Shearwater and Skua Cruises

30 August to 5 October

Late summer and early autumn are the best times to look for migrating seabirds as they pass over the North Sea on their long journeys.

On our Shearwater and Skua cruises you'll see many seabirds, from gannets, terns, auks and gulls, to the occasional Manx and sooty shearwaters flying alongside the boat.

Arctic skuas are commonly seen on these trips, often in dramatic aerial chases of gulls and terns. We have also seen pomarine, great and long-tailed skuas.

As most of these birds travel well-offshore, the three and a half hour cruise takes us three miles off Flamborough Head, around Bridlington Bay and then further south off the Yorkshire coast.

Prices are: Adults £12, children £6. Family ticket £30.

Opening times

In addition to the dates below, there will be a two-hour cruise geared towards children and families on 19 July at 4 pm. The cost for this is Adults £10, children £3, and a family ticket (two adults and two children under 14) £25.

Facilities

The 'Yorkshire Belle' offers ample covered and outside seating, and there is a saloon bar serving hot and cold drinks including beer and spirits. There are toilets on board. Please note that tripods cannot be used during your cruise.

How to get there

All cruises depart from Bridlington's North Pier (a map will be sent with tickets).

Enquiries

Telephone: 01262 850959 to book by Visa or Mastercard. Please note, the telephone is manned on a part-time basis. If the phone switches to answerphone please leave a message and we will call you back.

Why not make a day of it?

After you have finished the cruise, why not visit our nearby reserve on top of Bempton Cliffs.

• Flamborough peninsula

Thanks to the Yorkshire Belle for kindly hosting the cruises.