Puffin Island
Amazing Wildlife & Spectacular Scenery
With spectacular scenery and an array of wildlife it’s easy to see why we take thousands of passengers each year to view this beautiful island. Located at the NE entrance of the Menai Strait this little island hosts an abundance of wildlife including Atlantic grey seals, resident coastal birds and visiting sea birds. All our cruises offer an entertaining and informative commentary, we’ll point out places of interest and tell you about the local history. We’ll also help you spot the different birds and wildlife along the way.
Puffin Island also known as Ynys Seiriol in Welsh, is located at the Northeast entrance of the Menai Straits and is the ninth largest island off the Welsh coast. The island is steeped in history with the monastic ruins of St Seiriol and the old semaphore station to be seen, you will also pass the lighthouse at Penmon Point. Puffin Island is now a bird sanctuary and a nesting site for many species of breeding seabirds. The main season is between April and July when you are likely to see common guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes and of course puffins but as with all seabirds outside of the breeding season they are only found out at sea (you will not see puffins on these cruises outside of the breeding season). We also find fulmar and eider duck breeding on the island and often spot the odd black guillemot in the area too. Other species such as cormorant and shags are on the island all year round as are our resident Atlantic grey seals. You may even be lucky enough to encounter porpoise, sometimes even dolphin.
Please note, we will only ever sail if the conditions are safe, however this is a sea cruise and sometimes the sea state around the island can be rougher than in Beaumaris and the Menai Strait.
All our trips depart from Beaumaris, you don’t get off on the island and the duration is a guide but can vary slightly with tidal conditions.
Standard Cruises
Our Standard Cruises are on-board Neptune Explorer, the first vessel in the UK to be coded under the ‘small seagoing code’ licensed to carry 54 passengers. Meeting the highest safety standards, she is incredibly maneuverable with fantastic sea keeping properties, she’s the workhorse of the fleet. By far the finest passenger vessel sailing the Menai Strait, just ask any of thousands of customers who come out with us each year.
Puffin Island Cruise Duration 80-minutes; Max passengers 54 |
Adults (17+) |
£18.95 |
Child (11 - 16) |
£13.95 |
Child (4 - 10) |
£11.95 |
Young child (0 - 3) |
£0.95 |
* Dogs free
Deluxe Cruises
Our Deluxe Cruirses on-board Supanova or Salacia provide each passenger with extra space, extra speed and a more face to face experience with your skipper/guide. With limited numbers on-board there’s plenty of space for that more exclusive feel.
Deluxe Puffin Island Cruise Duration 65-minutes; Max passengers 22 |
Adults (17+) |
£24.95 |
Child (11 - 16) |
£20.95 |
Children (4 - 10) |
£18.95 |
Young Child (0 - 3) |
£0.95
|
* Dogs free
Important Information for all Cruises
Our Cruises are suitable for all ages, there are basic toilet facilities on-board each boat, you can even bring your dog with you. If you have special access requirements we have prepared an access statement. Please note we cannot accommodate wheelchairs on Salacia or Supanova, it may be possible to accommodate wheelchairs on Neptune Explorer but please read our access statement and contact us before booking.
Our Cruises depart from Beaumaris Pier (postcode LL58 8BS) unless otherwise stated. You must check in at our ticket kiosk 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Please note TRIPS WILL NOT BE DELAYED FOR LATE ARRIVALS.
It is always best to book, we fill up fast especially in the holidays. Please book online, or if you want to just check sailing times you can see them on our booking page too. You can book online up to 1 hour before departure. We don't take bookings over the phone or by email, but if we have any availability left you can book at our ticket kiosk by Beaumaris Pier.