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Our exclusive Bass Rock landing trips are an unforgettable experience for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. 

You will be with a highly experienced crew and guide at all times and there will be the opportunity to see the amazing spectacle of chumming (gannets diving for fish at 60mph/100kmph!) and the awesome sight of the 150,000 strong Bass Rock gannet colony.

You will be in a small group (max 11 people) and have the opportunity to be on the Rock for around 3 hours. At the end of the trip you will receive a certificate to record your landing on this world-famous island. 

Gannets diving around the Bass Rock has been voted number one in Chris Packham's Nature's Top 40.

Before you go or on your return zoom in on the Bass Rock action in our Discovery Centre.

Here our guide, Maggie Sheddan, gives some insight into a Bass landing trip and you can also check out this fantastic blog by Karen McDonald or this one by Zan at Wild Ocean Photography. 

You can also keep up-to-date with what you can see each week via our wildlife sightings blog!

The facts:

Trips run April to September, weather dependent. 

The minimum age is 8 years.

Price: £110 per person (including landing fee). 

Trips must be booked in advance.

Departure is either from Dunbar Harbour or North Berwick Harbour.

Trips last over 41/2 hours, with around 3 hours on the Rock. 

A Waiver of Liability must be completed and given to your guide on the day.

Please note that the Bass Rock is an exposed island and landing is not always possible. Passengers on this trip must be fit and clothed appropriately. Changing sea conditions may result in trips being cancelled at short notice.

2013 sailing dates

Please check this table in advance for confirmation of whether your booked sailing is still going ahead.  

Private charters

We can also cater for small groups or clubs with our private group option which offers an exclusive landing on the Bass Rock.

How to book

Simply click here - it's quick and easy!

Alternatively, we accept bookings by telephone and in person at the Scottish Seabird Centre. You may contact us with your reservation request and payment details and this will enable us to confirm your booking.

If you are a member of the Seabird Centre, or have a voucher, please phone Monday to Friday (09:00-17:00) to make your booking, to enable us to process your discount.

Full payment is taken at the time of booking. Payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard, Delta or Switch. If you prefer to pay by bank transfer, you will incur an additional payment fee of £12.

Terms and conditions

Please read these before you book! Also read this essential information.  

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All boat trips are subject to weather, sea conditions and demand (minimum numbers apply). Safety is our priority. Conditions can change quickly and occasional cancellations at short notice may be required. Trips are not guaranteed but full refunds or alternative dates and times are offered in the event of cancellation for the above reasons. We recommend advance booking and checking on this page to see if your trip is still going ahead. You can also phone us on +44 (0)1620 890202 within 24-hours before your sailing.

The Scottish Seabird Centre is an independent charity and income from boat trips supports the Centre's conservation and education work.