Seabird & Seal Farne Islands Cruise
4.8
12 Ratings
Northumberland
Join our 1.5-hour Seabird & Seal Farne Islands Cruise from Seahouses. Enjoy expert commentary, stunning wildlife, and a personalized experience on the Golden Gate.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Farne Islands - A 90-minute cruise around the Farne Islands. You will receive an expert commentary en route by the current Trinity House Lighthouse attendant.

You will see resident seabirds such as cormorants, shags, gulls, and grey seals all year.

During May-July you will also see seasonal birds such as puffins, guillemots, razorbills, terns, etc.

After this time, we can not guarantee to see the seasonal birds for example puffins. Although, there is still plenty to see.

  • Longstone Lighthouse - You will sail up to Longstone Lighthouse, the former home of our local heroine Grace Darling.

Here you will receive expert commentary on the structure and it’s history.

You will also traverse Grace Darling’s rescue route with current lighthouse attendant George.

What's Included
  • Full expert commentary
What's Not Included
  • No landing.
  • Expenses if trip has to be cancelled at short notice.
Additional Information

We are a genuine wholly-owned small family-run business that has been established for a very long time.

Our boat, the Golden Gate, was purpose-built in Seahouses for the Farne Islands and in particular, Trinity House duties to the Lighthouses.

George, the skipper and lighthouse attendant, has sailed around these islands for a very long time. You will receive unsurpassable commentary and quirky knowledge from him.

Seasonal seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, terns etc can only be guaranteed to be seen may-July.

Since Covid-19 broke, we don’t aim to pack our boat fully to increase customer experience.

We aim for ultimate customer satisfaction and strive to meet all customer’s expectations before and after the trip.

Location
Golden Gate Farne Islands Boat Trips
Meet at Golden Gate Farne Islands booking office down Seahouses Harbour 20-30 minutes before departure. The booking office is painted is navy at the bottom, white at the top with a gold band around the middle.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gerrard_c
Sep 9, 2022
Great trip - Saw seals and the resident seabirds. Shame the puffins weren’t around but I’ll come back in the main season for them! The crew were very knowledgeable. I asked a lot of questions and they could answer them all! Will be back next year, perhaps on a landing trip.
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Gina_s
Sep 9, 2022
Unmissable trip around the Farne Islands. - It’s been a long while since I have last been to the Farnes but the first time with this company. Absolutely fantastic commentary by George, the skipper. The seals were a particular delight. The next time I come down I will definitely travel again with Golden Gate.
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Scenic28916294607
Aug 14, 2022
Isle & Seal trip - Our first of 2 trips booked for the day. Our arrival was met by an extremely friendly lady. Gave us all the details and lead us finally to the boat. Staff onboard the boat were friendly & knowledgeable. The fog nly enhanced the trip as we didnt get to see the islands until the last minute. Saw a huge Atlantic Seal and also 2 of the puffins that had decided to stay longer than normal. Great trip. Highly recommended.
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Mari-anne
Jul 31, 2022
Lots of puffins to be seen. - The sun came out after days of gloom & we saw hundreds of puffins. Better than our experience on the west coast of Scotland.
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Phyllida
Jul 31, 2022
Fantastic! - Loved the whole trip! Late in the breeding season but still plenty of birdlife to see, as well as the seals. However, this is the North Sea, so consider if you need medication for sea sickness; not everyone had a great a trip as I did!
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Paul
Jul 20, 2022
Puffins palace - Excellent trip, fantastic seeing the beautiful puffins up close, the speed they fly at, wow. The guides knowledge spot on. Great value, highly recommend.
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Debbie
Jul 19, 2022
Puffins Galore - Loved seeing the puffins. They are so comical. The whole experience was very enjoyable, made possible by the people who manned the kiosk to the captain and crewhand aboard the boat. Very knowledgeable and interesting trip.
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H3953knandrewj
Oct 2, 2022
Cancelled due to rough sea - Booked the trip online the day before it was due to take place. However received a text on the morning of the trip to say it could not take place due to sea conditions and weather. Full refund arranged promptly and good communication from boat company and Tripadvisor
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Wynne
Sep 25, 2022
Great experience - Good fun and a great way to see around the Farne Islands. Although the day was cloudy there was plenty to see and the commentary was interesting. Wrong time of year for some birds such as puffins but plenty of seals and other sea birds to see.
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Tigronian
Sep 7, 2022
Nice boat trip to see seals - We chose the shortest trip (more then enough for a 6 and 4 year old). Kids loved the trip out and loved seeing the seals in their natural habitat. Unfortunately we missed the puffins in late August and were unable to go on land due to avian flu. Think the kids got a little bored on route back but we all liked the boat ride out there.
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