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Seabirds and Seals - Day Tours

Victoria Pier, Lerwick ZE2 9ER, Scotland
44(0)7595 540 224
Ranked #1 of 2 tours in Lerwick
5.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Tours
Traveller Description: Seabirds and Seals is a boat trip that lasts approximately 3 hours.  The boat, Dunter III leaves from Victoria Pier in the centre of Lerwick, a two... more »
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Salisbury, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

This is absolutely a must do if you have any interest in geology and birdlife/wildlife in Shetland! And even if you're not - then you should go on this trip to see what you're missing!!! The boat itself is well-equipped, with a warmed salon to get out of the elements, with ample viewing space outside the salon and the viewing... More

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Sevenoaks
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011
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We booked for this because of the rave reviews on TA. Well let me add my voice to the raves. It was superb. Extremely knowledgeable people, nature at its best and then la creme de la creme a small underwater submarine giving actual views of what lies beneath the sea. Extraordinary. Congratulations to all involved. We will never forget our... More

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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011
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We came in on a cruise ship, and forwent the expensive excursion to do this based on other TripAdvisor reviews. We are glad we did. The boat (and equipment) are not fancy (or even very modern), but the attention to detail and the 2 guys manning our boat were great. It was quite informative, please we just really liked them.... More

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Lerwick, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011
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I went on the trip toward the end of the seabird breeding season (end of August) and luckily managed to pick a sunny, calm day. Noss is by far and away the most spectacular island in Shetland and the sight, smell and sound of the seabird colonies is just incredible and should be experienced by all who visit Shetland!!! Jonathan... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011
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I decided to go on this tour based on previous reviews and I agree with them entirely. It was a truly amazing experience and I would highly recommend it if you're visiting Shetland. The scenery around Bressay and Noss is spectacular. We saw a colony of thousands of gannets - and had to watch our heads! - as well as... More

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amazonlady1
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

We booked this independently from the UK when we were on a cruise ship on a short day trip. Despite the weather being rather cold and wet we had such a perfect day and i will never forget the gannet colony on the huge cliffs. This boat was not overcrowded and the knowledge of the staff was fantastic, would recommend... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

Just returned from doing this trip today. Helped by the beautiful weather, which meant we were able to go into the cave and view things on the underwater camera - very informative. Loved the gannet colony - though a bit smelly. Would recommend this visit to anyone visiting Shetland. Great to see the seals too!!

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Cerritos, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2011

We hired Sinclair s Taxis and the owner of the company, John Garriock took us on his suggested three hour tour. First stop was to see Puffin's cliff side. John could drive us up to the top and we got...yes..a birds eye view. The rest of the time we spent with John was great and we had a super time.... More

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Cheshire
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2011
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What a fantastic trip this was with two experts who make the perfect team. The cruise is accomplished with the least disturbance to the wildlife and the commentary was excellent. There can be few who know as much about these waters around Shetland as John and Alan. My passion is for the gannets – they are so elegant. To see... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2011

This is an experience not to be missed. It was so amazing to see thousands of birds at such close proximity, gannats, fulmers, guillemots, artic terns and puffins flying across the water around Noss. The underwater camera gave us another dimension, and the the crew's knowledge was outstanding. Yes there is a cost involved, but it is an exceptional experience... More

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