Bessie Ellen Schedule
Hebridean Magic & Wildlife under Sail
Sail with tall ship Bessie Ellen as she shows you the magic of the Hebrides from the water.
- Date: 21 May 2022
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 7 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Sailing to St. Kilda, Scotland
Sail to one of the most remote parts of the UK, stroll barefoot on deserted white sands, take the helm and raise the sails for an adventure of a lifetime.
- Date: 28 May 2022
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 10 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Tall Ship Taster Sailing in the Hebrides
Join Bessie Ellen & her crew for a tall ship sailing experience exploring the Hebrides on the West Coast of Scotland.
- Date: 7 June 2022
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 4 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Sailing to St. Kilda, Scotland
Sail to one of the most remote parts of the UK, stroll barefoot on deserted white sands, take the helm and raise the sails for an adventure of a lifetime.
- Date: 11 June 2022
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 10 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Tall Ship Taster Sailing in the Hebrides
Join Bessie Ellen & her crew for a tall ship sailing experience exploring the Hebrides on the West Coast of Scotland.
- Date: 21 June 2022
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 4 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Hebridean Magic & Wildlife under Sail
Sail with tall ship Bessie Ellen as she shows you the magic of the Hebrides from the water.
- Date: 25 June 2022
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 7 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Sailing the Wonders of the Orkney Islands
Discover the North coast of Scotland and sail the wonders of the Orkney Islands on tall ship Bessie Ellen.
- Date: 6 July 2022
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 10 days
- Where: Ullapool, Scotland
Sailing the Wonders of the Orkney Islands
Discover the North coast of Scotland and sail the wonders of the Orkney Islands on tall ship Bessie Ellen.
- Date: 16 July 2022
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 10 days
- Where: Ullapool, Scotland
Tall Ship Taster Sailing in the Hebrides
Sail from Ullapool discovering & exploring the magic of the West Coast of Scotland and the Shiants or Summer Islands.
- Date: 26 July 2022
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 4 days
- Where: Ullapool, Scotland
Sailing the Summer Isles to the Small Isles
Sail South from Ullapool to Oban discovering & exploring the magic of the Hebridean Islands.
- Date: 30 July 2022
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 7 days
- Where: Ullapool, Scotland
Sailing Iona & Staffa
Discover some of the most magical sailing grounds in the Hebrides aboard tall ship Bessie Ellen
- Date: 6 August 2022
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 7 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Sailing & Whale Watching in the Hebrides
Explore the majestic island of Mull and her surrounding isles as you keep your eyes peeled for whale sightings while under sail.
- Date: 13 August 2022
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 7 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Sailing the Outer Hebrides
Sail to the Outer Hebrides and discover the magic of the Enchanted Isles from a classic tall ship.
- Date: 20 August 2022
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 7 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
A Sailors’ Voyage to Cornwall
Sail with Bessie Ellen as she marks the end of summer with a journey from Scotland to her home of Cornwall.
- Date: 28 August 2022
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 10 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Sailing on Bessie Ellen
Shake off the winter blues with some delightful Spring sailing around Cornwall on tall ship Bessie Ellen.
- Date: 1 April 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 2 days
- Where: Fowey, Cornwall
Easter Sailing on Bessie Ellen
Shake off the winter blues with some delightful Spring sailing around Cornwall on tall ship Bessie Ellen.
- Date: 6 April 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 5 days
- Where: Fowey, Cornwall
Weekend Sailing in Cornwall
Shake off the winter blues with some delightful Spring sailing around Cornwall on tall ship Bessie Ellen.
- Date: 14 April 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 3 days
- Where: Fowey, Cornwall
Weekend Sailing in Cornwall
Shake off the winter blues with some delightful Spring sailing around Cornwall on tall ship Bessie Ellen.
- Date: 21 April 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 3 days
- Where: Fowey, Cornwall
A Sailors’ Voyage to Scotland
Tuck some ocean miles under your belt as you sail with Bessie Ellen from Cornwall to Scotland - the perfect opportunity for a taste of life on the open water.
- Date: 29 April 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 10 days
- Where: Fowey, Cornwall
Hebridean Wildlife Seeking, Mull & the Surrounding Isles
Explore the Hebrides and the Small Isles under sail with classic boat Bessie Ellen.
- Date: 13 May 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 7 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Hebridean Wildlife Seeking, Mull & the Surrounding Isles
Explore the Hebrides and the Small Isles under sail with classic boat Bessie Ellen.
- Date: 20 May 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 7 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Sailing the Outer Hebrides & St Kilda
Discover the Outer Hebrides, Mingulay or St Kilda under sail with tall ship Bessie Ellen.
- Date: 27 May 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 10 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Sailing the Outer Hebrides & St Kilda
Discover the Outer Hebrides, Mingulay or St Kilda under sail with tall ship Bessie Ellen.
- Date: 7 June 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 10 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Hebridean Exploring around Mull & the Isles
Explore the Inner Hebrides around Mull, Staffa and the Small Isles under sail with classic boat Bessie Ellen. Perfect for wildlife watching and discovering hidden anchorages.
- Date: 17 June 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 7 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Hebridean Exploring around Mull & the Isles
Explore the Inner Hebrides around Mull, Staffa and the Small Isles under sail with classic boat Bessie Ellen. Perfect for wildlife watching and discovering hidden anchorages.
- Date: 24 June 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 7 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Sailing the Hebrides; Jura, Islay & Tory Island
Explore the Hebridean islands of Jura and Islay before heading across the Atlantic to the Northern Ireland island of Tory.
- Date: 1 July 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 10 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Hebridean Exploring around Mull & the Isles
Explore the Inner Hebrides around Mull, Staffa and the Small Isles under sail with classic boat Bessie Ellen. Perfect for wildlife watching and discovering hidden anchorages.
- Date: 15 July 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 7 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Sailing the Hebrides; Jura, Islay & Tory Island
Explore the Hebridean islands of Jura and Islay before heading across the Atlantic to the Northern Ireland island of Tory.
- Date: 22 July 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 10 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Tall Ship Taster in the Hebrides
Join Bessie Ellen & her crew for a tall ship sailing experience exploring the Hebrides on the West Coast of Scotland.
- Date: 1 August 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 4 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
Hebridean Exploring around Mull & the Isles
Explore the Inner Hebrides around Mull, Staffa and the Small Isles under sail with classic boat Bessie Ellen. Perfect for wildlife watching and discovering hidden anchorages.
- Date: 5 August 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 7 days
- Where: Oban, Scotland
A Sailors’ Voyage to Cornwall
Sail with Bessie Ellen as she marks the end of summer with a journey from Scotland to her home of Cornwall.
- Date: 12 August 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 10 days
- Where: Scotland/Cornwall
Sailing the Isles of Scilly with Bessie Ellen
Explore the beautiful archipelago of the Isles of Scilly with classic boat Bessie Ellen under sail.
- Date: 22 August 2023
- Vessel: Bessie Ellen
- Duration: 7 days
- Where: Newlyn, Cornwall
Skipper profile
Nikki Alford
Nikki, owner and skipper has proudly taken care of the magnificent Bessie Ellen since 2000. She provides a strong, skilled leadership and will make even the newest of sailors feel at home on the ship.
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Life onboard
Bessie Ellen
Life on board Bessie Ellen is as you make it. Whether you want to relax and watch for wildlife, or get stuck in with either honing your skills or learning the ropes, it is entirely up to you.
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The History of
Bessie Ellen
Bessie Ellen started life out in Plymouth, England, and is now one of the last remaining trading ketches in the West Country, where there was once a fleet of almost 700.
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