Tobermory, on the island of Mull, is one of the prettiest port-towns in Scotland, with an unmistakable picture-postcard harbour front. Built as a fishing port in 1788, the town curves gently around the harbour and rises onto the hillside beyond. The name Tobermory comes from the Gaelic for ‘Mary’s well,’ a feature which can still be found at one end of the bay. Main Street is a mix of shops, eateries, hotels and guest houses. The street has an excellent selection of locally produced arts and crafts, a bookshop that also sells fishing tackle, an artisan bakery and chocolate manufacturer, and a small museum. Tobermory Distillery, which opened in 1798, is a favourite destination. Its renowned ten-year-old single-malt whisky is distilled from un-peated malted barley and matured in oak casks.
INCLUDED EXPEDITION EXPERIENCES*
*Please note this expedition experience is exclusively available on our expedition ships, Seabourn Venture or Seabourn Pursuit. All shore excursions shared here are subject to availability and are weather and conditions permitting."
OPTION 1: Panoramic Mull Experience
A panoramic tour of Mull's ruggedly beautiful coastline. Enjoying breathtaking views of the Sound of Mull, the mountains of Morvern, and Ben More, Mull’s highest mountain. Pause for a short while in Craignure, an important ferry port, as you make your way to the spectacular Glen More.
OPTION 2: Tobermory Town & Lighthouse Experience
Discover the vibrancy of Tobermory's Harbour, a bustling hub for fishing vessels and yachts. The multi-coloured seafront houses have earned Tobermory a starring role in the award-winning children’s TV program, Balamory. Your guide will share intriguing historical insights as you stroll along the seafront.
OPTION 3: Aros Park Coastal Walk Experience
Embark on a coastal walk from Tobermory Harbour through the enchanting Aros Park. Enjoy splendid views out to Calve Island and learn about the Allans, a shipping family who gifted the park to the people of Tobermory. Marvel at the Celtic rainforest's diverse flora and fauna, and if time permits, visit the Bronze Age Standing Stones at Baliscate, a significant pre-historic location on the Isle of Mull.
*Please note this expedition experience is exclusively available on our expedition ships, Seabourn Venture or Seabourn Pursuit. All shore excursions shared here are subject to availability and are weather and conditions permitting.