Dale Princess Boat Trips
Skomer Island Landing Trips
Take a 15 minute boat ride and step off into one of the best seabird and seal experiences in Southern Britain, a world dedicated to wildlife and a perfect day out for anyone who will appreciate on of nature's most wonderful spectacles. You'll see at close quarters comical puffins, guillemots, razorbills, fulmars, cormorants, choughs, short-eared owls, gannets, Manx shearwaters, and a host of other birds.
- Depart Martin's Haven daily at 10am, 11am and 12 noon (21st March - 31st October)
- No Landings on Monday (except Bank Holidays) Island Closed 20th - 22nd May 2008
- Adults £9 - Under 16 £6 -- No Bookings Required
- Landing fee payable on the Island of £6 for Adults, £5 for OAP and £3 for students. Children FOC
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Every trip an unforgettable wildlife experience.
Grey seals are in evidence all year round and the delightful white fur coated pups from late August. You may even catch a glimpse of the families of passing porpoises and dolphins.
In early summer the scene is spectacular when carpets of wild flowers scent the air and spread as far as the eye can see and visit Britain's largest undisturbed prehistoric Iron Age Settlement with hut circles, cemeteries and field systems as part of a fascinating walk that takes you back to 2000BC.
You'll encounter an extravaganza of sights, sounds and smells that is truly unforgettable.
Round Island Cruises
An hour's experience with the commentary of an expert naturalist as you take in some unique views from the water of Skomer's seabirds soaring around the cliff.
Times of departure
- Depart everyday at 1pm. There will be an additional trip at 11.30am on Mondays. (Except bank holidays).
Price:
- Adults: £9.00 (including commentary)
- Children : £6.00 (including commentary)
No Booking Required
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Email: pembrokeshireislands@dale-sailing.co.uk
Evening Seabird Spectacular
The sun is setting on Skokholm and the Skomer Marine Nature Reserve, and the Manx Shearwaters are rafting awaiting the darkness of night to provide cover to return to their nests on these beautiful Pembrokeshire Islands - bring your camera and dress warmly! The darker it becomes, the noisier they become. The Shearwaters are a recent addition and an estimated 120,000 pairs have settled on Skomer and Skokholm.
These weekly cruises are an experience not to be missed as an expert National Park Guide will help you to enjoy great rafts of Puffins, guillemots, razorbills, Manx shearwater and identify the thousands of seabirds as they return after a day's fishing from far out at sea.
Times of Departure:
- Depart 7pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 29th April - 1st August
Price:
- Adults: £12.00
- Children : £8.00
Book Through Dale Sailing
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Email: pembrokeshireislands@dale-sailing.co.uk
Grassholm
Grassholm Island, a RSPB bird sanctuary, is home to 35,000 breeding pairs of gannets. Grassholm is nature at its best - bring along your camera as there will be plenty of photo opportunities to get close to the gannets, guillemots, razorbills and seals at Grassholm. It is possible to see porpoise, dolphins, sunfish, and a host of seabirds on the 11 mls open sea adventure boat trip.
- 3 hour cruises, Mondays at 2.00pm, departing from Martin's Haven
- Adults £30.00 - Children £30.00
- April 7th to August 18th (except Bank Holidays)
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We reserve the right to change times of departure in the event of unsuitable weather conditions
Departure Point - Martin's Haven - SA62 3BJ - Click on the Markers Below for More Information
Directions to the embarkation point at Martins Haven:
Take the B4327 road from Haverfordwest. Before you reach Dale there is a right hand turn to Martins Haven signposted with a "Skomer embarkation point" brown sign. Follow this road to Martins Haven through the village of Marloes until after a narrow country lane you reach the car park on your left.
Accommodation on Islands
There is accommodation available on Skomer (self catering). Skomer has the facility to accommodate 15 people per night. The islands at night provide an experience, which is unique - at times chaotic with nocturnal shearwater activity yet peaceful and remote- a genuine "get away from it all" break.
For further information regarding accommodation and group booking contact:
The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Telephone: (01239) 621600
Email enquiries: islands@welshwidlife.org
Website: www.welshwidlife.org