Join us on this 2-hour Voyage as we circumnavigate Skomer Island Nature Reserve for an exciting fully guided wildlife tour. Experience a truly memorable boat trip as we visit one of the largest Puffin Colonies in the UK!
Skomer Island is home to thousands of nesting seabirds including 42,000 Puffins and 350,000 breeding pairs of Manx Shearwaters, between April and July.
As well as hosting many other sea birds including Razorbills, Guillemots, and Kittiwakes, also keep an eye out for Seals, Porpoises, and the occasional pod of Common Dolphins!
We also take you across St Brides Bay and through the famous Jack Sound!
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DURATION |
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2hr Fully Guided Wildlife Voyage |
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SUITABLE FOR |
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Ages 6 + . No dogs on this Voyage. |
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EXPECT TO SEE |
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Razorbills, Guillemots and Kittiwakes, also keep an eye out for Seals, Porpoises, and the occasional pod of Common Dolphins! As well as the spectacular Scenery and Geology of Skomer Island |
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DEPARTURES |
| 1130 & 1515 hrs | |
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SAILINGS |
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April to late July |
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PRICE |
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£62 per person |
Departure Point
St Justinians (St Davids Old Lifeboat Station), 2 miles (3km) west of St Davids.
This is the departure point for our Voyages.
Once you have booked either online, in our office or by telephone you will receive full directions to make it to St Justinians.
Alternatively, the quickest way to find directions is by putting ‘St Justinians' into Google Maps and this will take you directly to the destination.
Check-In & Meeting Point
At Justinians we have our dedicated check-in and meeting point. This is located by the Kisok on the right-hand side when you arrive at St Justinians. You must ensure you have your ticket with you on arrival.
You must arrive at least 30 minutes before the boat departure time (e.g. – if your boat trip is at 10.15 am, please arrive at 09.45 am).
Parking Facilities
Parking Facilities are available at St Justinians. There is free parking for up to 40 cars and one disabled parking slot. There is a seasonal overflow field carpark which costs £4 per day.
Buses
There is a local bus service called the Celtic Coaster Minibus which operates from April through the end of September.
Full details of this bus service can be found on the following website link-
https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/bus-routes-and-timetables/bus-routes-list-coastal-buses
Walking
You can also walk to St Justinians from St Davids via the road, the distance is 2 miles (3km). If you choose to walk, we advise that it takes approximately 45 minutes.
Accessibility
To access the slipway to get to the boat, you must walk down 50 + steps. For passengers with severe mobility issues, unfortunately, access to the boat may not be suitable due to the sheer number of steps. There is also no access for wheelchair users to get down there.
What to bring with you
Warm clothes (it’s always colder at sea), bottle of water, suncream, sun cap, sunglasses, waterproofs (if needed).
We provide every passenger with a fitted lifejacket, and we can also provide warm waterproof coats if needed.
Binoculars and Camera (optional).
Cancellation Policy
If we must cancel for any reason (e.g., poor weather and sea conditions etc.), we will either try to re-book you onto a different day or you will be entitled to a full refund.
If you need to cancel your booking – up to 48 hours’ notice before departure, we will give you a 90% refund (we must cover admin and credit card fees).
Up to 24 hours before departure, a 75% refund can be made. If you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice, NO REFUND will be given.
