Wild Rathlin: Seals, Lighthouses & Island Landing Experience
Rathlin in the quieter months: sail from Ballycastle beneath the cliffs and lighthouses, in search of seals, dolphins and porpoises, then spend a whole hour ashore on the island. About 3 and a half hours.Cost:
£27.50 – £42.00 per personDuration:
3h 30minAbout this experience
Rathlin Island in the quieter months: the same cliffs, caves and lighthouses, with the crowds gone and the seals still home. Finished with a whole hour ashore on the island itself.
On the water
– From Ballycastle harbour along Rathlin's rugged Atlantic coastline
– Towering cliffs, hidden sea caves and remote lighthouses
– Live commentary from our local crew the whole way
Wildlife you may see
– Seals hauled out on the rocks and bobbing in the coves
– Dolphins and porpoises along the route (never guaranteed)
– Resident seabirds on the cliffs and the water
– Late summer brings the odd minke whale or basking shark (rare and never promised, but it happens)
– No puffins on this one: by late August they're back out at sea
Your hour ashore at Church Bay
– Visit the Boathouse Visitor Centre
– Wander the harbour and village
– Coffee or a bite at the Manor House or McCuaig's (not included)
Good to know
– Layers and flat shoes recommended (Dryrobes are great)
– Toilets onboard and on Rathlin
– We can't promise wildlife, but the crew will always help you look
– Weather dependent
Departs: Ballycastle Outer Harbour · Duration: approx 3.5 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.