)
Spaces: available
Price PP: £1210
Our last seagoing trip of the season. September can be fabulous but also changeable. We will make a plan when you arrive depending on the weather and tides. We will stay in sheltered waters and set off for an adventure!
CABINS
Provident has four twin cabins. We welcome groups of any size up to a maximum of ten. We want to welcome solo travellers. If you are travelling alone we will discuss who you might share with. If you would like a cabin to yourself, please let us know as there will be a 50% surcharge. Pictures here.
Alternatively we also have two micro cabins in the saloon. These are usually used by the crew and they give a lot of privacy with sliding doors and plenty of storage. If you think you would prefer one of these to sharing with an unknown person please get in touch.
The forepeak is our biggest cabin. It could be suitable for guests with extra physical needs. It has a small double, a standard single and an additional single going cross-wise. This cabin could be booked by a group of three or even a family of four. The additional bunk can only be booked by a group along with the two other bunks. The price for a group of three; is three for the price of two and a half. I.e. the third place is half price. For a family of four please contact us to discuss your booking.
Our narrowest bunk is 60cm in width. Please consider if this will be ok for you. If you are concerned about this, please let us know as we have wider bunks available (subject to availability).
You may want to book the whole boat for a group of friends who have a plan. For example we could take a group of walkers, wild swimmers, divers or bird watchers. Call us if you would like to discuss this.
