Excursion Shetland seabirds and seals by boat tour at Lerwick

Experience the spectacular cliffs, seabirds, seal colonies, and abundant marine life of the Shetland Sea during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing cruise excursion, combined with a walking tour of the famous Lodberries of Lerwick.

Lodberries Walking Tour

Starting from Victoria Pier, in the heart of the Old Town you will pass the Old Tolbooth from 1770 (recently restored and now used as the RNLI station) and go on to see the Lodberries. These were houses and warehouses sitting on their own piers so that goods could be loaded and unloaded directly from the boats and would have lined the shore in the 18th Century when Lerwick was the premier herring town in Northern Europe. Today we will have the opportunity to see one of the most picturesque with its thick sea-battered walls, slipway, pier and fish-drying shed.

Lerwick, Catamaran, Underwater Camera, Marine Life

Walk to your awaiting, twin-engine catamaran. After receiving your safety and boating instructions, embark the comfortable catamaran, which features lots of interior and exterior space for viewing Shetland's spectacular seabird and seal colonies. The catamaran also includes underwater viewing with a remote-controlled mini-submarine, which offers a unique and unforgettable showing of the teeming marine life below the surface of the Shetland Sea.

Shetland Sea Cruise, Noss Cliffs and National Nature Reserve, Bressay, Seabirds, Seal Colonies

During your scenic, approximately three-hour catamaran cruise, your ornithologist, captain and wildlife guide takes you on the ultimate Shetland wildlife experience. Enjoy breath-taking vistas and photo opportunities of some of the less-accessible cliffs of Shetland and awesome Noss Cliffs, then cruise around the Noss National Nature Reserve and Bressay to observe Shetland's abundant seabirds, seals, marine life, scenic views, and geology. Your tour concludes back at the pier. Upon arrival, disembark the catamaran and commence the short walk or shuttle transfer back to your ship.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Lerwick, Shetland Sea, Catamaran Cruise, Underwater Camera, Seabirds, Seal Colonies, Cliffs, Noss Cliffs and Nature Reserve, Marine Life

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, with a few steps to negotiate to embark/disembark the catamaran. The walking tour is approximately 45 minutes long, covering 1 mile of distance, mainly on flat terrain, including a few steps and slight inclines. This tour is not wheelchair-accessible. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring a weatherproof jacket or coat from the ship. Although frequently encountered on this type of tour, wildlife and marine life sightings are not guaranteed. A signed waiver is required to participate on this tour. The tour sequence may vary. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.