Crofters Cruise oban – greenock

Vessel: Crofters Cruise oban – greenock
Where: Scotland

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Join tall ship Lady of Avenel for five days of sailing and fabulous food as she explores the breathtaking sailing grounds of the inner Hebrides.

Join tall ship Lady of Avenel for five days of sailing and fabulous food as the chefs from the renowned Isle of Arran Crofters’ Music Bar and Bistro bring their culinary expertise aboard. Welcoming guests aboard for a sailing holiday exploring the inner Hebrides from Oban to Greenock.

Crofters’, owned by Dónal Boyle, is a music bar & bistro on the Isle of Arran, specialising in authentic Scottish hospitality, quality local food and live, acoustic music. Having learned to sail in the Clyde, some 30 years ago, Dónal works regularly as a mate on Lady of Avenel. He has spent many hours with Skipper Stefan discussing the ideal format to offer the best possible combination of a sailing adventure, hospitality and music. The result is Crofters’ Cruises, where they have taken the bistro concept afloat and explore a truly magical part of the world, on an amazing boat, in great company!

On this trip to the Firth of Clyde, the crew will plan an itinerary to make the most of the stunning coastline, passing and possibly stopping at Colonsay, Crinan, Gigha, Jura & Islay. Weather permitting there may time for a few whisky distillery stops before timing our passage round the Mull of Kintyre to Arran and the Clyde islands, on the way to James Watt dock.

Protected by the Kintyre peninsula with an archipelago of rugged islands, the Firth of Clyde is a fascinating area to sail in. With ancient castles, meandering lochs and an abundance of wildlife, this part of Scotland is definitely best explored under sail. The Kyles of Bute is said to be one of the prettiest sailing passages in Britain and with fjord-like lochs and heather-clad hills, these waters make for perfect sheltered sailing onboard a tall ship.

This part of Scotland provides great sailing ground for Lady of Avenel and guests can help hoist the sails or simply sit back, relax and enjoys the views. Along with the Skipper, first mate and deckhand, Lady of Avenel will also have a gourmet chef and waitress onboard.

Evenings are a relaxed affair, perhaps with the wood burner lit and the multi-skilled crew even picking up their acoustic instruments for some background music as you relax with a book or board game or just exchange seafaring tales with your fellow guests. This part of the world has a great love of Celtic music with many local villages, pubs and restaurants regularly playing an array of instruments from the infamous bagpipes to fiddles, guitars and even harps and accordions. Lady of Avenel’s crew will have a guitar and fiddle or two aboard, so if you fancy bringing yours to join in, you’re more than welcome!

All food is sourced locally (as far as is possible) and is freshly cooked on board by Crofters’ very own gourmet chef every day. Drinks have been specially selected from the very best local distilleries and breweries such as:

Wild Thyme Spirits Colonsay Gin
Islay Gin Co. Nerabus Gin
Beinn Na Tuirc Kintyre Gin
Isle of Arran Gin
Isle of Arran Distillery 10-year-old, Fingals Cut Sherry Cask Finish, Arran Gold
Isle of Bute Gin Co. Oyster Gin
Isle of Barra Distillery Barra Gin
Colonsay The Scalasaig Island Hopper whisky
Belhaven Craft beer range: Pilsner, Oat Stout, Speyside Finish Blonde, Scottish Ale
Thistly Cross Traditional cider
Bon Accord & Fentimans soft drinks ranges
Crofters’ House Red & White wines

*** SAMPLE MENU ONLY ***

Breakfast\
Loch Fyne Smoked Kippers or Apple Smoked Back Bacon
Served with scrambled eggs

Lunch
Philly Cheese Steak
Shredded beef, mushrooms, bell peppers, onion & mature cheddar on ciabatta
Mediterranean Roast Vegetables
Mushrooms, courgettes, aubergine, bell peppers with feta and minted coconut yoghurt on ciabatta
Traditional Cullen Skink
Creamy potato, leek and smoked haddock soup

Dinner
Pan-fried Fillet of Ling
Mussels, peas, courgette, new potatoes and cream
Arran Venison Bourguignon
Pearl onions, button mushrooms, pancetta and buttery mash potato

Dessert
Homemade Sticky Toffee Pudding
Muscovado butterscotch sauce and Arran dairies Icecream
Arran Cheese Board
Arran Chutney and Wooley’s oaties

Please ask if you require information relating to allergens and dietary preferences. Vegan, dairy and gluten-free diets can be fully catered for. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard against cross-contamination, if you have a severe allergy, please advise us at point of booking.

* All food and drink is included in your ticket price. Trips ashore to attractions and/or distilleries are not included in your ticket price.