Seabird Boat Trips Leaflet

Enjoy family Catamaran trips

Bass Rock, Isle of May, Craigleith and the Lamb

Discover puffins, gannets, seals & dolphins*

Exhilarating RIB trips

A dventures FForth orth Adventures

www.seabird.org

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Catamaran Cruise

Cruise around the Bass Rock and the island of Craigleith.

On board our custom-built, 55 seat catamaran enjoy an hour-long trip where you will see a variety of wildlife. Look out for gannets, puffins, razorbills, guillemots, cormorants, shags, seals and occasionally dolphins.

The facts:

– Easter to October, subject to weather and sea conditions.

– Suitable for all ages.

– Around 1 hour.

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Islands Seabird Seafari

Experience the Bass Rock, Craigleith, the Lamb and the historic coastline on our Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs).

Our 12 seat RIBs are fast and, as well as the islands, take in the mighty Tantallon Castle, the secret wartime base at Gin Head, Canty Bay and historic shipwreck sites. This is a longer trip than the Cruise.

The facts:

– Easter to October, subject to weather and sea conditions.

– Boats are fast; waterproofs provided.

– 12 passengers.

– Minimum age 7.

– RIBs are not suitable for anyone with back ailments or who is pregnant.

– Around 1 hour 15 mins.

3 Isle

of May landing trips

Two top wildlife destinations in one! Land on the Isle of May National Nature Reserve and cruise past the Bass Rock.

Free to explore or guided photography trips also available.

This is the biggest puffin colony on the east coast of Britain (April to July) plus guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes, fulmars, shags, eiders, terns and seals.

The facts:

– Easter to October, subject to weather and sea conditions.

– Boats are fast; waterproofs provided.

– 12 passengers.

– Minimum age 7. Age 16 for photographic trips.

– RIBs are not suitable for anyone with back ailments or who is pregnant.

– Around 4 hours, with a minimum of 2 hours 30 mins ashore, (3 hours for photographic trips).

What you need to know

See stunning Firth of Forth wildlife on board one of our boat trips – there’s different wildlife to see throughout the year and at different stages of the breeding season.

We follow the wildlife watching code and our expert guides provide a fantastic experience, with minimal disturbance to the wildlife.

We also offer exclusive Bass Rock landing trips – visit www.seabird.org for more info.

All prices, dates and sailing times are on our website or available in the Boat Booking Office. There is a 10% discount for Members of the Scottish Seabird Centre.

Members can also enjoy free entry to the Discovery Experience and discounts in the Gift Shop and Seabird Café.

Our boat trips are very popular and advance booking is strongly recommended at www.seabird.org.

Full payment is taken at the time of booking – bring your confirmation on the day. * Please note: we cannot guarantee sightings of particular wildlife.

Please refer to the T&Cs for your trip – when you book, you will be asked to confirm that you have read these. For safety reasons, some of our boat trips have age and fitness level restrictions, so please check that you will be able to travel.

Safety is our priority and all boat trips are subject to weather, sea conditions and demand (minimum passenger numbers apply). Weather and sea conditions can change quickly and occasional cancellations at short-notice may be necessary.

Trips are not guaranteed but full refunds or alternative dates and times are offered in the event of cancellation for the reasons above. For all the info, visit www.seabird.org.

Dive in to our all new Discovery Experience

Enjoy great days at the seaside with the 5 star Scottish Seabird Centre. Visit the Discovery Experience and explore the wonder of Scotland’s marine environment.

Control the interactive live cameras and zoom in on the amazing local wildlife.

Highlights include the world’s largest colony of northern gannets on the Bass Rock and the puffins on the Isle of May Nature Reserve.

Immerse yourself in the interactive games, exhibits and Virtual Reality gannet dive.

Browse the brilliant range of local eco-friendly products in the Gift Shop and relax in the Seabird Café with seaside sun deck, boasting stunning views over the North Berwick beaches, Firth of Forth and Bass Rock.

Discovery Experience admission is available to all boat passengers at a discounted price.

Easy to get to

The Harbour, North Berwick, EH39 4SS 01620 890202 info@seabird.org

www.travelinescotland.com

Train: R egular 35 minute service direct from Edinburgh Waverley www.scotrail.co.uk 0344 811 0141.

Bus: Various services. Check www.travelinescotland.com.

Bike: R acks available. Forms part of the John Muir Way. Car: Signposted from the A1, north and south. Follow signs for North Berwick.

Parking available.

The Scottish Seabird Centre is a conservation and education charity, dedicated to inspiring and educating people about the Scottish marine environment, motivating them to care for and support conservation projects to protect it.

Images Š S ean Bell, Miles Hand-McCready, Rob McDougall, Helen Pugh, Susan Davies, Greg Mcvean, Gareth Easton, Maggie Sheddan.

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