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ave goodbye to the last visitor boat of the day…the island and its unique evening wildlife are yours to enjoy! Relax in comfort at the ‘ Old Farm ’ self catering accommodation or wander off to find your Visitor accommodation is available in the recently Skomer Cruise perfect spot to watch one of the island’s renovated ‘ Cottage ’ and ‘ Cow Shed ’. Explore Skomer from the water . See the vast amazing sunsets. urrounded by shaded inlets, off NO ADVANCE BOOKING colonies of Puffins , Guillemots , Razorbills and watch shore rocks and sheltered coves, Both islands offer a nightly ‘bird log ’, so guests have The boat departs from Martin’s Haven Staying on Skokholm Island... out for Seals , Dolphins and Porpoises as you take a Skomer is an island full of mystery and the opportunity to discuss their wildlife sightings, (SA62 3BJ), near Marloes. cruise around Skomer’s Marine Conservation Zone. discovery – it’s a unique island just perfect getaway break for people who hear from experts and contribute their experiences. 1 hour Adult £12 Child £8 NO ADVANCE BOOKING SKOMER CRUISES 2016 waiting to be explored! For Skomer landings, tickets must be want to avoid the crowds and unwind. You’ll meet our island wardens, chat to our Fee is payable on the boat – cash only please Sailing times Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun obtained before your trip, at Lockley Lodge Skokholm is home to Pembrokeshire’s only bird researchers, be inspired by our fantastic The island is bursting with amazing Skomer Cruise 10.30am Depart 1pm daily (on the hill that leads down from the car observatory and a must for any nature lover. volunteers and learn all about Skomer Grassholm Cruise wildlife ; here our visitors have the unique 25th March – 11.45am On Bank Holiday Mondays park to the boat). and Skokholm . opportunity to get within a few feet of A Monday afternoon trip to the remote island of – 30th Sept (except depart 1pm only STAYING ON SKOMER ISLAND 2016 bank hols) – no 10.30am or 11.45am cruise he stunning islands of Skomer The Wildlife Trust of South and Pembrokeshire’s beautiful Puffins. Tickets are issued daily on a ‘first come In true Latin spirit, the Manx Shearwaters only join Grassholm – home to one of the world’s largest April £40 May–July £60 August – Sept £30 and Skokholm are located a West Wales and Dale Sailing have first served basis’, so please arrive K the island’s party late into the evening. They travel Gannet colonies (over 35,000 pairs). Seals bask on the Wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, IDS Mixed Dorm prices few miles off the beautiful been providing visitors with this early to secure your place. LAND all the way from South America to raise their young rocks surrounding the island whilst Porpoises and GRASSHOLM CRUISES 2016 walkers and visitors who are looking to April £35 May–July £45 August – Sept £30 Pembrokeshire Coast. unique opportunity to cruise, land FREE on these two beautiful Welsh islands! After dark, Dolphins are regular sightings. find a sense of solitude will instantly The boat fee is payable on the boat INA All prices are per person per night. Under 12 half price Sailing times Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun and stay on Skomer and Skokholm UG guests on both Skomer and Skokholm are invited Managed by the Wildlife Trust of fall in love with Skomer ! – the boat fee is accepted in cash only . 3 hours All ages £35 BOOKING ESSENTIAL Grasshom Cruise 1.00pm No sailings on the Dale Princess for over 30 years. Guided Spring Migration Bird Watching Weekend to witness the arrival of thousands of ‘Manxies’ South and West Wales , these 9 – 12 April (3 nights) £199pp – booking essential Tel: 01646 603123 or 01646 603109 11th April – (except Grassholm trips also leave daily returning to their island burrows after a day spent islands are home to a variety of Dale Sailing is the only boat Residential Photography W/shop with Andy Davies – 26th Sept bank hols) on our Dale Sea Safari RIB SKOMER LANDINGS 2016 SKOMER LANDING FEES 2016 Spectacular Tel: 01646 603109 to book / more info amazing wildlife including Puffins , operator permitted to land on 19 – 21 April (2 nights) £150pp – booking essential at sea. This truly is an experience not to be missed! Manx Shearwaters , Dolphins , these islands. Sailing Times 25th March – 30th Sept Prices Boat fee Landing fee Total Discover Skomer’s Hidden Secrets Prepare yourself for a WILD night! An evening cruise around the island of Skomer Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Adult £11 £10 £21 17 – 19 or 24 – 26 Aug (2 nights) £60 adults /£30 kids guided by a wildlife expert. Harbour Porpoises, Atlantic Grey includes family activities – booking essential SEABIRD SPECTACULARS 2016 Children 5 –16 £7 £5 £12 Seals , Razorbills , Gannets, Fulmars , No Depart 10am, 11am & 12noon Shearwater Week booking essential STAYING ON SKOKHOLM ISLAND 2016 Take in the incredible atmosphere as thousands of Sailing times Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun the unique Skomer Vole , Bluebells Sailings Return trips run from 3pm Children under 5 £7 FREE £7 27 Aug – 6 Sep (stay for 2 nights) £70 adults /£30 kids seabirds take flight above the cliffs of the island, allocated according to your outward journey Seabird Mon 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm and much more… (except Residential Photography W/shop with Andy Davies April – July : bank Concessions £11 £9 £20 before we head out into St. Brides Bay to see Manx Spectacular During peak season, additional crossings 6 – 7 Sept (2 nights) £130pp – booking essential £130pp for 3/4 nights £250pp per week hols) may be scheduled. Shearwater return from their day’s fishing. 19th April WTSWW members £11 FREE £11 Guided Autumn Migration Bird Watching weekend Aug – Sept : Bank Hol Mondays : Tue – Sun times apply (with card)* – 5th August 10 – 13 Sep (3 nights) £149pp – booking essential £100pp for 3/4 nights £160pp per week 2 hours Adult £16 Child £10 BOOKING ESSENTIAL For daily boat updates *As a member of The Wildlife Trust for South and West Wales Tel: 01646 603123 or 01646 603109 www.pembrokeshire-islands.co.uk you can now land on the island for free. Join at Lockley TO BOOK YOUR STAY Tel: 01239 621600 or email: [email protected] visit: @skomer_boatinfo Lodge on the day and get your landing fee refunded. or visit: www.welshwildlife.org Please note that these cruises do not land on the islands. Like us on Facebook – Pembrokeshire Islands