Because we love Puffins
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.
Lovely 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 on another boat specially for that time as there were only 7 of us on that one! The one going just before us was almost full! Our captain was friendly and knowledgeable and he pointed out, and told us all about, the wildlife, as we left the harbour and cruised across to the island. It was amazing to see the puffins flying over us, and others swimming near the boat. Because of bird flu we weren't allowed on the island, but this was so much better, as we just drifted next to the island's shoreline, and the seals swam out to have a nose at us! We saw more basking on the island. There were also terns flying around amongst the puffins. It was so peaceful, and a privilege to be there. We headed back to the harbour, very relaxed and content, having enjoyed a lovely, well spent hour on the boat.
We 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 ride itself was smooth sailing, and there was plenty of time to take photos of the seals, puffins and other birds.
Here are the reviews from my children;
6 year old - amazing!
8 year old - excellent!
12 year old - brilliant!