Wildlife Boat Trips - North Berwick - Scottish Seabird Centre

We offer a fantastic range of boat trips around the islands in the Firth of Forth, including the incredible Bass Rock gannet colony (featured in BBC1's Wild Isles). Trips run from late March to early October. Look out for different seabirds and marine wildlife throughout the spring and summer season. Boat trips for can be booked online through the links below or call us on 01620 890 202. Please note that WATERPROOFS ARE NOT PROVIDED for any of our trips, even on a warm sunny day it can be cold out on the water, please bring your own waterproofs and make sure you have warm clothing for your trip. Our 2025 boat trip dates for the Catamaran, RIB, and Bass Rock Experience are now live!

Three Islands Seabird Seafari

These exhilarating wildlife boat trips leave North Berwick Harbour and head out around the islands of the Lamb, Craigleith and of course the famous Bass Rock. Enjoy seeing a range of amazing wildlife in its natural habitat. Seasonal highlights include puffins, guillemots, gannets and if you’re really lucky you might even spot dolphins. Please note our RIBs (rigid inflatable boats) are unsuitable for anyone with back and or neck problems or who is pregnant. WATERPROOFS ARE NOT PROVIDED please bring your own waterproofs. All children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult on these trips.

Adults: £36 Children (+7): £25 Duration: 1:15

Bass Rock Experience

Wildlife wonder the Bass Rock is home to the largest Northern gannet colony in the world. Our exclusive landing trips are an unforgettable wildlife experience for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts.

£150 per person (including landing fee / +16 only)

Seabird Catamaran Cruise

On board our custom-built, 55-seat catamaran, enjoy an hour-long cruise around the island of Craigleith and the Bass Rock, the world's largest colony of Northern gannets. Please note all children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult on these trips.

Adult: £30 Children (4 to 16): £12 Age 3 & under: Free Duration: 1 hour 15mins

Isle of May Round Island Trip

Departing from North Berwick Harbour, this exhilarating wildlife boat trip will take you around the Isle of May, Craigleith and out to the iconic Bass Rock. Please make sure you wear, warm water proof clothes, even on sunny days, it can be cold out on the water. Please note our RIBs (rigid inflatable boats) are unsuitable for anyone with back and or neck problems or who is pregnant. WATERPROOFS ARE NOT PROVIDED please bring your own waterproofs for the trip. All children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult on these trips. Not suitable for children under 7.

Adult: £45 Children (7 to 16): £40 Duration: Around 2 hours

The terms and conditions for all our boat trips are available to view HERE.

If you have any queries about any of the trips please don't hesitate to get in touch with us on boats@seabird.org