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For more information, or to book online, visit www.clydecruises.com 01475 722 204 /clydecruises MoreGlasgow Cruises...... 5 info... Dunoon Cruises...... 7 Aberdeen Cruises...... 9 Caledonian Canal Cruises...... 11 Come on an Cycle & Sail...... 13 Oban Cruises...... 15 adventure out How to book...... 16 on the water! Little Pirates Climb aboard Clyde Cruises for some of the best tourist boat trips in Scotland. Clyde Cruises services welcome children of all ages onboard. Our family PIP Clyde Cruises is a family run business built on the long standing reputation and friendly crew are happy to share their sailing experiences with budding expertise of the family and dedicated team members. Our crew are committed young sailors! Don’t forget a visit to the wheelhouse and a photo in the to ensuring that every passenger is delighted with their trip and we hope to show Captain's seat! you some of the best scenery and wildlife that Scotland has to offer. Our Activity Sheet will keep curious minds busy during the trip – just pick one up from the wheelhouse or ask a member of the crew. We So, sit back, relax, enjoy the sea air and listen to the fantastic commentary on the have pictures to colour and would love to see drawings of your day out. area you are visiting, why not … Give them to the crew and we will publish them on facebook.

• Dolphin watch just outside Aberdeen Harbour, amazing mammals so close to the city! • Step back in time and soak up the atmosphere as our crew expertly navigate through the locks and gates of the famous Caledonian Canal • Reminisce as you sail “Doon the Watter” from Glasgow city centre • Keep the kids busy as they spot famous castles and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife on the scenic coast of from Oban • Relax as we cruise the sheltered waters of the pretty sea lochs and inlets sailing from the picturesque pier of Blairmore, near Dunoon Book now at www.clydecruises.com or call 01475 722 204 Glasgow Cruises Whether in the city or in the Clyde Estuary, we offer Glasgow City Cruise Operating Dates 1 hr flexible cruising opportunities Glasgow City Cruise that will surprise and delight Whether you are visiting Scotland or you live in the city and are looking for a great family day out, 22 June–30 August Monday-Sunday visitors. Explore the history this cruise is an ideal way to explore Glasgow and discover more about the River Clyde. Doon the Watter and heritage of the Clyde, and July, August Sunday Only Join us for a 1hr cruise from Glasgow city centre (no cruises on 19/7, 26/7 or 16/8) discover the life and activity starting at either the Broomielaw Pontoon or on the river today. the Riverside Museum. Take in the sights of the Timetable modern waterfront architecture. See the Riverside Museum, the Tall Ship, and Glasgow Science Glasgow City Cruise Centre as part of your day out as well as the Govan City Centre (Broomielaw Pontoon) Depart shipyards and BBC Scotland studios all whilst our informative commentary depicts the past, present 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 and future of our famous River. Riverside Museum Depart Fares: Adult £10 Child* £5 Family** £27 11:25 12:25 13:25 14:25 15:25 Doon the Watter Doon the Watter Riverside Museum Depart 13:00 2 hrs 45 mins Book online Riverside Museum Arrive 15:45 Sailing “doon the watter” and receive tea or coffee has a long history in and a scone † Glasgow, when folk from Departure Points onboard! the city would take a Clyde Broomielaw Pontoon*** GPS : G2 8AE steamer down the river for day trips or holidays in Riverside Museum GPS : G3 8RS the scenic Clyde coast resorts. Today, visitors to Glasgow are rediscovering the delights of cruising on the Clyde. This cruise departs from the Riverside Museum and takes you on a journey downriver to Dumbarton Rock and Castle where Mary Queen of Scots once stayed.

Fares: Adult £16 Child* £8 Family** £43

Corporate Events & Weddings For a unique wedding or corporate event venue our boats are available for private hire. We have vessels to suit all sizes, accommodating up to 250 people, complete with dance floor and bar.

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Book now at www.clydecruises.com or call 01475 722 204 * age 3-16 / ** 2 adults & 2 children / * **bottom of York St. † more detailed departure information available online 4 5 Dunoon Cruises

With departure points in Explore the Lochs Operating Dates 2 hrs (Blairmore), 4 hrs (Greenock) Greenock and Dunoon this 15 April–30 September every Wednesday is an ideal cruise to explore A spectacular West Coast Fjord-land tour, exploring the sheltered waters of Loch Long and Additional Dates: the pretty Sea Lochs and Loch Goil in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs Sunday, 21 June National Park. Experience the natural scenic Sunday, 19 July inlets on the stunning West beauty of the area as we sail into the heart of the Coast of Scotland. new National Park. Sunday, 16 August Sunday, 13 September Relax on deck, with the chance of spotting porpoises or dolphins, or come in out of the breeze below deck Timetable where our saloon offers comfortable seating, with drinks at the bar and freshly made coffee. Greenock Depart 12:30 Blairmore Depart 13:30 Fares: Blairmore Blairmore Arrive 15:30 Adult £15 Child* £7.50 Family** £41 Greenock Arrive 16:30 Greenock Adult £20 Child* £10 Family** £54 Departure Points†

Greenock, Victoria Harbour GPS : PA15 1HW Blairmore GPS : PA23 8TJ

I thoroughly enjoyed the trip up the sea lochs. If anything the mist added to the atmosphere. I wasn't expecting to see so much wildlife, and so many porpoises. Also lovely and welcoming crew, and enjoyed the commentary as well. Will definitely book another trip soon. – Facebook Reviewer

Book now at www.clydecruises.com or call 01475 722 204 * age 3-16 / ** 2 adults & 2 children † more detailed departure information available online 7 Aberdeen Cruises Aberdeen boasts one of the busiest and most impressive Harbour Cruise Operating Dates 45 mins ports in the UK. These fully May, June Thursday-Saturday narrated tours allow you to Sit back and experience a different view of July, August Monday-Sunday Aberdeen onboard our exciting and informative September, October Thursday-Saturday view Aberdeen’s skyline from 45 minute cruise around Aberdeen Harbour. Experience close up views of the numerous oil November Saturday only a different perspective and to industry support vessels berthed in the harbour and docks and spot Aberdeen’s ‘urban dolphins’ Timetable experience close up views of a very close to the harbour entrance. busy working harbour. Monday to Friday & Sunday Return Fares: Adult £16 Child* £8 Family** £44 Dolphin Adventure 11:00

POPULAR Harbour Cruise 13:00 Dolphin Adventure CRUISE Book early!! 1 hr Dolphin Adventure 14:00

Departing from our base in Aberdeen Harbour Cruise 15:00 Harbour, this cruise sets off in search of bottlenose dolphins, white beaked dolphins, minke whale, Dolphin Adventure 16:00 risso dolphins, basking sharks, porpoises, puffins and a myriad of other marine wildlife. Fish & Ships‡ 18:00 (not Sundays)

Return Fares: Adult £25 Child* £12 Family** £66 Saturday

Dolphin Adventure 11:00 Fish & Ships‡ Dolphin Adventure 12:15 45 mins Join us after work for one of our 45 minute harbour Dolphin Adventure 14:00 cruises complete with hot, fresh, fish and chips Dolphin Adventure 15:15 delivered to the boat from the famous Ashvale Restaurant. What better way to round off a busy † working day! Departure Point

Return Fares: Adult £22.50 Child* £13 Family** £64 Eurolink Pontoon, Fishmarket, Aberdeen Harbour

GPS : AB11 5NP Corporate Charter Our corporate charter packages are a novel way of entertaining clients, rewarding staff or forming part of a teambuilding event. Join us for a harbour cruise, a dolphin adventure cruise or let us tailor a package that will suit your needs. Call us on 01475 722 204 for more details.

* age 3-16 / ** 2 adults & 2 children Book now at www.clydecruises.com or call 01475 722 204 ‡ please book at least 24 hours in advance † more detailed departure information available online 9 Caledonian Canal Cruises Sail through the Great Themed Cruises Canal Cruises Operating Dates Glen along the world Check our website 1 hr-5 hrs famous, stunning for details of our 22 June–30 August Monday-Sunday geology, wildlife and Soak up the unique canal atmosphere and keep Caledonian Canal your eyes peeled for deer, otters and eagles. Navigate Timetable whisky cruises! through working locks and bridges and marvel at for an unforgettable historical landmarks and spectacular mountains. Monday / Wednesday / Friday / Sunday experience of Scotland’s Cruises from , near Fort William 1.5 hr round trip from Banavie to Gairlochy mountains, lochs and glens. Most of our cruises depart from the top lock at Includes 1 swing bridge and 1 aqueduct; Cycle & Sail Neptune’s Staircase in Banavie, near Fort William. option with drop off or pickup at Gairlochy Look out for the Moorings hotel and simply walk Depart Banavie 10:00 12:00 up alongside the canal where you will easily spot us. From Banavie it’s possible to join the following cruises: 3 hr round trip from Banavie to Bunarkaig on • 1 hr one way sailing from Banavie to Gairlochy Includes 1 lock, 2 swing bridges and 2 aqueducts; • 2.5 hrs one way sailing from Banavie to Laggan Cycle & Sail option with drop off or pickup at Gairlochy • 1.5 hr round trip from Banavie to Gairlochy, returning to Banavie Depart Banavie 14:00 • 3 hr round trip from Banavie to Bunarkaig Bay, Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday returning to Banavie • 5 hr round trip from Banavie to Laggan, 5 hr round trip from Banavie to Laggan calling returning to Banavie at Gairlochy Includes 1 lock, 2 swing bridges and 1 aqueduct; Cycle Cruises from Laggan & Sail option with drop off or pickup at Gairlochy or Laggan

• 1hr one way sailing from Laggan to Gairlochy Depart Banavie 10:00 • 2.5 hr one way sailing from Laggan to Banavie Depart Gairlochy 11:00 Fares: Adult Child* Family** Arrive Laggan 12:15 1 hr £10 £5 £27 Depart Laggan 12:45 1.5 hrs £15 £7.50 £40 Arrive Gairlochy 13:45 2.5/3 hrs £20 £10 £54 5 hrs+ £30 £15 £80 Depart Gairlochy 14:00 Arrive Banavie 15:00

One Way Sailings Cycle & Sail 1.5 hr round trip from Banavie to Gairlochy Cruise one way Canal sailings are unique in then cycle back! Depart Banavie 15:30 More details on that some of our sailings are (Alternate routes apply on the following dates 14/7, 16/7, one way. Our cycle and sail page 13 28/7, 6/8 and 25/8 see website for details) packages on the next page are the ideal solution to get you back † to base. Alternatively, there are buses that run Departure Points between the departure points, these can be booked Banavie, nr Fort William, departs GPS : PH33 7YL independently by calling Citylink on 0871 266 3333. from top lock of Neptune’s Staircase

Laggan Locks, departs from GPS : PH34 4EA Book now at www.clydecruises.com or call 01475 722 204 * age 3-16 / ** 2 adults & 2 children South Laggan † more detailed departure information available online 11 Cycle & Sail

An outdoor adventure for the Cycle the Operating Dates Exploring the Caledonian Canal by bike is the best 22 June–30 August Monday-Sunday entire family. Go at your own way to experience the Great Glen and an ideal way to get your family active and outdoors. Our combination pace, soak up the scenery ticket will make the most of your time in this area, Timetable and experience all that the famous for its landscape, scenery and wildlife. Monday / Wednesday / Friday / Sunday We have partnered with two professional bike hire Great Glen has to offer. companies who will kit you out with the correct 1.5 hr round trip from Banavie to Gairlochy bikes and helmets. With kids bikes, tag-alongs and Includes 1 swing bridge and 1 aqueduct; Cycle & Sail trailers we will make sure you are fully equipped option with drop off or pickup at Gairlochy for your adventure. Our team will also provide you with maps and information about the cycling area. Depart Banavie 10:00 12:00

3 hr round trip from Banavie to Bunarkaig Safe, flat cycle on Loch Lochy ½ Day Experience paths make this experience Includes 1 lock, 2 swing bridges and 2 aqueducts; This ticket includes a 1 hr, one ideal for young Cycle & Sail option with drop off or pickup at Gairlochy way canal cruise followed by families! Depart Banavie 14:00 2 hrs bike hire. Possible routes include a sailing from Banavie to Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday Garilochy, cycling back to Banavie. This would take approximately 3 hours in total. Alternatively you 5 hr round trip from Banavie to Laggan calling could sail from Laggan to Gairlochy, cycling back to at Gairlochy Laggan which would also take 3 hours in total. Includes 1 lock, 2 swing bridges and 1 aqueduct; Cycle & Sail option with drop off or pickup at Gairlochy or Laggan ‡ Fares: Adult £23 Child* £15 Family** £72 Depart Banavie 10:00 Depart Gairlochy 11:00 Full Day Experience Arrive Laggan 12:15 This ticket includes a 2.5 hr, one way canal cruise Depart Laggan 12:45 from Banavie to Laggan Locks then the afternoon Arrive Gairlochy 13:45 to cycle back to Banavie. Depart Gairlochy 14:00 ‡ Fares: Adult £35 Arrive Banavie 15:00

1.5 hr round trip from Banavie to Gairlochy Don't Forget … Depart Banavie 15:30

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your cruise (Alternate routes apply on the following dates 14/7, 16/7, departs – make your way to the Rockhopper hub 28/7, 6/8 and 25/8 see website for details) at Banavie or the Scottish Canals Visitor Centre at Laggan to pick up your bikes before boarding the boat. † For morning half day hires, all bikes should be returned Departure Points Book now at by 1300 and afternoon bike hires returned by 1630. Banavie, nr Fort William, departs GPS : PH33 7YL www.clydecruises.com For full day hires, bikes should be returned by 1630. from top lock of Neptune’s Staircase Laggan Locks, departs from GPS : PH34 4EA or call 01475 722 204 * age 3-16 / ** 2 adults & 2 children / ‡ includes bike hire & cruise South Laggan † more detailed departure information available online 13 Oban Cruises Sailing out of Dunstaffnage Marina near Oban, this is Dolphin, Whale & Castles Operating Dates Adventure 22 June–30 August Monday-Sunday the best way to experience 2 hrs the outstanding scenery, Explore the sea lochs, inlets and islands around Timetable Oban. Take in the majestic scenery as you fascinating marine wildlife enjoy a great combination of relaxed cruising Monday / Wednesday / Friday / Sunday and the stunning historic and exhilarating outdoor life. Set off in search of dolphins, minke whales, porpoises and the Dolphin, Whale & Castles Adventure castles of Argyll. amazing marine wildlife that can be found in these 10:00 13:00 15:30 coastal waters. Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday

Enjoying stunning views of majestic castles Dolphin, Whale & Castles Adventure 10:00 including , Duart Castle, Gylen Castle and Dunollie Castle. Corryvreckan Whirlpool 13:00

Return Fares: Adult £20 Child* £15 Family** £56 Departure Point†

Dunstaffnage Marina GPS : PA37 1PX Corryvreckan Whirlpool 5 hrs 30 mins Head out of Dunstaffnage Marina at Oban to the world famous Corryvreckan Whirlpool (the 3rd largest whirlpool in the world) with views of Gylen Castle, the Atlantic Bridge, Easdale and the .

The Gulf of Corryvreckan (from the Gaelic Coire Bhreacain meaning 'cauldron of the speckled seas') is a narrow strait between the islands of Jura and Scarba.

Enjoy the amazing scenery and chance of spotting sea eagles, porpoises, minke whales and more. Strong Atlantic currents and unusual underwater topography create the particularly intense tidal race in the Corryvreckan channel, creating whirlpools, standing waves and a variety of other surface effects.

The return sailing takes in the beautiful and remote Garvellach islands.

Return Fares: Adult £40 Child* £30 Family** £126

Book now at www.clydecruises.com or call 01475 722 204 * age 3-16 / ** 2 adults & 2 children † more detailed departure information available online 15 Book online at: www.clydecruises.com

Please book prior to day of travel.

You may purchase tickets onboard the vessel, although booking in advance is highly recommended. Tickets valid on day of purchase only.

Reduced mobility passengers should enquire in advance by calling Clyde Cruises on 01475 722 204.

Conditions: All tickets issued subject to Conditions of Carriage. All sailings subject to weather and circumstances permitting. Schedule and route may be altered due to harbour/canal movements. Substitute vessel may be used at any time, our fleet of vessels regularly rotate due to service requirements.

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