Booking & 2023 Season
Welcome to the Lady of Avenel 2023 season.
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For further information contact us and telephone or email: office@ladyofavenel.com
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2023 Season on the Lady of Avenel
Our season runs from April through until mid-October and is a mix of partner voyages, private charters, groups, and delivery or passage trips. We look forward to seeing you on our next adventure!
Fri 21st April - Monday 24th April
Private Charter (FULL)
Imagine your own Tall ship adventure and let us help you make it happen.
Lady of Avenel is available for charter by Companies, Groups or Individuals at competitive rates.
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We normally charter for a week Sunday to Saturday and can take up to 12 passengers in comfortable twin-berth cabins. We have a well-equipped galley and spacious saloon where you can eat, relax and organise.
Sun 30th April - Sat 6th of May
Passage Cruise - Oban to Ullapool (OPEN)
This is a voyage to bring the ship from one port to another. Often over many hundreds of miles.
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This trip includes an epic passage from Oban to Ullapool and plenty of sailing opportunities
Sun 7th May - Sat 13th of May
Passage Cruise - Ullapool - Stromness (OPEN)
This is a voyage to bring the ship from one port to another. Often over many hundreds of miles.
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This trip includes an epic passage from Ullapool to Stromness and plenty of sailing opportunities.
Sun 14th May - Sat 20th of May
Kayaking Trip -
Stromness or Kirkwall
After the hugely successful inaugural Orkney Experience in 2022 the Lady Of Avenel is back for another trip around the Orkney Islands..
Explore the hidden treasures and rarely accessed coastlines and islands around our beautiful archipelago of almost 70 Islands with local based qualified guides.
Sun 21st May - Sat 27th of May
Sessions & Sail - Stromness or Kirkwall
Sessions and Sail is a musical themed voyage sailing on the 102 foot Brigantine Lady of Avenel.
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The trips will combine sailing a Brigantine with musical tuition, performances, workshops and sessions with renowned musicians.
Sun 28th May - Sat 3rd of June
Kayaking Trip - Stromness or Kirkwall
After the hugely successful inaugural Orkney Experience in 2022 the Lady Of Avenel is back for another trip around the Orkney Islands..
Explore the hidden treasures and rarely accessed coastlines and islands around our beautiful archipelago of almost 70 Islands with local based qualified guides.
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Sun 4th June - Sat 10th of June
North 59 - Kayaking Trip - Stromness or Kirkwall
Explore the hidden treasures and rarely accessed coastlines and islands around our beautiful archipelago of almost 70 Islands with local based qualified guides.
You will also having the opportunity to get hands on experience setting sails, climbing the rigging or even taking the helm of a tall ship.
Sun 11th June - Sat 17th of June (OPEN)
Week available for bookings - Kirkwall (Orkney Islands)
Imagine your own Tall ship adventure and let us help you make it happen.
Lady of Avenel is available for charter by Companies, Groups or Individuals at competitive rates.
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We normally charter for a week Sunday to Saturday and can take up to 12 passengers in comfortable twin-berth cabins. We have a well-equipped galley and spacious saloon where you can eat, relax and organise.
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Our rates include professional crew: Skipper and Mate, bed, linen, fuel, gas, life jackets, harnesses.
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Sun 18th June - Sat 24th of June
Session & Sail - Music & Passage - Stromness - Mallaig
Join us aboard the Lady of Avenel for this unique trip sailing round the far north of Scotland on the longest day of the year, experiencing the endless light known in Shetland as the 'Simmer Dim'.
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​The ship will be your base for a voyage of exploration and music with sessions, workshops, sailing and more; throughout the trip we will enjoy locally sourced food, beautifully prepared by our on-board chef.
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Sun 21st June - Sat 1st of July
Session & Sail - Sessions and Sail Bluegrass - Mallaig - Mallaig
Join us aboard Lady of Avenel for the first ever Sessions and Sail Americana voyage!.
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This is a trip for lovers of Bluegrass, Old Time, Country, Swing and American styles in particular. Mandolinist/fiddler Pepita Emmerichs and guitarist Theo Barnard will be aboard all week as sail-with tutors to help make sure the tunes keep going.
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Sun 2nd of July - Sat 8th of July
Sea Kayaking - Clearwater Paddling - Barra to Barra
After a hearty breakfast set off sea kayaking from Lady of Avenel and experience crystal clear waters, untouched landscapes, idyllic beaches and hidden coves.
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Sea kayaking is an unusual thing to do from a ship and is a unique opportunity to explore places that are otherwise hard to reach.
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Get in touch with https://www.clearwaterpaddling.com/ for more information
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Sun 9th of July - Sat 15th of July
Private Charter (FULL)
Imagine your own Tall ship adventure and let us help you make it happen.
Lady of Avenel is available for charter by Companies, Groups or Individuals at competitive rates.
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We normally charter for a week Sunday to Saturday and can take up to 12 passengers in comfortable twin-berth cabins. We have a well-equipped galley and spacious saloon where you can eat, relax and organise.
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Sun 16th of July - Sat 22nd of July
Session & Sail - Lochaber and South Skye- Mallaig - Mallaig
Join award-winning fiddler Charlie Grey and the rest of the Sessions and Sail team aboard Lady of Avenel for this musical exploration of the Lochaber region of Scotland.
Sail the spectacular coast of the West Highlands and experience views of the spectacular coastline from the sea.
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You will learn tunes from the rich local tradition under the guidance of some of Scotland’s best musicians in the bright saloon aboard Lady of Avenel; later, we will walk ashore to a local pub or village hall to play sessions with local musicians and meet the communities.
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Sun 23rd of July - Sat 29th of July
Swim Trek - Skye and Small Isles - Mallaig - Mallaig
Take part in a truly breathtaking expedition through some of the most stunning scenery in the British Isles - Scotland’s world-renowned Inner Hebrides.
Basing ourselves around the Isles of Skye, Rum, Eigg and Muck and staying on board the 102-foot-tall ship, the ‘Lady of Avenel’, this swimming adventure offers a unique opportunity to explore the dramatic landscapes of this picturesque corner of the world.
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This trip is made up largely of coastal, freshwater loch swimming, along with some crossings, including the crossing from Canna to Rum. Conditions will be challenging, yet extremely rewarding.
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Sun 30th of July - Sat 5th of August
Swim Trek - Skye and Small Isles - Mallaig - Mallaig
Take part in a truly breathtaking expedition through some of the most stunning scenery in the British Isles - Scotland’s world-renowned Inner Hebrides.
Basing ourselves around the Isles of Skye, Rum, Eigg and Muck and staying on board the 102-foot-tall ship, the ‘Lady of Avenel’, this swimming adventure offers a unique opportunity to explore the dramatic landscapes of this picturesque corner of the world.
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This trip is made up largely of coastal, freshwater loch swimming, along with some crossings, including the crossing from Canna to Rum. Conditions will be challenging, yet extremely rewarding.
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Sun 6th of August - Sat 12th of August
Swim Trek - Outer Hebrides - Barra - Barra
Join us on an unforgettable swimming expedition where we’ll traverse the 10 islands that make up the southern section of the Scottish Outer Hebrides.
From South Uist in the north to Berneray in the south, we swim among some of Britain’s most spectacular landscapes, all while living on board the beautiful Lady of Avenel, a 102-foot Brigantine square rigged ship.
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​This trip will see you exploring some of the wildest parts of Scotland on a sustainable form of transport, with the option to learn some new skills and get involved with the crewing of the ship.
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Sun 13th of August - Sat 19th of August
Week available for bookings - Barra to Oban
Imagine your own Tall ship adventure and let us help you make it happen. Lady of Avenel is available for charter by Companies, Groups or Individuals at competitive rates.
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We normally charter for a week Sunday to Saturday and can take up to 12 passengers in comfortable twin-berth cabins. We have a well-equipped galley and spacious saloon where you can eat, relax and organise.
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Think walking in remote areas, amazing wildlife, geology spanning 3 billion years, painting and photography, fishing and cooking.
Our rates include professional crew: Skipper and Mate, bed, linen, fuel, gas, life jackets, harnesses.
Sun 20th of August - Sat 26th of August
Tallship Sailing Experience
Looking for a unique and unforgettable adventure? Join us on Lady of Avenel, a stunning tall ship, for a 6-day sailing experience around the Inner Hebridean Islands of Scotland.
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The 2023 Tallship Sailing Experience is taking place from Sunday the 20th of August to Saturday the 26th of August.
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​Our journey begins and ends in the picturesque town of Oban, where we'll set sail on a week-long adventure exploring the stunning Inner Hebridean Islands.
Sun 27th of August - Sat 2nd of September
Session & Sail - South Mull and Lorne - Oban - Oban
Join the Sessions and Sail team aboard Lady of Avenel for this musical exploration of South Mull and Lorne region out of Oban.
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Sail this coast and experience views of the spectacular coastline from the sea.
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You will learn tunes from the rich local tradition under the guidance of some of Scotland’s best musicians in the bright saloon aboard Lady of Avenel; later, we will walk ashore to a local pub or village hall to play sessions with local musicians and meet the communities.
Sun 3rd of September - Sat 9th of September
Walk Wild Scotland - Hiking Trip - Oban to Oban
Sailing from sea lochs to islands along Scotland’s intricate and stunning West Coast offers hiking in truly remote locations and excellent wildlife spotting opportunities in one of Europe’s best sea-cruising locations.
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Explore truly remote locations, sea lochs, islands and beaches and enjoy excellent wildlife spotting opportunities in one of Europe’s best sea-cruising locations.
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Sun 10th of September - Sat 16th of September
Mara Adventures - Rewild & Free - Freedive Sailing Expedition - Oban to Oban
This is a call to all those with an adventurous spirit who want to explore the stunning West Coast of Scotland from the spectacular The Lady Of Avenel This beautiful and hardy sailing vessel sleeps 12 guests comfortably (based on two sharing).
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The expedition will be facilitated by Laura and Tom both of whom are freediving instructors with a passion for adventure!
Whether you are a seriously experienced Freediver or a total newbie wanting to level up your snorkelling, we can cater to your needs as we enjoy the biodiverse and cold clear waters of the Scottish West Coast.
Sun 17th of September - Sat 23rd of September
Wing Foiling - Oban to Oban
New on the Lady of Avenel in 2022 and to great success is the combination of Wingfoiling and tall-ship sailing.
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The Lady of Avenel provides the perfect platform to access exciting & challenging wing-foiling on the West Coast of Scotland. With good winds all but guaranteed.
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These trips will be facilitated by Andy & Pat, experienced UK wing foilers, and come full-skippered.
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Join us for an exciting adventure and the opportunity to wing foil in some truly unique locations.
Sun 24th of September - Sat 30th of September
Sketch and Sail - Oban to Oban
Spend a week exploring the beauty of the Inner Hebridean Islands of Scotland under sail, whilst filling
a sketchbook with colourful memories of this spectacular scenery.
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We are two artists, Claudia and Jane, with different styles and experiences, and we are looking for people to join us on a sketching and sailing adventure. We hope that you will be part of it.
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The focus of Sketch and Sail is on creating sketches rather than finished paintings. You could create the beginnings of a visual travel diary, full of nature observations, colours, notes, ideas and inspirations. ​
Sun 1st of October - Sat 7th of October
Wing Foiling - Oban to Oban
New on the Lady of Avenel in 2022 and to great success is the combination of Wingfoiling and tall-ship sailing.
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The Lady of Avenel provides the perfect platform to access exciting & challenging wing-foiling on the West Coast of Scotland. With good winds all but guaranteed.
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These trips will be facilitated by Andy & Pat, experienced UK wing foilers, and come full-skippered.
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Join us for an exciting adventure and the opportunity to wing foil in some truly unique locations.
Sun 8th of October - Sat 14th of October
Wing Foiling - Oban to Oban
New on the Lady of Avenel in 2022 and to great success is the combination of Wingfoiling and tall-ship sailing.
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The Lady of Avenel provides the perfect platform to access exciting & challenging wing-foiling on the West Coast of Scotland. With good winds all but guaranteed.
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These trips will be facilitated by Andy & Pat, experienced UK wing foilers, and come full-skippered.
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Join us for an exciting adventure and the opportunity to wing foil in some truly unique locations.