Puffin Cams

  We 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 14.05 nobody had arrived and we were the only 2 people waiting for the trip. I rang the contact number, only to be told the trip had been cancelled due to windy weather. I found this unbelievable as there was very little wind and the sea was calm, with other boats sailing. I was appalled that nobody had the courtesy to contact us about the cancellation, especially as we had programmed the rest of our day around this trip. We were given no apology and I personally felt that the trip had been cancelled as we were the only 2 passengers. If we ever return to Northumberland I would not use this company to do a puffin and seal trip, I would take the boat from Seahouses.

  Well 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 even in what looked like calm conditions, but we got so close to seals in the water that it was worth it! The puffins flew overhead close enough to see their beautiful colours and we enjoyed looking across to Coquet Island birds, which of course you can't visit in person. The commentary was informative and interesting.

  Puffins, 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 of puffins come and go, just check that the puffins are there before you book as they only arrive to breed.