There were some hardy individuals on Lord of the Glens this morning, who joined photo instructor Alex for an early morning swim off the beach at Inverie. Once back on board, the ship departed for Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. The sun came out to warm up those on deck, while we used the perfect sea conditions to watch for wildlife. Guests were soon treated to sights of common dolphins, a harbour seal, harbour porpoises, and many Manx shearwaters. As Lord of the Glens passed the isles of Rhum and Eigg, there were brief sightings of two minke whales.
With the sun still shining, we came alongside in Tobermory soon after lunch. One group joined our local guide, Seamus, who took them on a walk along the shoreline towards the lighthouse. He gave detailed information about the geology of Mull along the way. The other group enjoyed a guided tour of the Tobermory whisky distillery, which was established in the town in 1798 and is still going strong.
The ship departed from the dock at five o’clock and moved southward down the Sound of Mull to Craignure, where she will spend the night. After dinner, the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust gave a presentation, which rounded off an action-packed day.
