Discover the Farne Islands Wildlife with Billy Shiel's Boat Trips
Wildlife and heritage cruises from Seahouses to Inner Farne, Holy Island, and seal colonies — scenic views, expert commentary, and seasonal puffin sightings.
Featured Tours
Wildlife, seal, puffin and Holy Island cruises departing from Seahouses — options for every season and tide.
About Billy Shiel's Boat Trips
Billy Shiel's Boat Trips operates from Seahouses, England, offering a range of Farne Islands and coastal cruises focused on wildlife, history and scenic views. The company runs short and extended trips including the Inner Farne landing Boat Trip, Holy Island/Lindisfarne excursions aboard the new double-decker Farne's Lass, Sunset Cruises, Grey Seal Cruises with Seabirds, and Puffin Seabird Cruises with Seals. Each voyage includes knowledgeable commentary about local wildlife and heritage, with opportunities to see Grey Seals, Puffins and thousands of nesting seabirds during the breeding season.
The Inner Farne landing Boat Trip is a 2.5-hour visit to Inner Farne, highlighting St Cuthbert's legacy and the Grace Darling story. Holy Island/Lindisfarne cruises are 4.5-hour scenic journeys that visit Lindisfarne, feature views of Lindisfarne Castle, and include a complimentary mead sample at St Aidan’s Winery. Sunset Cruises circle the Farne Islands at dusk with coastal views and the chance to spot dolphins and Bamburgh Castle at sunset. The 1.5-hour Grey Seal Cruise focuses on seal colonies and seabird colonies and is suitable for all ages and is dog-friendly. The 2-hour Puffin Seabird Cruise emphasizes Puffins, Arctic Terns and seal watching with expert crew commentary. Sailings depart from Seahouses harbour, with options across seasons and tides. Booking information, schedules and availability are published by the operator; visitors should check tide times and trip details before travel.
Tours suit photographers, families and wildlife enthusiasts seeking coastal scenery, seal and seabird encounters from Seahouses harbour on small to medium-sized passenger vessels with informative onboard commentary.
Reserve Farne Islands Cruises from Seahouses
Secure seats for Inner Farne landings, Holy Island excursions, sunset cruises and seal or puffin trips — check schedules and tide times before booking.