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Booking your 'sail around' tour of the Farne Islands

Visitors on a boat trip from Seahouses to Inner Farne, Farne Islands, Northumberland
What will you spot on your boat trip? | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

To sail around the Farne islands, you need to catch a boat from Seahouses harbour. It's recommended that you book your boat trip in advance. Read on to find out how to book and what to expect from your tour.

Safety information

Due to the potentially devastating impact of avian flu (bird flu) on seabird colonies, visitor access to Inner Farne and Staple Island is restricted, with no landings for the beginning of the 2023 breeding season. Visitors are still able to experience the magical wildlife of the Farne Islands from the sea by taking a 'sail around' tours, with dolphins and seals spotted regularly and occasionally even Minke Whales.

How to book

Tickets can be purchased in advance from one of the boat companies below:

When you arrive

On arrival in Seahouses, please park in one of the council operated pay and display car parks. There is currently no parking available on the harbour. Parking can fill up very quickly, so do allow yourself plenty of time to park before your booking. There is a short walk to the harbour.

A visitor photographing birds on the Farne Islands, Northumberland

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