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A date with nature > Dates > Gannet and Puffin cruises
Gannet and Puffin cruises23 May to 11 July 2009
From May onwards, the cliffs of Bempton and Flamborough become a little crowded with over 200,000 seabirds setting up home for the summer. We could only marvel at the spectacle of awesomely huge cliffs towering above us and teeming with the incessant activity and noise of thousands of birds! When can you see us?There are a number of three-hour cruises throughout May to July. What's at the site?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 the cruises. How to find usAll cruises depart from Bridlington's North Pier. Details will be sent with your tickets. What should I bring?Passengers can buy refreshments on board, or bring their own. There are toilets on board. Passengers will need warm waterproof clothing, however you can go below deck. No tripods please. Still got some questions?Telephone: 01262 850959 to book by credit or debit card. Please note, the telephone is manned on a part-time basis. If the phone switches to answerphone please leave a short 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. Find out more
Thanks to the Yorkshire Belle for kindly hosting the cruises. |
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© 2009 The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Charity registered in England and Wales no 207076, in Scotland no SC037654
Privacy and Accessibility. Unless otherwise stated, all text copyright the RSPB. Photography and images copyright individual owners, as follows. Gannet coming in to land at nesting colony, Bempton Cliffs - Graham Catley People enjoying a seabird cruise off Bempton - Trevor Charlton |