2025 – Our 43rd Year of Cruising
Explore the ports and piers of the Clyde, adventure along the coast to the island of Jura or discover the Great Glen as you transit the Caledonian Canal – the choice is yours!
The Clyde
Explore the many ports & piers of the historic Clyde with the option of transiting the iconic Crinan canal
Crinan Canal (A & C) – Loch Fyne – Lochranza – Blairmore – Cathedral of the Isles – Rothesay – Largs – Tighnabruich – Millport – Tarbert
| Date | Cruise | Location / End | Double Cabin | Twin Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/04 | A | Crinan – Tarbert | x | x |
| 11/5 | B | Tarbert – Tarbert | x | x |
| 25/5 | C | Tarbert – Crinan | x | x |
Crinan – Jura & beyond..
Discover the unrivalled beauty of Argyll – hidden bays, island hops, magical sunsets and varied wildlife- all from our home in Crinan basin.
Crinan – Tayvallich – Fairy Isles – Jura – (Option of Island Hop to Islay of Colonsay) – MacCormaig Isles – Loch Melfort – Ardmaddy Gardens – Loch Craignish
| Date | Cruise | Location / End | Double Cabin | Twin Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/6 | D | Crinan | x | 2 cabins |
| 15/6 | E | Crinan (Island) | x | x |
| 27/6 | D3 | Crinan (3night) | x | x |
| 4/7 | D3 | Crinan (3night) | x | x |
| 20/7 | D | Crinan | x | x |
The Caledonian Canal
The only way to explore the Scottish Highlands – learn to handle the ropes through the canal, hunt for nessie in Loch ness, test your Burns knowledge & spot the many castles all as you transit through the Great Glen.
Corpach – Neptune’s Staircase – Loch Linnhe – Achnacarry estate – Invergarry Castle – Fort Augustus – Foyers falls – Loch Ness – Banavie (or reverse)
| Date | Cruise | Location / End | Double Cabin | Twin Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8 | F | Corpach – Banavie | x | x |
| 17/8 | G | Banavie – Corpach | x | x |
| 24/8 | F | Corpach – Banavie | x | x |
| 31/8 | G | Banavie – Corpach | x | x |
| 7/9 | F | Corpach – Banavie | x | x |
| 14/9 | G | Banavie – Corpach | x | x |
The cost of an individual berth is £1,768 or £3,536 for a full cabin*.
We welcome solo travelers and our cruises are very popular with those who travel solo! We can offer you a berth in a shared twin cabin or single occupancy of a cabin at the cost for both berths less 20% discount. Children under 16 receive a 10% discount.
*All guided excursions, meals & additional travel are included in your holiday booking. For cost information of 3 night cruises click here.
For more of an idea of what is included in a Puffer Holiday click here or download a copy of our brochure (please note 2025 cruising schedule has changed).
How to book your Puffer Holiday…
As a small nonprofit organisation we offer a direct and personal approach when making a booking with us… If you have any initial questions about booking a holiday with us please contact us via email: bookings@savethepuffer.co.uk or request a call back: 07780936406
Once you are ready to book your holiday please download our Booking Form and either scan+email to us at bookings@savethepuffer.co.uk or post your form to us using the address provided on the form. You can also request a booking form via post.
A deposit of £200 per person (or £400 if single occupancy) must be sent to us with your completed booking form to confirm your booking.
The finer details…
We welcome holiday payments made by Bank Transfer or Cheque. If wishing to pay your deposit or balance by Bank Transfer (our preferred method) please email us or call the Puffer Office on 07780 936407 for payment details. Cheques payable to ‘Puffer Steamboat Holidays, Ltd’. All payments must be made in £ sterling and we can provide additional support for Int. Bank Transfers.
If you wish to make a group booking (maximum 10 persons) of the boat, you should pay a deposit of 35% of the holiday cost and the balance 60 days before the start of your holiday.
Final payment of your balance must be made at least 40 days before your boarding (60 days for group bookings).
Printed forms and payments by cheque can be sent to: Puffer Steamboat Holidays Ltd, Windrush, Ford, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RH
When your booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation letter which includes information on suggested travel methods to join us, suggestions for Sunday activities and ideas about what to bring with you. We also include a list of local accommodation addresses.
CANCELLATIONS & INSURANCE
Boating depends on weather conditions and other factors and the operators reserve the right to make changes or cancel cruises. It is your responsibility to make sure you have adequate insurance to cover you if you have to cancel your holiday. Your holiday insurance should also cover you for loss of baggage and damage to your possessions. See our Terms and Conditions for more information.
