Some people charter to enjoy the see-and-be-seen atmosphere of the South of France. Others seek the warmth of the Caribbean sun in the dead of winter. Rarely, if ever, do you hear of an opportunity in Scotland. Yet, that’s just what a rugged-looking 85-footer (26-meter) is offering. Better yet, you can go whiskey-tasting in Scotland on Grey Wolf for an exceptionally memorable experience.
Don’t be fooled by her “small” size. Her owner commissioned her in New Zealand purposely to pursue super-adventurous travel. So far, for example, Grey Wolf has ventured out in pretty much every weather condition and gone as far as Antarctica. Additionally, her compact size and draft mean she can poke into bays and coves aplenty that are off limits to larger yachts.
Given that expedition-oriented cruising is in her soul, Scotland’s rugged coast is the perfect match for a Grey Wolf superyacht charter. It gives new meaning to island hopping, some of which have more wildlife than human inhabitants. In fact, the isle of Jura also bears the name Deer Island, since red deer outnumber people by 30 to 1. Other islands are incredibly picturesque for other reasons. Castles are abundant up and down the western coast. Tobermory’s waterfront on the Isle of Mull is dotted with brightly painted homes. Though, if you’re a wildlife watcher, the island further is perfect for spotting white-tailed sea eagles, unique to Scotland.
Of course, going whisky-tasting in Scotland on Grey Wolf is pretty perfect for dram connoisseurs, too. The above-mentioned Jura island has a single distillery which employs essentially every family living there. This therefore means the distillery staff is super-passionate about their whiskies and educating you about how they produce them. A little farther up Scotland’s west coast, the isle of Islay offers the chance to visit several distilleries. They include Bruichladdich, which still uses Victorian-era machinery.
West Nautical will tailor your whisky adventure to your liking. As for Grey Wolf, accommodates seven people and offers toys and equipment aplenty for extra enjoyment. Go fishing, for instance, or launch a tender for up-close wildlife watching and photography.
Her weekly base rate starts at £45,000 (about $53,300 at press time).
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