Respecting and protecting our environment is something integral to our way of life - and it’s no different in our business practices.

Everything we do as a business is inspired by our Values and rests on our Commitments to Environmental Sustainability, Sustainable Communities, Education and Excellent Visitor Experiences.

Our Values

• We aim to make sustainable choices - in life and in business
• We strive to build and contribute to a sustainable tourism industry that minimises its impact on the environment and strengthens communities at its core
• We strive to provide a fulfilling visitor experience - an enjoyable trip doesn’t have to cost the planet
• We believe in the strength of collaboration and partnerships
• Nature is our most important resource and we must take good care of it
• It is important that we play an active role in our local community 
• Spending time in nature contributes to our wellbeing and should be accessible to everybody
• We believe that it is important to pass on knowledge to other people, especially to future generations
• We approach our environment with wonder and curiosity 

Our Commitments

• We make sustainable choices on board - from our energy sources to our cleaning products, the food we serve and the places we visit. Read more about Sustainability On Board Stravaigin
• We subscribe to and implement responsible tourism practices as laid out by accreditations and organisations like Green Tourism Award, WiSE Scheme, Wild Scotland and others
• We live in our local sailing area and contribute to our community year-round
• We partner with like-minded, local businesses such as guest guides and food producers
• We pass on our knowledge about the marine environment of Scotland to our guests and partner with knowledgeable guides to educate the next generation of Ocean Stewards
• We educate our guests about their impact on board and encourage them to make sustainable travel choices. Read more about your impact as a guest aboard Stravaigin
• We partner with local organisations and charities to support their research into marine environmental issues. Part of our profit is directed towards their efforts
• We work with local schools and higher education institutions to provide access to sailing skills and training aboard Stravaigin. Read more about our social responsibility as a green tourism business
• We continue to invest in sustainable technologies to implement on-board Stravaigin

Taking Action

As a sustainable tourism business on the west coast of Scotland, we are proud members of sustainable tourism organisations, subscribe to responsible tourism practices and implement best practice advice for sustainable marine tourism.

For example, we are currently working on figuring out a methodology to quantify CO2 used on each of our sailing holidays. We hope that in the near future, we can provide a clear number of our carbon footprint as a sailing operator.