Private Tour

Doon The Watter

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

Relive days gone by with stories and images of Paddlesteamers and Clyde puffers that visited the piers dotted along Dunoon’s beautiful coastline. A great tour for photography with stunning views and the possibility of spotting wildlife.

Highlights:

Chance of spotting porpoise and seals

Gantocks lighthouse

Holy Loch piers

Dunoon pier

West bay

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Binoculars

Wildlife identification cards

Lifejackets

Wet Weather Clothing. We kindly ask that you bring your own, Thank you

What To Expect

Dunoon

On our way to the Gantocks and West bay, take in the beautiful coastal town of Dunoon, which was the holiday destination of choice for people from the central belt as they went Doon the Watter.

Admission Not Applicable

Dunoon Castle Ruins

Perched high upon the mound is the ruins of Dunoon Castle, dating back to the 12th Century. We will have great views of it from the water, then feel free when you step ashore to take a walk up to the summit and look down at the Clyde.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Doon The Watter

Reviews

5.00

40 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Not to be missed. A fantastic experience with a brilliant mine host.
davidmP5573JJ,
Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The family were captured with Jason's knowledge and entertainment. He is obviously a keen diver and conservationist. still talking about the fun day.
Great boat ride with great information.
keithoB7641JY,
Jul 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The crew were excellent and fitted us in at short notice. We were lucky and saw two porpoise swimming near to our boat. Absolutely brilliant. Saw one of the wrecks and was given the backstory to how it sank. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Thank you Keith and Vic.
Fantastic time
Tillymint41,
Feb 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We took a gamble booking this in February, Jason communicated with us, offering us alternatives if the weather was bad. He warned us of the issues and we felt well informed. Fortunately we had sunshine and calm waters. The boat trip was brilliant and we got very close to the wrecks. Jason makes excellent rock cakes to go with the coffee. He is passionate about his work. We had a fantastic time and highly recommend this trip to anyone.
High speed fun on the clyde
ALLHELDUN,
Jul 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant day out with family, Jason was a great skipper, not only with the high speed rib ride but also a great source of local knowledge. Very patient with the kids as well answering all their crazy questions with a smile I would highly recommend Jason and wrexpeditions and would gladly do it again with the rest of the family
Family of 7 went ‘doon the watter’ with Jason today. Brilliant trip and Jason was a great host. Highly recommended!
robbmack17,
Jul 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant trip with Jason. Family All had a blast. Family of 7 went ‘doon the watter’ with Jason today. Brilliant trip and Jason was a great host. Highly recommended!
Wildlife, wind and waves.
mariannemT264LC,
Jul 20, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a ball out on the water with Jason. We were in touch prior to booking and discussed the best times to see the wildlife. My son was super excited when we hit the wash off the passenger ferry. We saw seals and porpoises. Jason talked us through some of the history of the area that we had no clue about. It was great. We will be back!
Very good
S6120EDjillr,
Jun 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were in two groups and both had a lovely trip in spite of rather chilly windy weather. The area is beautiful and we saw seals and porpoises. Jason was very informative regarding the area and also it’s wildlife.
Breathtaking sea and mountain views
J9400NPvirginiag,
May 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I booked a private tour of the waters around Dunoon. Capt. Jason was very knowledgable and accommodating. There were gorgeous mountain views and seascapes. We saw seals, porpoises and a variety of sea birds and learned about the history and lore. Not to be missed if you are in the area.
Fun Afternoon
Q2981LBjanetm,
Apr 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lovely afternoon to go doon the watter!! Kids loved the speed of the rib (maybe not the wind) managed to see a seal and porpoise. Friendly staff made adjustments to the booking due to weather issues, made the trip very enjoyable. Would highly recommend.
Ellon Sub-Aqua Club goes Doon the Watter
Anne B,
Oct 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jason is a very capable skipper and very accommodating. He knows his stuff regarding diving too and took very good care of us. Hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows....... need I say more. Unfortunately the weather and vis weren't in our favour but we still had a most enjoyable weekend and saw plenty squidgy stuff. And more rainbows in one day than I have ever seen before - stunning. We will most definitely be back - looking forward to it already.