Lochaline · Sound of Mull · Western Isles
Spectacular wrecks. Remarkable wildlife.
Discover the west coast of Scotland with us.
25+ yearsDiving since 1999
2 dive boatsBrendan & Peregrine
12 diversCapacity per boat
From £600Per boat, per dayWelcome aboard
Based in the sound of Mull midway between Oban and Tobermory. The Sound of Mull and the Western Isles of Scotland have arguably the most enjoyable dive sights in Britain. They certainly have the remotest of wrecks and the scenery is second to none. Our boats the Brendan and Peregrine are ideally suited for use as dive charter boats.
Both our boats have onboard compressors and diving lifts, so no longer do you have to bring along two tanks or make the sometimes lengthy journey back to land. We pride ourselves on giving the complete diving package. We can help arrange everything from accommodation to having food prepared for a full days outing. Some of our food is now as popular as the dive itself!
Well known dive sites available from Lochaline which are included in our daily charter rates: Hispania, John Preston, Rondo, Meldon, Breda, Thesis, Shuna, Swan , Falls of Lora, The Garvellach Islands, Ardtornish Point, Pennygown Quarry, Tapti, Nevada, General Consul, Aurania, Ardmore Point, Auliston Point, Calve Island, Bo Fascadale, Danny's Buoy, Elizabeth Rock, Loch Sunart and the diving around the Isle of Muck.
We would advise anyone interested, especially for holiday times to book early, as the better dates tend to go quickly.
Explore below the surface
To give you an idea of the main areas in which Lochaline Boat Charters operates, and the type of diving you can expect, we’ve highlighted some of our most popular locations below.
We’re also happy to discuss other destinations and diving requirements, so please get in touch if you have a particular trip or location in mind.
We believe Lochaline is one of the best all-round diving destinations in the UK. Just three hours’ drive from Central Scotland, it offers excellent diving throughout the year and in a wide range of weather conditions.
When other diving areas are affected by poor weather, the Sound of Mull can often provide sheltered alternatives, allowing us to make the most of your time on the water.
A fantastic selection of well-known dive sites is available from Lochaline and included within our daily charter rates. These include:
Hispania, John Preston, Rondo, Meldon, Breda, Thesis, Shuna, Swan, Falls of Lora, the Garvellach Islands, Ardtornish Point, Pennygown Quarry, Tapti, Nevada, General Consul, Aurania, Ardmore Point, Auliston Point, Calve Island, Bo Fascadale, Danny's Buoy, Elizabeth Rock, Loch Sunart, and dive sites around the Isle of Muck.
Looking for something different? We’re happy to discuss alternative locations, itineraries and diving requirements. Contact us to talk through what you have in mind.
Wild encounters
The increase in sightings of basking sharks in recent years has proven to be a bonus for our divers, the areas around the Small Isles and Coll and Tiree provide regular sightings with several monsters around the 9 metre mark being sighted in 2010
It is not unusual for the divers to surface from a dive in these areas and find themselves in the company of 4 or 5 feeding baskers.
Mindful of the harm that can be caused by harassing these stunning creatures we always comply strictly with the code of conduct put in place by the "Basking Shark Project".
All of the basking shark pictures were taken by Doctor Jan Love diving from Lochaline Boat Charters vessels.
Stay a little longer
Highland Base Camp are based right in the village of Lochaline and were previously known as Lochaline Dive Centre, many of you will have stayed there in the past, they provide comfortable twin ensuite rooms for up to 24
Visit Highland Base CampA small family-run hotel
Visit Lochaline HotelBunkhouse sleeping 8 close to Lochaline, also comfortable cottages and stunning and spacious apartments
Visit Ardtornish EstateA variety of accommodation from airbnb in the Lochaline and Morvern areas. Zoom out to increase the area covered.
Visit airbnbPlan your trip
Price may change if outside season.
Please contact us to discuss pricing for other areas.
£650 per day
When chartering between 1 and 3 days.
For 12 divers, approximately £54.17 per day per diver.
£600 per day
When chartering 4 or more days.
For 12 divers, £50 per day per diver.
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From our divers
The following are comments left on our Facebook page.
A fantastic weekend in the sound of mull wreck diving with Lochaline Boat Charters. Great digs, great diving, awesome company and a right ole laugh! Got a visit off Elton Johns brother, Celebrated a special lady’s 50th, pressure tested suits, visited Tobermory, Dived Shuna, Breda, Hispania and the Rondo. Sadly all good things come to an end. Until next time!
Fantastic time with the Club & diving at Sound of Mull & Coll and Tiree.
We've just had a fabulous week diving in Mull with Malcolm and Lochaline Boat Charters. We dived the Rhondo, SS Hispania, the Shuna, the Pelican and the beautiful Auliston wall and saw brittlestars and flame shells at Loch Sunart. Thanks for a really great and memorable week.
Thanks everyone for an amazing weekend! The company, the laughs, the food and drink, the music, the dancing, the singing, the costumes and of course, the diving were all amazing! To Malcolm and lochaline boats as ever, our gratitude for the best skippering on the west coast, and for putting up with all our collective insanity.
Cracking weekend in the Sound of Mull. As always Cameron McNeill, great set up on Lochaline Boat Charters and staying at Morvern Dive Lodge.
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