Puffin seabird cruise with seals

📍 Northumberland, UK

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See them in the wild

From

£ 28

Duration2 hours

FitnessEasy

CancellationFree cancellation 24 hours before starting time.

🔒Secure payment

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Overview

This tour offers ample opportunities to view seabirds, which nest on these magnificent islands during the breeding season from May till the end of July. Highlights include views of Puffins, Guillemots, Shags, Cormorants, Kittiwakes, Arctic Terns, Razorbills and Eider Ducks. The cruise also visits the Grey Seal Colony. There are an estimated 3,000-4,000 Grey Seals at the Farne Islands, and large numbers can be seen basking on the rocks, especially at low water when more of the Islands are exposed. With over 1000 Seal pups born each Autumn/Winter, our colony is growing strong. During the journey, your skipper will also take you back in time to follow the route Grace Darling and her father took during their heroic rescue in 1838. A full commentary is given en route, and our knowledgeable skipper and crew are available to answer any questions.

wildlife highlights

What you will be doing

Set sail

We will visit Farne Island,including the grey seal colony

Things to know

AccessibilityChildren friendly

Fitness levelEasy

Tour languageEnglish

Licence requiredNone

Dress warm
Please bring your own medication if you are prone to motion sickness
We reserve the right to cancel any of our trips if we deem the weather and/or sea conditions unsuitable for sailing. If trips are cancelled for any reason, you will be offered a different date/trip or receive a full refund.

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Tour Guide

❌ Not included

Pick up and drop off transport

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: Seahouses Harbour, NE68 7RN, United Kingdom

Instruction: Please collect your ticket no later than 30min before sailing time at the meeting point

ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point

Your host

This tour is operated by Billy Shiel's boat trips.

Pay securely online. Your tour is operated by our vetted local partner, and Kodama Travel acts as booking agent. We recommend all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unforeseen delays, cancellations, and medical emergencies.

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