Wildlife Boat Trips - Scottish Seabird Centre

We offer a fantastic range of boat trips around the islands in the Firth of Forth from Easter to Autumn (April to early October). Look out for different seabirds and marine wildlife throughout the seasons. Boat trips for 2022 can be booked online through the links below or call us on 01620 890 202. Sadly, avian flu has been confirmed in gannets from the Bass Rock colony and you may notice more dead seabirds along the coastline than usual at this time of year. Although the risk to humans is very low please do not touch ill or dead seabirds. Ill birds should be reported to the SSPCA by calling 03000 999 999 and dead bird should be reported to DEFRA 03459 335577.

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: £26 Children (6 to 16): £10 Concession (60+): £24 Duration: 1 hour

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. Please bring your own waterproofs. All children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult on these trips.

Adults: £32 Children (+7): £22 Duration: 1:15

Isle of May boat trips

Visit stunning National Nature Reserve the Isle of May. The island is steeped in history and is a haven for wildlife, supporting internationally important colonies of breeding seabirds in the summer and grey seals over winter. Enjoy a cruise around the iconic Bass Rock on your return journey (weather and sea conditions permitting).

Our RIBs (rigid inflatable boats) are unsuitable for anyone with back and or neck problems or who is pregnant. Please note all children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult on these trips.

Adult: £50 Child (7+ only): £42 Duration: 4 hours

Gannet Diving Photography Trips

These boat trips are designed for those who want the chance to capture the classic diving gannet shot as they enter the water just off the Bass Rock.

Adult (+16 only): £95 Duration: 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