Rathlin Seals & Lighthouses Tour
A relaxed two-hour cruise to Rathlin's seal haul-outs and towering lighthouses. Fresh sea air, big cliffs and relaxed seal watching.Cost:
£27.50 – £35.00 per personDuration:
2hAbout this experience
Rathlin at its most relaxed: the classic Rathlin Sound cruise in its quieter season. Two hours from Ballycastle among the seals, the cliffs and the lighthouses.
On the water
– Out of Ballycastle harbour with views of the North Coast, Rathlin Island and, on a clear day, the Mull of Kintyre, Islay and Jura
– Rue Point lighthouse and the seals at Ushet Port
– The East Lighthouse at Altacorry, 72 metres above the sea
– Bruce's Cave, where Robert the Bruce sheltered in 1306
– The crew's stories of the coast as the cliffs rise around you
Wildlife you may see
– Seals hauled out on the rocks and bobbing in the coves
– Resident seabirds along the cliffs
– No puffins in the off season: they're out at sea until spring
– Late summer brings the odd minke whale or basking shark (rare and never promised, but it happens)
Good to know
– Warm clothes and a coat (Dryrobes are great); bring a blanket if you feel the cold
– Mixed indoor and outdoor seating
– We can't promise wildlife, but the crew will always help you look
– Weather dependent
Departs: Ballycastle Marina · Duration: approx 2 hours
NB: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Ballycastle is busy, so allow time for parking.
Your Host
Kintra Boat Tours is family run, sailing from Ballycastle harbour aboard the Selkie with a local crew who know every cave, colony and lighthouse on this coast. We can't promise wildlife, but we always help you look.