Join the exclusive pre-dawn Monday & Saturday departure — a rarified 05:45 sailing around Noss when puffins, gannets and dolphins are at their most active and the golden Shetland light is simply extraordinary for photography.
What to expect
Setting out from Victoria Pier in the soft golden light of a Shetland dawn, this early sailing encounters wildlife before the day-tripper crowds arrive. Puffins shuttle back and forth from the clifftop burrows, gannets fold into bullet-dives just metres from the bow, and the sea surface glitters with guillemots rafting in their thousands. The expert skipper uses hydrophone technology to listen for cetaceans — dolphin and porpoise sightings are common on these quieter waters. An extraordinary sensory experience that feels entirely private.
Good to know
Departs Monday and Saturday only at 05:45 from Victoria Pier, Lerwick. Pre-booking is essential — spaces are very limited and this tour sells out to photography enthusiasts weeks in advance. Check itinerary port day aligns with a Mon or Sat sailing.