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Bass Rock & Seabirds Islands

Bass Rock taken from the boat

Tour description

See one of the largest seabird in the Northern Hemisphere, where over 100,000 gannets form one of the World’s largest colonies. The Bass Rock. Dramatic. 340 Million years old. An ancient volcanic formation rising 100 metres from sea level. You’ll see puffins between April and July and razorbills, shags, and guillemots. At various times in summer and if you’re lucky, you may be on board just as dolphins or whales are passing.

Sail from: North Berwick harbour
Duration: 2 hours
Adult: £45
Child: £25

Tour details

  • A rich selection of marine wildlife
  • Scenic beauty close to shore
  • Castles
  • Bass Rock and Fidra Lighthouses

On this tour …

  • Gannets and varied seabirds
  • Lighthouses
  • Tantallon Castle
  • hear about rich history

And there are no..

  • pick-ups at other harbours – this tour sails only from North Berwick harbour
  • landings at islands

Other information..

  • Please arrive at least 20-30 minutes prior to sailing time for a safety briefing and fitting life jackets. If you are late, we cannot wait for you.
  • We ask that you select tours suitable to you and consider other passengers on board. Our longer tours are less suited to very young children so our prices reflect this.
  • You should be sufficiently mobile to board and disembark at harbour steps which might be steep, or small jetties which might be wet or slippy (e.g. with seaweed or seawater). We’ll help you board and if you have any doubts or concerns, then please contact us in advance.
  • Wrap up warmly in the winter and springtime. In summer, bring clothing layers and a waterproof/wind jacket.
  • Seating for  passengers inside and outside the cabin. All can sit outside when travelling at cruising speed for viewing wildlife up close.
  • Leave no Trace –   For safety and to avoid disturbing wildlife please do not throw litter into the sea or on islands. Please put your litter in bins on board or take it back to shore with you and dispose of it responsibly.

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