Castle & Cake
Overview
Heading north up the picturesque Loch Long and Loch Goil passing the 14th Century Carrick Castle before arriving at the gorgeous Boatshed Café, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch. If you are lucky, you might even get a visit from a pine marten or some red squirrels.
Highlights:
Carrick castle
Hafton castle
Dunselma castle
Chance of spotting porpoise, seals, birds of prey, red squirrels & pine martens
Chance of seeing submarines and battleships
Cake at the Boatshed Café (not included in the price)
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Wildlife identification cards
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lifejackets
- Binoculars
- Currently we cannot offer full wet weather equipment so please bring your own.
Meeting Location
Holy Loch Marina
Rankin's Brae, Sandbank, Dunoon PA23 8FE, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Holy Loch
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Carrick Castle
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Coulport
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Castle & Cake?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-216464P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Snacks.
- Private transportation.
- Wildlife identification cards.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Lifejackets.
- Binoculars.
- Currently we cannot offer full wet weather equipment so please bring your own.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Castle & Cake is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Castle & Cake will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Wildlife identification cards
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lifejackets
- Binoculars
- Currently we cannot offer full wet weather equipment so please bring your own.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
