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Dave Gray’s
Puffin Cruises

As seen on TV ‘Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes’
The the original boat trip, serving tourism for over 40 years, A sea bird paradise situated about a mile from Amble harbour, the island is the home to 40,000 nesting sea birds such as; Puffins, rare Roseate Terns, Sandwich Tern, Common Tern, Artic Terns, Kittiwakes and Eider ducks which all nest here in the summer months. Also a Grey Seal colony which stays at the island all year round is seen on the east side of the island.

Skippers Dave & Steven
Because we love Puffins

About Us

Welcome to Dave Gray’s Puffin Cruises, a family run business operating boat trips out to Coquet Island, sailing from the dock steps at Amble harbour for over 40 years.

as seen on TV ‘Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes

A sea bird paradise situated about a mile from Amble harbour, the island is the home to 40,000 nesting sea birds such as; Puffins, rare Roseate Terns, Sandwich Tern, Common Tern, Artic Terns, Kittiwakes and Eider ducks which all nest here in the summer months.

Also a Grey Seal colony which stays at the island all year round is seen on the east side of the island. The islands rich marine life can be viewed aboard our two vessels.

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  • star ratingWe booked a cruise on 29th September 2023 for 14.00, that was the only time the trip was in operation. We arrived at the said meeting point at 13.45, at... read more

    avatar thumb lesleyinleek19
    September 29, 2023

    star ratingMEMORABLE TRIP - A memorable trip around Coquet Island
    Plenty of seals
    Sad to witness the devastation caused by Avian flu
    The crew were excellent
    Booking is essential

    avatar thumb davethedrill
    August 29, 2023

    star ratingGreat fun, with adorable seals 🦭. - Loved this experience. Great fun for the family. The boats weren't over crowded or packed full to the brim with people which meant we wad a pleasant and relaxing journey... read more

    avatar thumb Stephen C
    August 15, 2023

    star ratingWell worth waiting for - A highlight in a week of unpredictable weather was finally achieved when we got out on the cruise. It felt a very tiny boat on a large sea, rocking... read more

    avatar thumb paulandvalerie
    August 7, 2023

    star ratingIf you do anything in Amble, do this! - What an experience! We absolutely loved out puffin cruise and we will be back next year.... earlier!

    We saw a few puffins but the low number was due... read more

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    avatar thumb OneGirlThreeBoys
    August 6, 2023

    star ratingPuffins, Seals and Turns - If you like puffins and seals then this is the trip for you. After a short sail out to the island there was plenty of time to watch the hundreds... read more

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    avatar thumb 394RichardH
    July 29, 2023
  • star ratingWe went for this boat trip on a Wednesday morning. The boat trip was on time, and the skipper was very knowledgeable about the wildlife on Coquet Island. The boat... read more

    avatar thumb Mrs_F_2009
    July 26, 2023

    star ratingGreat trip - A fantastic boat trip around Coquet Island a week ago. A small boat so not too crowded with a good commentary. Four Terns were seen including the rare Roseates plus... read more

    avatar thumb hargrave
    July 5, 2023

    star ratingPuffins and terns up close. - A fairly short boat trip to Coquet island from Amble harbour. No shortage of puffins and four types of tern, including the rare roseate tern. Advance booking generally recommended but... read more

    avatar thumb PaulGraham99
    July 3, 2023

    star ratingFantastic!!!! - This is a fantastic experience. The crew are very friendly and have a great wealth of information to share!!!!!

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    avatar thumb richardswanderings
    June 25, 2023

    star ratingLovely experience - Lovely 1 hour trip around Coquet Island with Steve with the added bonus of dolphins which swam alongside us for a good few minutes. Well worth the £20 per adult.... read more

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    avatar thumb Betttee
    June 22, 2023

    star ratingLovely boat trip accompanied by puffins and seals! - What a lovely and relaxing boat trip to Coquet island from Amble harbour. We managed to book for a 12 o'clock trip on a Sunday and they must have put... read more

    avatar thumb CherryCuckoo15
    June 21, 2023

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