Shetland Seabird Tours - The Noss Boat
Shetland Seabird Tours - The Noss Boat
Shetland Seabird Tours - The Noss Boat
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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The ultimate Shetland wildlife & photo experience with the No.1 NOSS BOAT. Incredible seabird spectacle & photographic opportunities with the towering Noss cliffs backdrop. Shetland's only pro-naturalist led, carbon neutral tour with live, fun, engaging commentary. Very comfortable, safe, bespoke wildlife watching boat. Max 12 passengers, toilet available. New upholstered seats with backrests for all, large decking area for panoramic viewing & photography. The Noss Boat visits Noss NNR & travels around Bressay to enjoy Shetland's rich natural marine environment, thousands of breeding seabirds, close seals encounters, scenic views & striking geology. Our tours are used by all major film crews including 'BBC Springwatch' & 'Wild Shetland'. We offer the best boat, the best experience & the best value for money, for all ages. WINNERS Best Visitor Attraction Experience - Highlands & Islands 2022/3. Our unique gannet feeding frenzy is a true highlight - come see a real gannet's eye view!!
Lerwick, Scotland
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2023
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Kathie D
Saint Louis, MO206 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
This was the best tour of our three week trip. Captain Phil was fun and knowledgeable, and he kitted us out with those new life preservers that are just like straps-not bulky at all.
I could not believe the birds we saw. Even in September, when the puffins were already gone, it was amazing. Phil had fish galore to entice them close to the boat for pictures.
Then, as we were coming along the back side of Noss Island, seals! Right up by the boat! So fun!
I totally recommend this tour.
I could not believe the birds we saw. Even in September, when the puffins were already gone, it was amazing. Phil had fish galore to entice them close to the boat for pictures.
Then, as we were coming along the back side of Noss Island, seals! Right up by the boat! So fun!
I totally recommend this tour.
Written 23 October 2023
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Adventure63254072830
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
This is a wonderful trip, not too long, and lots to see. The guide is perfect, very knowledgeable, and clear and very interesting. We did a good tour, but I was quite unprepared for the underwater feeding. It was sensational. The gannets were diving all around us, like missiles into the water. I couldn't get enough of this. It was a great wildlife experience. Can't thank them enough for such a good trip.
Written 25 September 2023
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Roger W
Silver Spring, MD18 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Our small-group tour with Seymour Travel went on an afternoon tour around the islands of Bressay and ss with Shetland Seabird Tours. What fun! Good weather, and a knowledgeable skipper/tour conductor, Phil, who knew every kind of bird we saw, the stages of their lives, their relations with the other birds -- and how to get them close to us! (Fish bait.) The boat is not large, but felt the right size for our group. Phil is experienced and competent, and I always felt safe. No one got seasick. Phil was very accommodating as well, quickly creating a way for a tour member to take pictures underwater with his waterproof camera. An exhilarating time for all, I think.
Written 16 September 2023
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Amanda W
Newark-on-Trent, UK58 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We booked for this tour in June 2022, but the weather was against us all week, booked for Sunday of this week and again it got cancelled thanks to the weather, but Phil got us on the boat for today (05/09/23). Having been visiting Shetland for a number of years now, this was by far the best thing we've ever done (close runners up being the Strawberry Tarts at the Original Cake Fridge, and the magnificent otters in the bay below Tangwick Haa).
The trip was stunning from start to end, I'd bought myself a new camera from the Camera Centre in Commercial Street (much better than giving my hard earned money to Amazon) and my goodness, I put it to good use. The geology is amazing, the birdlife even more, and the seals at the end of the tour have such huge 'feed me' eyes.
I never realised just how big Bressay is, we're staying at the Maryfield House Hotel on Saturday and Sunday night and I foolishly thought I would be able to walk much of the island!
Thank you Phil, absolutely the best trip ever, we loved it.
Can not recommend this tour highly enough, you need to book now!
The trip was stunning from start to end, I'd bought myself a new camera from the Camera Centre in Commercial Street (much better than giving my hard earned money to Amazon) and my goodness, I put it to good use. The geology is amazing, the birdlife even more, and the seals at the end of the tour have such huge 'feed me' eyes.
I never realised just how big Bressay is, we're staying at the Maryfield House Hotel on Saturday and Sunday night and I foolishly thought I would be able to walk much of the island!
Thank you Phil, absolutely the best trip ever, we loved it.
Can not recommend this tour highly enough, you need to book now!
Written 5 September 2023
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Gilly L
7 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Brilliant! Phil is hugely knowledgeable, the scenery is stunning and you will see a LOT of birds. The gannets chasing and diving are unforgettable.
Written 28 August 2023
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Tibor09
10 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
A wonderful seabird trip, planned so we could see the birds in the best possible conditions. Phil is an excellent guide, knowledgeable and informal.
Written 28 August 2023
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NewForestR
25 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
What a great trip!
Phil is so professional, and managed everything smoothly. His knowledge is wide on all the local nature etc, so that greatly added to the interest, and he provided lots of opportunities to take photos.
This trip was excellent in all respects. Highly recommended.
Phil is so professional, and managed everything smoothly. His knowledge is wide on all the local nature etc, so that greatly added to the interest, and he provided lots of opportunities to take photos.
This trip was excellent in all respects. Highly recommended.
Written 24 August 2023
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Mark_S1965
London, UK39 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Fanstatic trip, stunning scenery and brilliant birdwatching. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip. the extras like binoculars and bird identication sheets, as well as Phil's humourous, warts n all commentry were great. It's a small world too as it turned out that Phil and one of our party shareda mutual acquaintance totally unrelated to the Shetland Islands!
Written 22 August 2023
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johnno2010
NSW14 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Met Phil and his other passengers at the small boat harbour and after a safety briefing were soon heading out towards the Noss cliffs. There was early excitement as Phil spotted a Puffin in the water. The bird was having difficulty lifting itself above the waves into the air but eventually it succeeded and flew off. Arriving at the cliffs, we saw hundreds and hundreds (thousands?) of birds nesting, resting and flying above the cliffs. Guillemots, Gannets, Fulmars and Skuas. When Phil threw some small fish in to water birds, gannets in particular, dived into the water about the boat seeking a feed. We were able to stand and take many photos and videos of the action. This was a most memorable trip, we would recommend it to anyone interested in birdlife. Great value for money.
Written 19 August 2023
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284Mike_K
Wigan, UK32 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
I tried to go on this trip in 2022 when we visited Shetland but the weather was against us. I was delighted to be able to go this time. Phil is very knowledgable and everyone was delighted when George a harbour seal tried to get on board to eat the fish! The boat is comfortable and quite fast - the weather was great and it was good humoured trip. I had hoped to get some good photos and was pleased with what I managed to do. There were good views and lots of different seabirds. The diving gannets was the highlight of the trip for me - see photo/
Written 16 August 2023
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ukytravel
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL1 contribution
How bumpy/rough is the water? I have spinal problems and am anxious.
Shetland Seabird Tours
Shetland Islands, UK201 contributions
Hi. Thank you for your question, please email us at the email listed here on Tripadvisor or via our website and we can happily discuss your concerns. Personal comfort and safety is paramount to us and we do not risk these by going out in very poor sea conditions, our passengers come first. We can discuss your arrival date, weather forecast and your health and anxiety privately. Look forward to hearing from you, Many thanks SST
Anne S
United States7 contributions
Can someone please share the website or email address of this company? We are interested in this tour on Aug 12
Shetland Seabird Tours
Shetland Islands, UK201 contributions
Thank you for your message. We are not allowed to post our website unfortunately but if you type in our name into google it should come straight up! It’s our name with com on the end. Many thanks!
Dickson0202
Plymouth, MN1,081 contributions
Do you have any tours available tomorrow July 1? If yes what time, how long is the tour and what is the cost? In advance, many thanks.
Shetland Seabird Tours
Shetland Islands, UK201 contributions
Thank you for your message. We do not have our boat tours running tomorrow as the winds and swell are too rough for a comfortable trip. We do have a minibus tour instead offered with Phil as driver and guide which goes south to Sumburgh head via some scenic routes and sites. Puffins and Shetland ponies will feature on this tour. It’s from 10.00 to 14.00. If you’d like to book we have a few spaces left. Please contact us via phone or email and we can book you in. Thank you Rebecca SST 07767872260
Dickson0202
Plymouth, MN1,081 contributions
Do you have any tours available tomorrow July 1? If yes what time, how long is the tour and what is the cost? In advance, many thanks.
Shetland Seabird Tours
Shetland Islands, UK201 contributions
Please meet us at the Tourist Office in Lerwick town centre at 10am to join our minibus trip with Phil ....
MShamir
Jerusalem, Israel143 contributions
Is it far from the cruise ships dock? 09:45 tour is suitable for a 0800 docking?
Shetland Seabird Tours
Shetland Islands, UK201 contributions
Hi. Thank you for your question, which cruise ship will you be on? The majority of cruise ships dock/tenders arrive literally right next to where our boat leaves from in the small boat harbour, Victoria pier, Lerwick. You should have no problem making the 9.45 at all.
Kellie Z
Province of Pordenone, Italy85 contributions
Hello! We will be docking via cruise ship on July 5th. Do you have availablility for 4 people for a tour? Please provide your website if so in order for us to make a reservation (:
Shetland Seabird Tours
Shetland Islands, UK201 contributions
Thank you for your message regarding our tours on 5th July 2018. Unfortunately our 9.45 and 12.45 trips are fully booked. I am not sure what time you leave Shetland? we do still have spaces on the 3.45pm (trips last 2-2.5 hours) but I imagine this will be too late for you? Thank you for your interest. TripAdvisor does not allow us to give our website information out but it is the name of our company, it should be easy to find on any search engine. Thank you, SST
Chris H
Mazatlan, Mexico135 contributions
Aug 14 on the Seabourn Ovation from 0800-1800. Space for two?? Hours and cost? Thanks!
Shetland Seabird Tours
Shetland Islands, UK201 contributions
Hi. We have spaces on our 9.45 and 12.45 trips that day, you’d be welcome to join us. The trips are 2-2.5 hours and cost £45 adults £25 under 16’s. Please do feel free to book via our website or contact us via email or phone. Thank you, SST
CKennedySheridan
Naas43 contributions
Arriving on 26th May on Eclipse. Would you have room for two. Colin
Shetland Seabird Tours
Shetland Islands, UK201 contributions
Hi. We have 2 spaces left on the 12.45 yes. If you’d like to book please get in touch by email or phone or via our website as soon as possible to secure your places. We have others on the same trio off your boat. Thank you! Rebecca SST
Samtheman1000
Charlottetown, Canada
Arriving on Norwegian Jade on May 29th, from 9-5.
There is two of us. Whats available and whats the cost?
Roger
Shetland Seabird Tours
Shetland Islands, UK201 contributions
Hi thank you for your message. We currently have 2 spaces available on the 9.45 and 6 on the 12.45 on 29th May. Please get in touch via our website, email or call us if you’d like to book. Thank you, SST
We are arriving via cruise ship on May 17 staying from 10 to 6pm. What tours if any do you have scheduled for that day? We'd love to book something with you.
Shetland Seabird Tours
Shetland Islands, UK201 contributions
Hi Kristen, thank you for your message and interest in Shetland Seabird Tours. Unfortunately we are fully booked on all our trips on 17th May. We hope you have a great stop over in Lerwick. Sorry we cant help this time. Thank you, regards, Rebecca SST