Basking Shark Scotland
Welcome to Basking Shark Scotland – home of the only dedicated basking shark tours based from Oban, Scotland.
We offer single, two and three day excursions to the Inner Hebrides, where our mission is to provide great interactions with the abundant wildlife of the area. Our main focus is boat based and in-water swimming experiences with basking sharks. Special tours are organised from May to September to coincide with the sharks’ migration to the area where they feed on the abundant plankton.
We are able to cater for a variety of people ranging from underwater photographers and videographers who wish to obtain amazing footage of these gentle giants, divers, snorkelers along with non-divers achieve unforgettable experiences. For those not so keen on being just so close and getting wet, you are just as welcome as one of our shark watchers on board the boat. We want to make the experience the best it possibly can be so please do not hesitate to ask us any questions you might have. You can contact us here.
This is a completely natural experience and such there are no guarantees of seeing the sharks, however since our trips cover more ground than any other operator on a speedy highly seaworthy vessel – our trips have a great chance of seeing the sharks. Our area of operation is a known shark ‘hotspot’ and is also widely known as one the best areas in Scotland for prolific marine life. In addition to the regular shark sightings, our trip include whales, dolphins, seals, golden eagles, puffins and many other seabirds. Combine this with the stunning scenery of Argyll, volcanic wonders of Fingal’s Cave, historical landscape of castle, abbeys and ruins, there is a huge amount to take in!
