Stornoway Seafari
Stornoway Seafari
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We are a small professional sea tour operator, run by an extremely experienced skipper, based in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Our services include wildlife/coastal tours that run seasonally between 1st April and 31st October and commercial/personal charters which are available 24/7. Our vessel is a brand new XS 850 rib, which is MCA coded for 12 passengers& 2 crew.
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Claire F
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The highlight of our holiday, by far. Gordy was welcoming, generous and informative. We saw eagles, seals, porpoises, an otter and a minke whale. We loved it and will be back, highly recommend!
Written 18 August 2023
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Smile ☺
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
This was a fantastic experience! The sights and wild life were amazing and with our tour guide Gordy at the helm it was very jovial 😍 I would highly recommend this trip ❤️
Written 10 August 2023
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Orlando L
10 contributions
May 2023
An absolutely amazing experience really friendly people and we saw whales seals and dolphins. I highly recommend it and it was a once in a lifetime experience
Written 30 May 2023
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Christine J
Stirling, UK11 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Interesting trip but four hours is a long time without a comfort break. The seats are extremely uncomfortable especially if sitting pillion with someone you don't know extremely well/intimately.
Written 5 August 2022
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Sarah G
5 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Really lovely guys. Gordy managed to fit us in last minute for a 1.5 hour trip. Boat was great fun - got fully kitted out in waterproof suits so we were nice and cosy. Saw seals, porpoises and plenty of sea birds including an Eagle! Very knowledgeable and you can tell they are very experienced. Would definately recommend a trip!
Written 25 July 2022
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Sheena B
Chacombe, UK150 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
We had a great trip yesterday, enjoying the swell with Captain Chris! Saw seals, a harbour porpoise and 3 great sightings of sea eagle. Chris was extremely careful to make sure everyone was comfortable but gave us a thrilling ride. He also entertained us with information, stories and jokes. Highly recommended!
Written 15 June 2022
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jandj20012018
Cumbria, UK14 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We got 2 places the night before for a 4 hour trip to Shiant Isles. Weather was mixed with some heavy rain so seriously appreciated the heavy oversuits provided.
We saw golden eagles, sea eagles dancing, puffins, guillemots, other nesting birds, seals, some cetaceans at a distance. Gordy was respectful to the wildlife, took us on amazing route, absolutely delightful afternoon trip, thanks!
We saw golden eagles, sea eagles dancing, puffins, guillemots, other nesting birds, seals, some cetaceans at a distance. Gordy was respectful to the wildlife, took us on amazing route, absolutely delightful afternoon trip, thanks!
Written 27 May 2022
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monstravels
6 contributions
Aug 2021
I was happy enough to see seals and the stunning scenery from the rib, so when our skipper, Chris, said to keep an eye out for Minke whales, I thought he was just trying to keep the kids on board busy. As it turned out, not one Minke but several, plus a pod of porpoises and dolphins. So much excitement on board - more the adults than the kids. The amazing colony of seals and fun ride were well worth the trip, but those Minkes, porpoises and dolphins, they were the unexpected treat for us all. Chris knows the area so well and was a constant spring of interesting info and knowledge. Plus he certainly has an eye for sealife! This trip turned out to be the highlight of my week of adventure!
Written 27 November 2021
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Mksheffield
4 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Great Skipper Chris. Informed and kept us entertained. Saw about 8 whales and dolphins and many seals. Even offered pork pies and Jaffa cakes mid way ! Amazing staff, boat and a must do.
Written 16 August 2021
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kharens13714
Caddington, UK25 contributions
Been wanting to do this for 2 years, finally got here! Well worth the wait to see 100's of puffins!!
Jul 2021
Lovely 4 hr trip in 'Our Lily' to the Shiant Isles , a lively little rib boat which was actually very comfortable! Nice to hear some local lore from Chris our pilot, as well as seeing White Tailed eagles, seals, dolphins, guillemots, kittewakes, and hundreds of puffins! I was so happy!! Now working out when we can find time to travel up from England again and come across to Lewis and go out on another trip to the Shiants. Thank you Gordy and Chris, it was well worth the wait.
Written 8 August 2021
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Mark D
Blantyre, UK5 contributions
We are looking to travel to Harris in July. What are the chances of seeing a whale at that time of year?
Stornoway Seafari
Stornoway, UK
Hi and thanks for your enquiry, Your chances of seeing cetaceans in July are very high however we are based out of Stornoway approx 50 mile drive from Harris , we recommend you contact Harris sea tours or Sea Harris and they should be able to get you booked on departing from Harris . 👍
THERESA C
41 contributions
Is the trip suitable for people with walking difficulties don't want to disembark on an island just hoping to see dolphins and wildlife. Thanks
Gordy M
The Hebrides, UK10 contributions
Hi yes it is suitable for anyone with walking difficulties as you are seated the duration of your non landing trip in a jockey style seating.
Thanks
Gordy
THERESA C
41 contributions
How do you get on the rib?
Gordy M
The Hebrides, UK10 contributions
Hi there
People usually get in the rib by stepping from pontoon into the non slip tubes then onto a seat all off which have a handle and then step down on the deck and into there seats. We also have a step up for people with any disabilities however any neck or back disabilities we strongly do not recommend the rib trip .
Regards
Gordy
Georgesnake
23 contributions
Does the boat land on the Shiant Islands?
Gordy M
The Hebrides, UK10 contributions
Hi, If requested we go ashore after getting permission from the grazing tenant. Next time we will be ashore on the islands will be 12th May however the boat is fully booked.