2026 Season on the Lady of Avenel
Our season runs from April through until mid-October and is a mix of partner run voyages, private charters, groups, and delivery or passage trips. We look forward to seeing you on our next adventure!
For enquires about chartering the Lady of Avenel privately or to partner with us to organise your own adventure please see our charter opportunities page.
Sunday 3rd May to Saturday 9th May
Oban 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.
Sunday 10th May to Saturday 16th May
Barra to Barra (Outer Hebrides)
Sessions and Sail is a musical themed voyage sailing on the Lady of Avenel.
This week-long voyage offers a balance of songwriting workshops and sailing along Scotland's stunning Hebridean coastline.
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Sunday 17th May to Saturday 23rd May
Barra to Stromness
Explore the beauty of Scotland while making music and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Join Sessions and Sail for an expedition to explore Scotland's West Coast from a completely unique angle, aboard a beautiful tall ship.
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Sunday 24th May to Saturday 30th May
Stromness to Lerwick
Explore the beauty of Scotland while making music and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Join Sessions and Sail for an expedition to explore Scotland's West Coast from a completely unique angle, aboard a beautiful tall ship.
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Sunday May 31st to Saturday 6th of June
Lerwick to Lerwick (Shetland)
Spend a week exploring the beauty of Scotland under sail, whilst filling a sketchbook with colourful memories of this spectacular scenery.
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​Join the Shetland Voyage in 2026 – sailing from Lerwick and exploring the rugged beauty of the Northern Isles, including Yell, Unst, Fetlar, and the dramatic sea cliffs of Noss and Foula aboard a tall ship
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Sunday 7th of June to Saturday 13th June
Lerwick to Scalloway
Join us for an unforgettable sea kayaking expedition aboard the Lady of Avenel, journeying from Stromness to Scalloway through the wild beauty of Shetland. Paddle beneath dramatic cliffs, explore secluded bays, and experience the untamed spirit of Scotland’s northern waters from sea level.
Sunday 14th June to Saturday 20th June
Scalloway-Lerwick
Explore the beauty of Scotland while making music and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Join Sessions and Sail for an expedition to explore Scotland's West Coast from a completely unique angle, aboard a beautiful tall ship.
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Sunday 21st June to Saturday 27th June
Lerwick - Scalloway
Explore the beauty of Scotland while making music and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Join Sessions and Sail for an expedition to explore Scotland's West Coast from a completely unique angle, aboard a beautiful tall ship.
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Sunday 28th June to Saturday 4th July
Scalloway - Mallaig
Passage Trips on the Lady of Avenel As part of our sailing season the
Lady of Avenel will have regular opportunities to join us on passage trips as we move between ports or to the next trip. This can be up to a week-long and provide an exciting opportunity to get involved in running a tallship.
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Sunday 5th of July to Saturday 11th July
Mallaig to Mallaig (including Isle of Skye)
Take part in a truly unforgettable expedition through some of the most stunning scenery in the British Isles, exploring Scotland’s world-famous Inner Hebrides including the Isle of Skye.
This swimming adventure offers a unique opportunity to explore dramatic Scottish landscapes and uncover those far-flung spots that swimmers’ dreams are made of.
Sunday 12th July to Saturday 18th of July
Mallaig to Mallaig (including Isle of Skye)
Take part in a truly unforgettable expedition through some of the most stunning scenery in the British Isles, exploring Scotland’s world-famous Inner Hebrides including the Isle of Skye.
This swimming adventure offers a unique opportunity to explore dramatic Scottish landscapes and uncover those far-flung spots that swimmers’ dreams are made of.
Sunday 19th July to Saturday 25th July
Barra to Barra (Outer Hebrides)
Take part in a truly unforgettable expedition through some of the most stunning scenery in the British Isles, exploring Scotland’s world-famous Outer Hebrides.
This swimming adventure offers a unique opportunity to explore dramatic Scottish landscapes and uncover those far-flung spots that swimmers’ dreams are made of.
Sunday 26th July to Saturday 1st of August
Barra to Barra (including St Kilda)
Join us for an unforgettable sea kayaking expedition aboard the Lady of Avenel, journeying from Stromness to Scalloway through the wild beauty of Shetland. Paddle beneath dramatic cliffs, explore secluded bays, and experience the untamed spirit of Scotland’s northern waters from sea level.
Sunday 2nd of August to Saturday 8th of August
Barra (Outer Hebrides) to Oban
Explore the beauty of Scotland while making music and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Join Sessions and Sail for an expedition to explore Scotland's West Coast from a completely unique angle, aboard a beautiful tall ship.
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Sunday 9th of August to Saturday 15th
Oban 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.
Sunday 16th of August Saturday 22nd
Oban to Oban
Take part in a truly unforgettable expedition through some of the most stunning scenery in the British Isles, exploring Scotland’s world-famous Inner Hebrides.
This swimming adventure offers a unique opportunity to explore dramatic Scottish landscapes and uncover those far-flung spots that swimmers’ dreams are made of.
Sunday 23rd August to Saturday 29th
Barra to Barra (Outer Hebrides)
Take part in a truly unforgettable expedition through some of the most stunning scenery in the British Isles, exploring Scotland’s world-famous Outer Hebrides
This swimming adventure offers a unique opportunity to explore dramatic Scottish landscapes and uncover those far-flung spots that swimmers’ dreams are made of.
Sunday 30th August to Sat 5th September
Barra (Outer Hebrides) to Oban
Spend a week exploring the beauty of the Hebridean Islands of Scotland under sail, whilst filling a sketchbook with colourful memories of this spectacular scenery.
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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Sunday 6th of September to Saturday 12th
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.
Sunday 13th September to Saturday 19th
Oban to Oban
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 with musical tuition, performances, workshops and sessions with renowned musicians.
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Sunday 20th September to Saturday 26th
Oban to Oban
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.
​Expect breathwork sessions, yoga, SUP time, hikes, wild swimming, cold water immersion and snorkeling/freediving.
Sunday 27th September to Saturday October 3rd
Oban to Oban
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. ​ Join us for an exciting adventure and the opportunity to wing foil in some truly unique locations.
Sunday 4th of October to Saturday 10th
Oban to Oban
magine 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.
Sunday 11th October to Saturday 17th
Oban to Oban
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. ​ Join us for an exciting adventure and the opportunity to wing foil in some truly unique locations.