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Skomer Cruise Grassholm Cruise Seabird Spectacular Staying on Skomer Island... Skomer Cruise ave goodbye to the last visitor boat of Both islands offer a nightly ‘bird log’, so guests have the day…the island and its unique the opportunity to discuss their wildlife sightings, Explore Skomer from the water. See the vast colonies of Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills and watch urrounded by shaded inlets, off NO ADVANCE BOOKING evening wildlife are yours to enjoy! hear from experts and contribute their experiences. out for Seals, Dolphins and Porpoises as you take a shore rocks and sheltered coves, The boat departs from Martin’s Haven Relax in comfort at the ‘Old Farm’ self catering You’ll meet our island wardens, chat to our cruise around Skomer’s Marine Conservation Zone. Skomer is an island full of mystery and accommodation or wander off to find your researchers, be inspired by our fantastic volunteers (SA62 3BJ), near Marloes. 1 hour Adult £12 Child £8 NO ADVANCE BOOKING discovery – it’s a unique island just perfect spot to watch one of the island’s and learn all about Skomer and Skokholm. SKOMER CRUISES 2015 Fee is payable on the boat – cash only please waiting to be explored! For Skomer landings, tickets must be amazing sunsets. Sailing Times Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun obtained before your trip, at Lockley Lodge In true Latin spirit, the Manx Shearwaters only join Grassholm Cruise The island is bursting with amazing the island’s party late into the evening. They travel Skomer Cruise 10.30am Depart 1pm daily (on the hill that leads down from the car Staying on Skokholm Island... 1st April 11.45am wildlife; here our visitors have the all the way from South America to raise their young A Monday afternoon trip to the remote island On Bank Holiday Mondays park to the boat). – 30th Sept (except depart 1pm only unique opportunity to get within a few of Grassholm – home to one of the world’s largest he stunning islands of Skomer The Wildlife Trust of South and perfect getaway break for people who on these two beautiful Welsh islands! After dark, bank hols) – no 10.30am or 11.45am cruise feet of Pembrokeshire’s beautiful Puffins. Tickets are issued daily on a ‘first come first Gannet colonies (over 35,000 pairs). Seals bask on the and Skokholm are located a West Wales and Dale Sailing have want to avoid the crowds and unwind. guests on both Skomer and Skokholm are invited served basis’, so please arrive early to rocks surrounding the island whilst Porpoises and few miles off the beautiful been providing visitors with this Wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, Skokholm is home to Pembrokeshire’s only bird to witness the arrival of thousands of ‘Manxies’ secure your place. Dolphins are regular sightings. GRASSHOLM CRUISES 2015 Pembrokeshire Coast. unique opportunity to cruise, land walkers and visitors who are looking to observatory and a must for any nature lover. returning to their island burrows after a day spent and stay on Skomer and find a sense of solitude will instantly fall The boat fee is payable on the boat at sea. This truly is an experience not to be missed! 3 hours All ages £35 BOOKING ESSENTIAL Sailing Times Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Managed by the Wildlife Trust of Visitor accommodation is available in the Skokholm for over 30 years. in love with Skomer! – the boat fee is accepted in cash only. Tel: 01646 603123 or 01646 603109 Grassholm Cruise 1.00pm No sailings on the Dale Princess recently renovated ‘Cottage’ and ‘Cow Shed’. Prepare yourself for a WILD night! South and West Wales, these 13th April (except Grassholm trips also leave daily islands are home to a variety of Dale Sailing is the only boat Seabird Spectacular – 21st Sept bank hols) on a Dale Sea Safari RIB SKOMER LANDINGS 2015 SKOMER LANDING FEES 2015 Tel: 01646 603109 to book / more info amazing wildlife including Puffins, operator permitted to land on STAYING ON SKOMER ISLAND 2015 STAYING ON SKOKHOLM ISLAND 2015 An evening cruise around the island of Skomer Sailing Times 1st April – 30th Sept Prices Boat fee Landing fee Total Manx Shearwaters, Dolphins, these islands. April £40 May–July £60 August – Sept £30 April – July: £130pp for 3/4 nights £250 per week guided by a wildlife expert. Harbour Porpoises, Atlantic Grey Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Adult £11 £10 £21 All prices are per person per night. Under 12 half price Aug – Sept: £100pp for 3/4 nights £160 per week Take in the incredible atmosphere as thousands of SEABIRD SPECTACULAR CRUISES 2015 Seals, Razorbills, Gannets, Fulmars, Children under 16 £7 FREE £7 No Depart 10am, 11am & 12noon Guided bird watching weekends 2015 Guided bird watching weekend 2015 seabirds take flight above the cliffs of the island, Sailing Times Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun the unique Skomer Vole, Bluebells sailings Return trips run from 3pm Senior Citizen £11 £9 £20 18 – 20 April (3 nights) £199pp – booking essential 11 – 13 Sept (3 nights) £219pp fully catered before we head out into St. Brides Bay to see Manx During peak season, additional crossings Seabird 7.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm and much more… (except 19 – 21 Sept (3 nights) £149pp – booking essential –booking essential bank hols) may be scheduled. Student £11 £5 £16 Shearwater return from their day’s fishing. Spectacular 21st April On Bank Holiday Mondays the WTSWW members £11 FREE £11 2 hours Adult £16 Child £10 BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tue – Sun timetable applies – 7th August (with card)* TO BOOK YOUR STAY Tel: 01239 621212 Tel: 01646 603123 or 01646 603109 or email: [email protected] *As a member of The Wildlife Trust for South and West Wales www.pembrokeshire-islands.co.uk Up to date info from you can now land on the island for free. Join at Lockley or visit www.welshwildlife.org Twitter @skomer_boatinfo Lodge on the day and get your landing fee refunded. Please note that these cruises do not land on the islands. Like us on Facebook Pembrokeshire Islands Fishguard St.Davids Solva A40 Newgale A487 Haverfordwest Broad A40 Martin’s Haven APRIL JULY Haven • All trips are subject to cancellation •Wear suitable outdoor clothing and SA62 3BJ GRASSHOLM SKOMER A4076 6th Monday Guided Walk ISLAND ISLAND B4327 1st Skomer Island Opening Day! should adverse sea/weather conditions walking shoes/boots as paths are Milford Haven 3rd-6th Easter Weekend – Family Quiz Trail with prevent us from sailing. uneven. Bring waterproofs/sunscreen Neyland EYE SPY Keep your eyes open for Dolphins and Harbour Puffin Manx Shearwater Dale for protection. prizes. Raffle to win an overnight stay in April – Early August March – September SKOKHOLM Porpoises playing in the turquoise waters; the ‘Garland • Roads to our departure point are ISLAND Pembroke August (excluding Shearwater Week) Stone’ is a favourite ‘hang out’ for our sea friends! Select narrow – please allow plenty of • Please note that landing steps and A4319 Did you know? Did you know? 18th-21st Guided Birding Weekend with Dave Astins your island spot and enjoy watching the Puffins returning driving time. paths are very steep in places – if you Skomer and Skokholm Skomer and Skokholm Migrant Birds 3 night stay £199pp to their burrows with their beaks full of Sand Eels! Islands form the largest Islands are home to the have limited mobility please see 27th Monday Guided Walk with Dave Astins • Skomer visitor numbers are strictly Puffin colony in Southern largest known www.welshwildlife.org for additional AUGUST Island Adventures: limited to protect the wildlife, all DEPARTURE POINT (£40pp). concentration of this species access information. Britain. Skomer landings are ‘first come first Our boats depart from Martin’s Haven (SA62 3BJ), 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th Wednesday Family Walks in the world! EYE SPY Visitors can meet migrant birds, witness the served’ and can be very busy during • Dogs are not permitted on the near Marloes. 27th - 4th Sept Shearwater Week Guillemot first landings of Puffins to the Island, watch the amorous peak periods. islands but are welcome on the Follow the B4327 from Haverfordwest and follow the signs for 2 night min. stay starting 27th, last arrival March – July Atlantic Grey Seal displays of Guillemots and Razorbills and see the island All year round Skomer and Skokholm Cruises. the Skomer embarkation point. Parking is available in the date 4th. Shearwater talk every other night. Did you know? Please arrive early to ensure a place. start to bloom with daffodils and wild flowers! Up to two Manx Shearwater chick weighing the National Trust car park at Martin’s Haven (charges apply). Guillemots are among the Did you know? • The sea birds depend upon the islands hundred Seals gather to moult in April at North Haven, next morning. £70 adults, £30 kids. • Snacks are available at Lockley Lodge deepest diving of all birds, Within 3 weeks of being remaining rodent free – please take DAY TRIP TICKETS entertaining visitors with their squabbles during the day, at Martin’s Haven and in Marloes and haunting their night time walks with their singing. reaching depths of over born a seal pup will treble care with your luggage and follow our For Skomer landings, tickets must be obtained before your trip EYE SPY Atlantic Grey Seals are preparing to give birth to Village. There is no food or drink 150 metres! in weight. quarantine rules. from Lockley Lodge (on the hill down from the car park to the their pups on the pebble beach whilst young Ravens tussle available on the islands so please MAY in the sky. For overnight guests Manx Shearwater chicks can boat).
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