Journey the world between ocean and coast. Let the wind decide where we go. An unhurried drinking in of the landscape. A different sort of trip. Birthe Marie is an unashamedly old fashioned boat. Quietly finding her way into places hidden from life ashore. Welcome to Alternative Boat Hire. Operating boat trips from the Isle of Iona, a beautiful small island off the west coast of Scotland. Ardionra Croft in the North of Iona.

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What our guests are saying. Our best day on Mull! David Jones from Cardiff. I wanted to see a Hen Harrier - I was not disappointed! Roger Williams, Birmingham. Come to the wonderful Ross of Mull and discover the wildest part of the island with its rugged coastline, beautiful white beaches, wildflowers and its spectacular range of wildlife.