Whales, Dolphins and more
Wow, what a day Friday 20th was…. It was just a stunning morning, with flat calm seas, beautiful sunshine, and crystal clear skies. We were on the way out with divers when I received a phone call from Ron, our the skipper of Mara Mhor, telling me that he has just spotted a Basking Shark … Read more
All I can say is Wow, what a season. The sea gods have been really kind to us this year and this season blew everyone away with calm seas, very clear waters and lovely weather. Yes we did not have the heat that everyone else had but I’m not complaining one bit as it was … Read more
On Wednesday evening we had the boat ready to go for our sunset cruise and with all the guests on board the boat we headed out of the harbour and towards the islands. My crewman Chris was chatting to the guests while I steered the boat to the islands. When Chris came back into the … Read more
We have been seeing lots of bottlenose Dolphins again this year and it does not half give you a thrill. I never tire of seeing them and it gives our guests an extra special treat they are not expecting. I had a tear in my eye the other day when I little boy was brought … Read more
On Bank Holiday Monday I received a phone call from my friend Matty about some whales he had seen. Now judging by the sound of his voice this was not the normal whale sightings and I was right as it was an Orca Whale. He was totally buzzing and so pleased to tell me that … Read more
We have updated our vlog and this time its all about the dolphins.We have seen loads of Bottlenose Dolphins this year and at one stage we were seeing them nearly every other day. While I write this blog its been about 12 days since we last saw them so we are due a sighting soon … Read more
Its been typical Easter weather over the last four days, but we have been able to get out and about which is the main thing. The only thing we did not have this weekend is snow but its been freezing enough to feel like its going to snow. The icing on the cake this weekend … Read more
I think the weather this weekend was fitting to all those mothers out there. It was beautiful and calm. Both days were outstanding but both different in what we saw. Thousands of Guillemots have arrived and look very settled too. The nations favorite, the Puffin has returned and looks as beautiful as ever. The Shags … Read more
We do Sunset Cruises every Tuesday and Thursday from May until mid Sept but so far this year it has not been the best. What we tend to do is slowly cruise around the Farnes, seeing all the seabirds and seals and the light is perfect at this time of day for photography, but this … Read more
I have put together a couple of Bottlenose Dolphins clips that myself and Andy was fortunate enough to capture a few weeks ago. The dolphins were just outside the harbour and slowly moving south towards Beadnell, so we had an hour before we had to pick our first guests. The second to left the harbour … Read more
