Shetland Seabird Tours - The Noss Boat

Shetland Seabird Tours - The Noss Boat No.1 Noss Boat⚓️Join us for a real © Gannet’s Eye View, the © “Ultimate Shetland Wildlife & Photography Boat Tour Experience”. Wild Shetland ….

Daily Scheduled Boat Tours to Noss & Bressay 🐋 Bespoke photo tours available. Unique carbon neutral, naturalist led tours.📷💚 Shetland Seabird Tours - THE NOSS BOAT - WELCOME ABOARD! Shetland’s No.1 Wildlife & Photography Boat Tour Company

* GOLD AWARD - Green Tourism

* FINALISTS - VIBES - UK Small Business environmental awards '24

* WINNER “BEST VISITOR ATTRACTION EXPERIENCE” HITA Thistle Awar

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* FINALISTS "BEST VISITOR ATTRACTION EXPERIENCE” & "BEST OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE" HITA Thistle Awards '24

* 1 of the top 10 boat tours in the UK: The Guardian ….. (& The Week magazine).

* TOP 7 BEST UK BOAT TOURS - The Times '24

* The Winner of "Wildlife Tour Company of the Year 2022 for Scotland, United Kingdom" Travel & Hospitality awards '22.

* “Best Wildlife & Photography Boat Tour Company” Scottish Enterprise Awards '21

* A proudly CARBON NEUTRAL business with CONSERVATION & EDUCATION at the root of our fun, wildlife-filled, multi award winning boat tours. We deliver, engaging, current & totally © original content both online & out at sea! We are proud leaders in our field.

* Come aboard the Noss Boat and experience a © real ‘GANNETS EYE VIEW'......we are the original, longest running active Noss Boat starting our local, family run business in 2016 & still the same owners, crew & boat (upgraded to fabulous new boat in 2018!).

* We offer clearly scheduled, daily wildlife boat tours from Victoria Pier, Lerwick to the famous Noss National Nature Reserve and around Bressay. The “ultimate Shetland wildlife & photography experience” with Shetland's ONLY naturalist led boat tour company.

* DAILY MORNING NOSS BOAT TOUR: 9:45am

* DAILY AFTERNOON NOSS BOAT TOUR: 12:45pm

* DAILY LATE AFTERNOON NOSS BOAT TOURS 03:45pm (not Mon & Sat)

* ORIGINAL 'EARLY BIRD' PHOTO TOURS run Mon & Sat: 05:30am
Min 4 people, prior booking essential.

2025 BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN......

* BESPOKE PHOTO WORKSHOP TOURS
We also original, unique private bespoke photo tours catering for a variety of film & photo requirements. Rebecca & Phil have a wealth of photographic expertise between them, essential to have the knowledge when offering these specific photographic services. We also collaborate with some big names in the photography world offering bespoke tours for both above & underwater imagery. Please get in touch to discuss your ideas and requirements!

* A highlight is our unique Gannet feeding & diving frenzy within feet of the boat - an unrivalled spectacle with incredible photographic opportunities. 25,000 northern gannets swirl in the air above us and fill the honeycomb, sandstone ledges of Noss cliffs towering above us. We are also joined by a wealth of other seabirds & wildlife in one the richest marine environments in the UK. From puffin, razorbills and guillemots, to close seal encounters, occasional surfacing Minke Whale and increasing Orca sightings....let us show you the best Shetland has to offer. We give you the TIME at the wildlife sights to maximise your experience.

* You'll be welcomed by your highly experienced ornithologist, skipper & wildlife guide - Phil Harris. Our beautiful Redbay boat, the Ayda Ruby, is a comfortable, bespoke wildlife boat with plenty of room to stand, photograph and enjoy, perfect for navigating the waters around Shetland.

* Every passenger has their own NEW comfortable upholstered seat with backrest (a big bonus when out on the water!) as well as having full access to a large decking area for fabulous all round, panoramic viewing and photography. We also have a partial canopy cover we can attach if needed & an easily accessible TOILET facility!

* We take a maximum of 12 passengers per trip and provide life jackets, 12 sponsored binoculars and bespoke SST seabird identification charts for all (in 5 languages!) as well as our original free eco-friendly packs for young children (worth £10). “We are the boat of choice for tour groups, families, photographers and all major film crews” copyright SST’25.

**AS SEEN ON TV**
BBC Springwatch …. We are used by all the main wildlife tour companies in the UK & from abroad - please get in touch early to book your group tours with us as spaces at prime times fill fast.

£60 Adults £25 under 16's

BEST BOAT - BEST CREW - BEST VALUE - BEST EXPERIENCE

Bespoke tours & private charters by arrangement, please contact us for prices. Book now online via our website or call us on: +44 (0)7767872260

* WiSe scheme accredited 2022-2025. We take our overwhelming passion for wildlife & the environment very seriously & we’re delighted to have been awarded the certification & accreditation from this highly regarded British company in 2022.

* Recommended Boat Tours Operator - Seawatch Foundation 2023-2025

25/07/2025

A much-loved sweet and flower shop has been advertised for sale after 70 years under family ownership.

Brilliant night out tonight for The Noss Boat team and extended family at the superb fine dining restaurant - We first ...
24/07/2025

Brilliant night out tonight for The Noss Boat team and extended family at the superb fine dining restaurant -

We first met these guys at the HITA thistle awards ceremony back in 2022! What a night!

If you are visiting Lerwick be sure to book a table for lunch or dinner here, wonderful innovative chefs using a host of local fresh ingredients to produce some mighty fine flavoured dishes! Tonight was exceptional, the 9 is us enjoyed dishes including Trio of Pork: Pork loin, crispy pickled pork belly, pork shoulder croquette, celeriac cream apple puree, cherry sauce. Duo of Lamb:
9hrs Shetland Lamb| lamb chops, sweet potato, broccoli, lamb jus. Phil and I had the beautiful Goto Lugaw: Rice, roasted cauliflower, aubergine tonkatsu, wild mushroom, egg, garlic crumb (Sweet potato). The starter scallops were incredible as were the frozen margarita and pana cotta desserts! Local fine dining at its best! Phil only just made the dinner after the 3rd full Noss Boat tour of the day and stuck to the very delicious mocktails tonight !!

This week The No.1 Noss Boat received the 2025 Traveller’s Choice Award from Tripadvisor. We have enjoyed receiving exce...
24/07/2025

This week The No.1 Noss Boat received the 2025 Traveller’s Choice Award from Tripadvisor. We have enjoyed receiving excellence awards annually from Tripadvisor every year since our business began back in 2016 - and we are celebrating beating our 10th successful year in business this year. . Althoughi open to regular abusexacross its platform, Tripadvisor is still a valuable platform for our passengers to share personal, genuine experiences with us. With well over 500 genuine, excellent 5 star review ratings - we thank you so much for every single one! Your feedback fuels us and drives us to continue offering the best of the best - thank you! The No.1 Noss Boat. .scotland .cameras

More wildlife tour groups including our annual returning friends at Wild Discovery .discovery.dan on the Noss Boat this ...
19/07/2025

More wildlife tour groups including our annual returning friends at Wild Discovery .discovery.dan on the Noss Boat this week sharing marine adventures with our very own naturalist, ornithologist and experienced skipper Phil. We also enjoyed the company again of who returned to the Isles!

Another beautiful day on the water today with full tours once the fog had lifted!

Again this year we have been awarded by the European Travel & Hospitality Awards ⭐️ this time for our innovative environ...
19/07/2025

Again this year we have been awarded by the European Travel & Hospitality Awards ⭐️ this time for our innovative environmental commitment & high customer service. Thanks so much! The Noss Boat team ♥️

The Noss Boat - Shetland Seabird Tours​ has been recognized as Eco Friendly Tour Company of the Year in Scotland as part of the prestigious European Awards 2025. This distinction is a testament to your commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences that leave a lasting impact on your guests.

“As an independent UK-based awarding body, we conduct a rigorous selection process, evaluating nominees based on online reviews, customer feedback, and overall industry excellence. Only the most outstanding tour operators and experience providers earn this recognition.”

Selection Criteria:

✔ Reviews – Offering immersive, memorable experiences that stand out in the industry
✔ Hospitality – Providing exceptional service and flexibility that keep clients returning
✔ Services – Ensuring every tour or activity exceeds expectations
✔ Ratings & Reviews – A strong online reputation backed by consistently excellent feedback

17/07/2025
Gannets Gannets Gannets and The Noss Boat crew- serious summer vibes among the seabirds and cetaceans of Noss NNR this w...
17/07/2025

Gannets Gannets Gannets and The Noss Boat crew- serious summer vibes among the seabirds and cetaceans of Noss NNR this week x

Birds Eye View of the Noss Boat this week, whilst our passengers get a full Gannets Eye View at eye level! Thanks for th...
16/07/2025

Birds Eye View of the Noss Boat this week, whilst our passengers get a full Gannets Eye View at eye level! Thanks for the wonderful image
We love being surrounded by gannets :)

It’s all go for the Noss Boat crew this week with 4 full wildlife-filled boat tours a day. We had can Early Bird original photo tour this morning before breakfast and then our 09.45, 12.45 and 15.45 scheduled tours all in stunning weather! Have you experienced The Noss Boat yet?

WOW - 🤩 thanks of Shetland Nature for these super images of our first 2025 fledgling guillemots! The jumplings have sta...
08/07/2025

WOW - 🤩 thanks of Shetland Nature for these super images of our first 2025 fledgling guillemots! The jumplings have started to descend! We saw our first yesterday. The perfect boat for wildlife tour groups and photography! :)

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Shetland Seabird Tours Ltd = The #1 NOSS BOAT Come and experience a real 'GANNETS EYE VIEW' with Shetland’s only naturalist led boat tour company. Daily 09.45 & 12.45 wildlife boat cruises from Victoria Pier, Lerwick to the famous NOSS National Nature Reserve & around Bressay. The ultimate Shetland wildlife & photography experience! We offer the BEST boat, the BEST guides, the BEST wildlife experience & the BEST value for money! A highlight is the incredible Gannet diving, feeding frenzy within feet of the boat - literally thousands of Gannets swirling around above the boat & diving for fish, an unrivalled spectacle with incredible photographic opportunities - all with the awesome NOSS cliffs backdrop. We also have LIVE underwater cameras showing the incredible marine life around Noss, so you can enjoy the spectacle both above & below the water! You’ll have the expertise of Phil, our highly experienced ornithologist, skipper, naturalist & guide - Our attractive boat is designed for wildlife watching, a very comfortable, bespoke wildlife cruiser with partial canopy cover if needed & plenty of room to stand, sit, photograph & enjoy - fabulous 360 degree panoramic viewing & large decking area (We are not part of any other boat tour company or “fleet” in Shetland, but are a family run, local company offering you a second to none wildlife boat experience!). Small groups -max 12 passengers per trip. Everyone has their own upholstered comfortable, forward facing seat with back as well as Opticron binoculars & wildlife identification guides behind every seat. The tour includes cruise around Bressay via Noss to enjoy Shetland's numerous seabirds & seals, scenic views & geology. We are of course always on the look out for Otters & Marine Mammals too, often the 1st to spot whales & be in the right place at the right time! Book now & see why we are No.1 on TripAdvisor & were shortlisted in the 2017 RSPB Nature Tourism Awards. We are not part of any £45 Adults £25 under 16's BOOK NOW!!