Water activities in Argyll & the Isles
The stunning coastline of Argyll & the Isles is home to some of the most biologically diverse marine environments in the UK and the many wrecks beneath the waves are a powerful reminder of our maritime heritage.
For watersports enthusiasts, there is so much to choose from. Take your pick from boat trips to the world’s third-largest whirlpool, or try stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkelling, SCUBA diving, fishing, surfing and wild swimming.
Watersports are our specialism and there are stacks of places to hire equipment, take lessons or book a guided tour. You can’t beat local knowledge to enhance your experience.
Follow our specially designed trails for wild swimming, snorkelling and kayaking, or try swimming with basking sharks, kayaking in the beauty of Fingal’s Cave or night-time SCUBA diving by floodlight.
And the water isn’t just for sports buffs.
Families can enjoy sheltered sandy beaches with clear, shallow waters warmed by the Gulf Stream. Children will love hopping on a ferry to explore the islands, swimming in the calm seas, spotting the playful seals lazing in the sun and snorkelling to discover underwater treasures. Paddling, rock pooling and sandcastles delight at any age!
Just 90 minutes from Glasgow, Argyll and the Isles are perfect for a memorable family day trip, short break or extended holiday.
Tarbert Harbour Authority
Nestled on the shores of Loch Fyne, some forty miles inland from the Kyles of Bute, East Loch Tarbert is a natural sheltered harbour at the heart of a herita...
Tarbert Harbour Authority
Garval Road
Tarbert
PA29 6TR
Tel: 01880 820 344
Portavadie Loch Fyne - Marina
Our Five Gold Anchor award-winning marina is a gateway to some of the best sailing waters on the west coast of Scotland. Highland landscapes and vistas, isla...
Portavadie Estates Ltd
Portavadie Marina
PA21 2DA
Tel: 01700 811075
Wild Isles Sea Kayaking
We offer a range of kayaking experiences, coaching, and guiding services. This includes skill development from beginner to advanced, day trips and multi-day...
2a Gallanachbeg
Oban
PA34 4QH
Tel: 07511648403
The Majestic Line (Scotland) Ltd
Step aboard a small ship cruise with The Majestic Line, a Scottish holiday with a difference. Sail the Inner and Outer Hebrides, Loch Ness, the Caledonian Ca...
18 Highland Avenue
Sandbank
Dunoon
Argyll
PA23 8PB
Tel: 01369707951
Seafari Adventures (Oban) Ltd
Seafari Adventures is a 5* Visit Scotland marine wildlife tour operator. Based in the conservation area of Easdale, 16 miles south of Oban. Our Wildlife Tour...
Seafari Adventures
The Village Shop
Easdale
Oban
PA34 4RQ
Tel: 01852 300003
Live Argyll - Aqualibrium, Campbeltown
Aqualibrium Leisure Centre is situated on Kinloch Green in Campbeltown, offering spectacular views of Campbeltown Bay. The centre incorporates a swimming poo...
Kinloch Road
Campbeltown
Argyll
PA28 6EG
Tel: 01586 551212
Sea Kayak Oban
The waters around Oban represent one of the world's most amazing sea kayak destinations, with everything from idyllic sheltered shores to wild tidal races. S...
6-8 Argyll Street
Oban
PA34 5SG
Tel: 01631565310
Wild Hebridean Swimming
Emma brings together a community of people from all over the world united by a common love of swimming. A qualified and experienced coach, she welcomes all a...
Cnoc na Sgillinn
Tobermory
Isle of Mull
Argyll & Bute
PA75 6QA
Tel: 07770 483063
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