Flamingo Yacht Charters
Flamingo Yacht Charters
Flamingo Yacht Charters
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We offer an unrivalled fleet of quality yachts for hire in one of the best sailing locations in the world. Explore Scotland's West coast, the Firth of Clyde, the Hebrides & beyond. Choose to sail your own yacht or hire a skipper & just sit back and relax. With over 25 years' experience and a dedicated on-site team based at Largs Yacht Haven, you can trust us to deliver your ideal sailing holiday.
Largs, North Ayrshire, Scotland
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2024
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pwhs2015
Northwich, UK7 contributions
May 2022
Flamingo Yachts were recommended to us by a very experienced friend, and from first contact to yacht return, the organisation exceeded our expectations.
We were particularly impressed with the quality and quantity of Voyager's Boat Manuals and Instruction Videos sent to us prior to our holiday, and.of course, the yacht itself.
We reached down from East Loch Tarbert to Cambletown and back the following day in strong westerly winds gusting gale-force at times under foresail alone, touching speeds of up to 10knots, with utter enjoyment and in complete safety.
You will not be disappointed!
We were particularly impressed with the quality and quantity of Voyager's Boat Manuals and Instruction Videos sent to us prior to our holiday, and.of course, the yacht itself.
We reached down from East Loch Tarbert to Cambletown and back the following day in strong westerly winds gusting gale-force at times under foresail alone, touching speeds of up to 10knots, with utter enjoyment and in complete safety.
You will not be disappointed!
Written 3 July 2022
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Peter A
Manchester, UK2 contributions
Sept 2020
This was our second charter with Flamingo. our holiday easily matched the superb time we had in October last year. I couldn't fault the service - from initial enquiries and securing an appropriate booking with Lisa to handover with Stuart on the first day.
We chartered Phoenix this year and she was sublime. My wife and I only achieved our Day Skipper tickets last year and, as such are relative rookies. Phoenix looked after us perfectly. We had a beautiful sunny week with winds usually between, 7 and 22 knots, which allowed us effortlessly to cruise down to Lamlash and up to Caladh Harbour and all sorts of moorings and berths between.
Phoenix, like Voyager on our previous charter is a lovely yacht - well maintained, super comfy and a delight to sail. The whole team have weathered the curse of Covid 19 and made it still possible to enjoy some time afloat. They had completely sanitised the vessel before our arrival and continued too observe social distancing and all other health and safety issues very conscientiously.
Thanks to all at Flamingo for a truly memorable wee!!
We chartered Phoenix this year and she was sublime. My wife and I only achieved our Day Skipper tickets last year and, as such are relative rookies. Phoenix looked after us perfectly. We had a beautiful sunny week with winds usually between, 7 and 22 knots, which allowed us effortlessly to cruise down to Lamlash and up to Caladh Harbour and all sorts of moorings and berths between.
Phoenix, like Voyager on our previous charter is a lovely yacht - well maintained, super comfy and a delight to sail. The whole team have weathered the curse of Covid 19 and made it still possible to enjoy some time afloat. They had completely sanitised the vessel before our arrival and continued too observe social distancing and all other health and safety issues very conscientiously.
Thanks to all at Flamingo for a truly memorable wee!!
Written 24 September 2020
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Dougie Shannon
2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Chartered a couple of boats over a four week period. Boats were immaculate as usual. Very high standard and spec of boats. Staff friendly, flexible and accommodating. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Covid precautions work very well with most of the handover/hanback achieved virtually with video sent in advance. This is the way forward.
Covid precautions work very well with most of the handover/hanback achieved virtually with video sent in advance. This is the way forward.
Written 20 August 2020
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Thank you for your review of Flamingo Yacht Charters. We are delighted that you enjoyed your sailing experience with us again. Thank you also for your comments regarding out COVID procedures, we are working very hard to ensure that our customers and staff are kept as safe as possible in these challenging times. Looking forward to seeing you again in 2021.
Written 15 September 2020
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Bernard W
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Friends
I recently chartered Phoenix, a Sun Odyssey 349 yacht from Flamingo Yacht Charters Ltd based at Largs Yacht Haven in Scotland. Our crew was a mixture of experienced and novice friends with some of the novice friends changing over part way through the charter. Our sailing area remained within the Clyde Estuary because our main objective was to provide the novice crew members with a taste of cruising and some basic cruiser training.
We had a great week, the weather was warm and sunny and the scenery in these conditions was fantastic - Scotland at it's best. We were able to drop anchor in Loch Goil and Loch Riddon for lunch and a swim in the loch, we were the only boat there, we had the loch's scenery to ourselves except for lots of bird life, seals and porpoises.
We also visited Tarbert and Rhu Marinas the first visit I had made since before covid and it was pleasing to find the facilities at both had been modernised to a very high standard. We found this size of boat ideal for manoeuvring in and out of marinas, we only had four people onboard at any time which gave plenty of space although the size could manage six people reasonably comfortably.
We experienced some good winds having to add two reefs on occasions but for two days the wind was light and we motor sailed.
The boat was fitted out to a high standard and we received an excellent handover from Stuart the Flamingo Manager.
We hope to visit again next year possibly for two weeks and a trip outside the Mull now our novice friends have had a taster in the Clyde. As for our novice friends they are now keen to take the RYA Day Skipper theory course in preparation of next year's cruise.
We had a great week, the weather was warm and sunny and the scenery in these conditions was fantastic - Scotland at it's best. We were able to drop anchor in Loch Goil and Loch Riddon for lunch and a swim in the loch, we were the only boat there, we had the loch's scenery to ourselves except for lots of bird life, seals and porpoises.
We also visited Tarbert and Rhu Marinas the first visit I had made since before covid and it was pleasing to find the facilities at both had been modernised to a very high standard. We found this size of boat ideal for manoeuvring in and out of marinas, we only had four people onboard at any time which gave plenty of space although the size could manage six people reasonably comfortably.
We experienced some good winds having to add two reefs on occasions but for two days the wind was light and we motor sailed.
The boat was fitted out to a high standard and we received an excellent handover from Stuart the Flamingo Manager.
We hope to visit again next year possibly for two weeks and a trip outside the Mull now our novice friends have had a taster in the Clyde. As for our novice friends they are now keen to take the RYA Day Skipper theory course in preparation of next year's cruise.
Written 26 June 2023
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zugizug
Zug, Switzerland45 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
We hired an Oceanis 45 sailing yacht from Flamingo Yacht Charter in Largs for 2 weeks for a trip through the island world of the Inner Hebrides. The charter company offers a very good service, the boat was very well equipped and in a very good condition. The pick-up and drop-off in Largs was uncomplicated and very efficient. The crew of Flamingo Yacht Charter are extremely friendly and very helpful. We can only recommend this charter company!
Written 22 August 2023
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Christian E
2 contributions
Sept 2020
Fantastic area to sail, brilliant yacht from Flamingo Yacht charters and fantastically helpful service from them. The yachts are of a consistently hight standard and have a wow factor as you welcome crew aboard. The staff really do go out of their way to sort out any hitches and to make sure that you have the best possible sailing experience. And they are located in what must surely be one of the best coastlines in the world to explore under sail, the west of Scotland. I have sailed with them over several years, both as crew and skipper, and have always had a superb trip.
Written 14 September 2020
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Thank you so much for giving us 5 stars for yacht charter in Scotland. We aim to keep our standards high and are always happy to hear from customers who think we are doing just that! It was a pleasure to have you sailing with us again and we hope to welcome you back to the Clyde again in 2021 for more fun on the water.
Written 15 September 2020
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Spike25ky
Singapore, Singapore3 contributions
Jun 2021
Took 'Ocean Star' out in June and had a fantastic week visiting Cumbrae Isles, Isle of Arran and Loch Fyne area.
Flamingo Yacht Charters were brilliant in preparing the yacht during these uncertain times and handover was quick and efficient.
Largs is an excellent marina, so central to everywhere and with excellent restaurants, the last night was perfect too.
Would definitely recommend Flamingo Yacht Charters and will be using them again - bigger boat next time!
Flamingo Yacht Charters were brilliant in preparing the yacht during these uncertain times and handover was quick and efficient.
Largs is an excellent marina, so central to everywhere and with excellent restaurants, the last night was perfect too.
Would definitely recommend Flamingo Yacht Charters and will be using them again - bigger boat next time!
Written 3 September 2021
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Pamela
Glasgow, UK4 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Had an amazing day out, on a skippered voyage up the Kyles of Bute.
We had the full first time sailing experience both with quite a bit of wind with a heel at times reaching an angle of 45° with the sails up and glorious Scottish sunshine all day. Couldn’t have asked for anything better to enjoy the beautiful Scottish scenery.
Pete our skipper looked after us all day, both expertly sailing the yacht, answering all our newbies nautical questions and being the host with the mostest. Deli buffet lunch with a mountain of cakes were tasty.
Lisa was also great in getting everything organised for our day trip.
Highly recommend.
We had the full first time sailing experience both with quite a bit of wind with a heel at times reaching an angle of 45° with the sails up and glorious Scottish sunshine all day. Couldn’t have asked for anything better to enjoy the beautiful Scottish scenery.
Pete our skipper looked after us all day, both expertly sailing the yacht, answering all our newbies nautical questions and being the host with the mostest. Deli buffet lunch with a mountain of cakes were tasty.
Lisa was also great in getting everything organised for our day trip.
Highly recommend.
Written 28 April 2022
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Doug
1 contribution
Aug 2019
I have used Flamingo Yacht Charters for a number of years and the experience is always amazing. The whole fleet looks new and is kept in tip top condition. More importantly they are kitted out to the very highest standard. Nothing is too much trouble for the shore team and the support is outstanding. Having chartered yachts all around Europe these guys are the best.
Written 5 June 2020
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Wow, you just made us blush with your glowing review. Thanks for taking the time to post your opinion of our Scottish yacht charter service. We always aim to keep our standards high and appreciate that you noticed the effort that we are making. We are very fortunate to be surrounded by amazing places to sail to and having great customers to share our beautiful waters with. Let us know if you are looking for another trip soon and we'll be happy to help you to pick the perfect yacht for your next charter in Scotland.
Written 8 June 2020
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Dave
1 contribution
Jul 2019 • Friends
My friends and I have been chartering yachts from Flamingo for the last 8 years. Boats are always well equipped and prepared to a high standard. Lisa and the base team are always friendly, helpful and flexible with handover assistance.
They are situated in a fantastic sailing area with a wide variety of marinas, buoyed pubs and secluded anchorages. Our group always has a fantastic trip and is desperate to book again the following year!
They are situated in a fantastic sailing area with a wide variety of marinas, buoyed pubs and secluded anchorages. Our group always has a fantastic trip and is desperate to book again the following year!
Written 4 June 2020
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Thanks for your great review of Flamingo Yacht Charters. We always try our best to keep our customers happy and we're glad that you feel we are getting it right. We'll make sure that Lisa and the team receive your positive comments on their service - it will make their day. We hope to see you again soon for your next yacht charter on the Clyde.
Written 8 June 2020
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