Wild Rathlin: Puffins, Seals & Lighthouses Experience

About this experience

NB: Trips depart at the time shown on your booking confirmation. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to allow time for boarding. Ballycastle can be extremely busy during peak season, so please allow extra travel and parking time.

Discover the wild beauty of Rathlin Island on this unforgettable coastal adventure combining spectacular wildlife, dramatic scenery, iconic lighthouses, and a 1-hour Rathlin Island stop.

Cruise along Rathlin’s rugged coastline as we explore towering sea cliffs alive with seabirds, hidden caves, and remote lighthouse stations shaped by the Atlantic Ocean. This immersive experience offers the perfect mix of wildlife watching, sightseeing, and free time ashore.

🐦 Wildlife Highlights

• Spot puffins (seasonal) along the cliffs


• See guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes & other seabirds


• Watch seals basking on the rocks below


• Keep an eye out for dolphins, porpoises & other marine wildlife

🚤 What’s Included

• Scenic cruise to Rathlin Island


• Views of seabird nesting cliffs & historic lighthouses


• 1-hour stop on Rathlin Island


• Live commentary from our experienced crew

🏝️ Your Time Ashore

Enjoy free time to explore Church Bay at your own pace:

• Visit the Boathouse Visitor Centre


• Stroll around the harbour & village


• Food & drinks available to purchase locally at the Manor House Hotel or McCuaig’s Bar (not included in ticket price)
  

📌 Good to Know

• Dress appropriately for the weather (layers recommended)
  


• Flat, comfortable footwear is advised


• Toilet facilities available onboard & on Rathlin Island


• Tours are weather dependent (full refund provided if cancelled)
  

Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, families, and anyone wanting to experience the wildlife, scenery, and island spirit of Rathlin in one unforgettable journey.

📍 Departs from Ballycastle Outer Harbour
⏳ Approx. 3.5 hours
🎟️ Book now and discover the wild side of Rathlin Island!