Seabird Seafari Wildlife Watching Boat Trips

Seabird Seafari wildlife watching boat trips run daily from North Berwick until October, weather and numbers permitting.* As places are limited, we recommend you book in advance by calling +44 (0) 1620 890202. Online booking is not currently available for Seabird Seafari boat trips.Seafari Boat

From North Berwick Harbour, the round trip takes an hour. Rigid inflatable boats whisk you out to the islands to allow you to enjoy more time observing the wildlife, including the famous Bass Rock gannet colony, described by Sir David Attenborough as "one of the twelve wildlife wonders of the world". The trips are fast and waterproofs are provided. Please note the minimum age for children is eight.

The price is £22 for adults and £17 for children (members of the Seabird Centre are entitled to 10% discount on all trips). A proportion of the income from the Seabird Seafari trips supports the Seabird Centre's SOS Puffin project. This year, we have introduced a new service where you can hire high quality binoculars for your boat trip. It'sworth booking these in advance when booking your trip - the cost is only £3.

Members of Wild Scotland  and WiSE, the Seabird Centre follows a careful code of conduct for wildlife watching the Seabird Centre follows that allows a wonderful experience for our visitors, without disturbing the animals. Seabird Seafari trips don't land on the Bass Rock. The island is privately owned by Sir Hew Hamilton-Dalrymple and landing is only available on our Bass Rock Landing Trips.

Terms and Conditions

  • Boat trips will only sail with a minimum of 8 passengers.*
  • Please note if you are pregnant or have back problems, these trips are not recommended.
  • The Scottish Seabird Centre reserves the right to cancel or change the times of boat trips.
  • Boat trips are subject to weather conditions. In the event of cancellation due to bad weather, in the first instance passengers will be offered an alternative date or alternatively a full refund will be given.
  • The minimum age for this trip is 8 years old and an adult must accompany children between 8–15 years.
  • The Scottish Seabird Centre reserves the right to refuse entry onto the boat.
  • Full payment must be made at the time of booking.
  • All bookings are subject to the above terms and conditions.

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