Doon The Watter
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Doon The Watter
By Wreckspeditions
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 1h
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Live guide: English
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- Lifejackets
- Wildlife identification cards
- Binoculars
What's not included- Wet Weather Clothing. We kindly ask that you bring your own, Thank you
- Start:
- Holy Loch Marina, The Marina Holy Loch, 2 A815, Sandbank, Dunoon PA23 8QB, UKOnce you enter the marina carry on straight until you reach the visitors car park across from the pontoons. Our skipper will meet you there and brief you with what is to come.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 216464P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 216464P4
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Itinerary
- The Marina Holy Loch, 2 A815, Sandbank, Dunoon PA23 8QB, UKOnce you enter the marina carry on straight until you reach the visitors car park across from the pontoons. Our skipper will meet you there and brief you with what is to come.
- Pass byDunoon
- 1Perched high upon the mound is the ruins of Dunoon Castle, dating back to the 12th Century. We will have great views of it from the water, then feel free when you step ashore to take a walk up to the summit and look down at the Clyde.
About the operator
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- elizabethhartley0 contributionsAmazing!Where do I start?! What an incredible operation. From start to finish, safety took top priority. Jason is an outstanding skipper, knowing the tides, sites, and conditions and knowing exactly where to drop us. Our club had a few equipment issues and he was straight on to help. A very professional operation and we had so much fun! The hot chocolates and mince pies were a bonus too! Highly recommend and will be back!Written 9 December 2024
- krisf9900 contributionsExceptional Diving with WreckspeditionsWe had an incredible day with Jason from Wreckspeditions! Eight of us dove the Akka and Peacock wrecks, and Jason made the experience seamless from start to finish. His expertise as a skipper and diving instructor shone through, from assisting with kit and equipment to perfectly placing the shot lines. Surface pickups were smooth and topped off with the highlight of the day—Jason’s hot chocolate, which honestly gives Starbucks and Costa a run for their money! We also enjoyed chatting with him about his inspiring work with Ghost Fishing UK. A fantastic day out that we’d highly recommend to any diver. Thanks, Jason!Written 8 December 2024
- P6580IQgordonb0 contributionsDive dayFantastic skipper , very knowledgable and safety is top priority , dropped us perfectly to meet the shot line down to the wrecks we dived , Jason’s help getting kitted up is 2nd to none 👌🏻 post dive hot drinks & festive mince pies were just what we needed once safely back aboard the starfish enterprise , can’t wait to get back for another great day ! Thanks again for making our trip even better than we expectedWritten 8 December 2024
- 723duncanr0 contributionsGreat as alwaysJason and Claire provide a great service for visiting divers. Their knowledge and enthusiasm make any trip fun, safe, and memorable. This time we took part in a war wrecks weekend, taking in submerged sites from the American Civil War to WW2. This included diving down to bouncing bombs that were dropped in Loch Striven during training exercises. Amazing history and amazing service from Wreckspeditions. We will be back!Written 29 October 2024
- 952leenak0 contributionsWar wreck weekendWe did 3 days of scuba diving and well organised war themed weekend with Jason and Claire. We were well looked after and truly enjoyed our time. Everything ran smoothly. Can highly recommend wreckspedition and we'll be back!Written 29 October 2024
- dancD9664OH0 contributionsPowerboat level 2Great experience and I highly recommend Wreckspeditions, Jason my instructor was very professional on giving lessons and specifications for me to qualify.Written 22 September 2024
- stockersstanton0 contributionsAnother great 3 days divingAnother great 3 days of diving. Jason has an ability to find sheltered sites even when there is a force 4 from the south. Dived around the Cumbrae Islands on wrecks and beautiful reefs, so well looked after.Written 18 September 2024
- notravel20100 contributionsDive charterMany thanks to Jason who, as always, made our dive charter a very relaxing and enjoyable weekend. He really goes the extra mile to make everything run safely and smoothly, nothing is too much trouble. Also, the best hot chocolate on the Clyde!Written 16 September 2024
- lynnfC70TG0 contributionsFabulous boat tripWhat a fabulous trip! Jason ensured we all had a great time. He was very knowledgeable about the area, the wildlife and the history. Seeing a wreck up close was really interesting. Highly recommend, we’ll be back very soon.Written 25 August 2024
- rosanneg2190 contributionsExhilarating and professional . Don’t miss out !We would highly recommend a trip out with Jason . Extremely professional, warm and friendly, we went for a Holy Loch blast and my two sons were delighted with a look at the wreck and Jason was brilliant answering my eldest sons questions about the boat, the sonar and the Loch . The communication for the booking beforehand was excellent and because of the awful weather coming in we had to re jiggle to a half hour trip but it was still amazing Jason was very accommodating and made sure we didn’t miss out , so next time we hope to do the longer “ Doon the Watter” trip . Thanks again !Written 22 August 2024
- T3806ZKlauraj0 contributionsHighlight of our time in ScotlandWe were originally booked for the shipwrecked tour but due to bad weather we had to change it to a 30 minute tour around the loch but excellent communication throughout. Jason was amazing with the kids, answered all their questions, very knowledgeable, lots of fun even in the rain. We did manage to see one shipwreck, zoomed around the loch but the highlight of the trip was spotting 4 Porpoises swimming near by. Would definitely recommend.Written 21 August 2024
- Vegas2203050 contributionsBoat tripOK to start with we were booked on a ship wreck tour but unfortunately due to bad weather it wasn't possible, Jason then offered us a 1/2 hour trip round the lock because it was a little bit calmer,of course at first we a little bit disappointed,but this wasn't to be Jason was so friendly and knowledgeable such a pleasure meeting him .the trip he provided was such fun ,I would highly recommend anyone visiting the area to book with them,cheers Jason good jobWritten 20 August 2024
- Daydream124596087800 contributionsFun local divingWe did two dives in the Holy Loch - the Seagull and the salvage wreck. Jason is a great skipper with fantastic knowledge of local dive sites, both wreck and scenic. The post-dive hot chocolates were an added bonus. We hope to do some more diving with Wreckspeditions next time we are in the area. Thanks Jason, we had a great day and really appreciate you taking us out! Libby & DanWritten 14 August 2024
- vickyperry32120 contributions100 out of 10, would recommend!!Jason was absolutely AMAZING on our recent trip to the lochs!!! He quite literally saved our club trip after we experienced problems with filling cylinders! He went out of his way to accommodate our needs, gave us invaluable advice about dive sites and accompanied a couple of us on one of our pleasure dives. If I could give him a 10 star rating, I would!! And he would get an extra 3 for the amazing hot choccie and flapjack ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Written 13 August 2024
- Q3022FYdarrenw0 contributionsWreckspeditions went above and beyondJason has been such a star during our stay over the past week, and during the planning over the last few weeks. He's gone above and beyond at every stage to help us out with fills, advice, and even joined us for a dive on his day off to share his local knowledge. His excellent reputation proceeds him and is absolutely well deserved. What a legend! A huge thank you from the damp campers from Leeds!!Written 13 August 2024
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Lynn B
1 contribution
May 2021 • Family
This was an absolute highlight of our trip. Jason’s knowledge was exceptional, interesting and highly engaging to the whole group including teens and young kids. The views were incredible and we were spoiled with porpoises, seals and amazing weather. The kids loved the shipwreck too. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back for a longer trip next time! Thank you.
Written 1 June 2021
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WOW!! Thank you sooooo much for this wonderful review guys. So glad you all really enjoyed yourselves on our shipwreck tour and its always nice seeing some of the wildlife too. We are delighted that we were able to show you various aspects of the Clyde from the water and show off the amazing place that we call home..
We sure hope you visit the area again and come out for more fun on the Clyde!
Take care
Jason
Written 13 September 2021
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Shannon K
4 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Fantastic trip. My two children loved it, even one who was a little bit scared. Got to see seals and great views. Remember to bring a hair band if you have long hair, as this exhilirating trip will have your hair whipping all over the place.
Written 28 June 2021
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Hi shannon
Thank you so much for your great feedback and really happy that you all enjoyed the trip with us. Really looking forward to seeing you again next time.
Written 13 July 2021
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Sana K
3 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
My family and I had an absolutely amazing trip. Jason was a fantastic skipper, he made the trip that more enjoyable. We could see he was passionate about his job. We managed to see dolphins and seals, as well as a ship wreck. If we had more time, we definitely would have gone for the half day tour. Jason had everything well thought out to make it an enjoyable and melorable trip. I would 100% recommend Wreckspedition, worth every penny and more and if we do come back to Dunoon, we will definitely rebook. Thank you once again Jason! My surly teens said it was the highlight of their trip to beautiful Scotland and you already know, seeing the dolphins was a dream come true for me!
Written 1 July 2022
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Wow now that's what I call a review 😃 thank you soon much Sana!
Really glad you all enjoyed our slightly extended by accident trip lol. It was really nice to meet you all and watch the teens become more engrossed in everything we did and saw.it was a cracking hour out and I am over the moon that you got to see the porpoise before we got back to base.
I am taken aback by the fact that our trip was the highlight of your Scottish holiday, that really means the world to us. 😍🐬👍🏴
You are more than welcome back any time should you come and visit Dunoon again.
All the best to yous and thanks for taking a trip with us at Wreckspeditions. 👍
Written 30 July 2022
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Caroline S
2 contributions
May 2022
Great communication with Jason before our trip - he phoned the day before with advice on what to wear according to the weather forecast. He made sure we knew where to find him and when to arrive. My party consisted of 4 adults and a child and we were all made to feel very welcome on arrival. Jason completed the safety advice in an informative manner and kitted us all out before boarding the Starfish Enterprise. We were asked what we were interested in seeing while we were out on the water, making it very much “our” tour. We were fortunate in our timing as there was a super yacht on the Clyde which we got to see up close which was amazing. We then headed to the Cloch lighthouse and were lucky to witness porpoise surfacing. Next stop was the Gantox rocks and seal spotting - lovely to see the seal pups. We then sped back to the Holy Loch and had a good look at the ship wreck there before returning to the marina. Jason was very knowledgeable about the local history and area. I would highly recommend a trip with Wreckspeditions!
Written 18 May 2022
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Hi guys, thank you so much for that fantastic feedback. Really glad you enjoyed the whole experience with us and got to see some good bits of wildlife too. We have always felt that groups enjoy the tours more when we can be flexible with the itinerary, and your feedback has confirmed this again for us so thank you once more. We hope to see you back here for more adventures on the Clyde again!
Written 26 May 2022
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njws
Brighton and Hove, UK2 contributions
Aug 2021
Fab 1-hour trip. Jason was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the area, and responded to the kids demands for speed and sharp turns!! He took us to places of interest too - wild-life, bit of history, and a wreck. Highly recommend.
Written 28 August 2021
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Hi there, so glad you enjoyed your trip out with us, it was nice that the wildlife was out to play too. Glad the kids enjoyed our speedy sharp turns of pace too hahaha. Look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Take care
Jason
Written 13 September 2021
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Footprints177172
8 contributions
May 2021 • Solo
I had a fab time I the Speedboat with Jason taking me to the bits that excited me the most, the dive ship with the fabulous training bell and the stunning wreck at Sandbank. I would absolutely recommend trips with Wrekspeditions and I'm sure I will be booking more. Thanks so much!
Written 3 June 2021
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Hi there, thank you so much for leaving us this amazing review. Soo glad you enjoyed it and we look forward to getting you out more on the beautiful Clyde!
Take care
Jason
Written 13 September 2021
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Fiona S
6 contributions
We had a brilliant afternoon out on The Holy Loch with Jason who was so friendly, informative and fun. He had lots to tell us about the area and made sure everyone felt safe on the boat. It was great value for money and would recommend the trip to anyone.
Written 14 April 2022
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Hi Fiona, so glad you all had a great time out with us, had a really good laugh with you all and definitely hope we see you back for more next time!
Written 15 April 2022
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pickers78
St. Neots, UK10 contributions
Oct 2021
Our family group - aged from 7 up to 81 - were unanimous that this was the highlight of our stay in Argyll. Jason had superb knowledge of the area and was wonderfully personable. We all loved the super-fast ride and bumping over the wake from the ferries. We were really lucky to see porpoises and get right up close to the shipwreck in Holy Loch. The trip was superb value for money and I couldn't recommend it more highly.
Written 2 November 2021
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Guys it was an absolute joy to meet you all!
What a wonderful family you all have and it was as enjoyable a trip for me as it was for you all. A truly splendid day out on the Clyde and delighted to take in lots of what this amazing place has to offer.
Will we see you all again? Well we certainly hope so!
Take care
Jason
Written 11 November 2021
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Katy W
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Family
Had an absolute great time on this boat trip.
Myself, sister & 2 teenage boys all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves even though the weather wasn’t kind to us.
Very interesting with lots of fun thrown in.
Would definitely do this again if we come back to Dunoon.
Myself, sister & 2 teenage boys all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves even though the weather wasn’t kind to us.
Very interesting with lots of fun thrown in.
Would definitely do this again if we come back to Dunoon.
Written 20 October 2021
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Hi Katy
Thank you for your feedback and glad to hear you all had a great time, despite the weather. Hopefully if you come back to Dunoon we can go even further with a good weather window.
Jason
Written 11 November 2021
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Janet M
Perth and Kinross, UK44 contributions
Apr 2023
Lovely afternoon to go doon the watter!! Kids loved the speed of the rib (maybe not the wind) managed to see a seal and porpoise. Friendly staff made adjustments to the booking due to weather issues, made the trip very enjoyable. Would highly recommend.
Written 6 April 2023
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I am glad we could wiggle things around with the rather blowy conditions. If we can reschedule things we will as we want people to enjoyed themselves rather than getting soaked through.
Really glad that when we went out, we got to see some.of the wildlife around too.
Thank you again for your lovely review and hopefully see you all again
Written 23 June 2023
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