Our Exciting New Arrival — The Journey Home of Our New Double-Decker Catamaran
We’re absolutely over the moon to announce the arrival of our brand-new double-decker catamaran — the latest and most impressive addition to the Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours fleet. Built by Stuart and his fantastic team at Blyth Catamarans in Canvey Island, Essex, this beautiful vessel is the result of months of craftsmanship and hard work. My brother and [...]
Autumn Encounters Around the Farne Islands
As October draws to a close, the seasons are beginning to shift here around the Farne Islands. The last few weeks have been truly special — a reminder of why this place never fails to amaze me, no matter how many years I’ve spent out here. We’ve had some lovely bird sightings lately. Golden Plovers and Whimbrels have been moving [...]
A Season of Hope, Heartbreak, and Hard-Won Success
As the seabird breeding season on the Farne Islands begins to wind down, it's the perfect time to reflect on what has been, overall, a successful and moving chapter in the lives of our feathered residents. Nature never promises ease, but this year gave us far more good days than bad. The weather was mostly kind, with just a few [...]
A Season of Hope, Heartbreak, and Hard-Won Success
As the seabird breeding season on the Farne Islands begins to wind down, it's the perfect time to reflect on what has been, overall, a successful and moving chapter in the lives of our feathered residents. Nature never promises ease, but this year gave us far more good days than bad. The weather was mostly kind, with just a few [...]
The Wild Weather and Magic of the Sunset Cruise
If you’ve been anywhere near Seahouses recently, you’ll know that the weather has been throwing everything at us—but oh, what a show it’s been! The last few sunset cruises have delivered an unforgettable mix of sun, sea, thunder, lightning, and pure coastal magic. Every evening has been like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re going to get! (Sorry, [...]
New Life on the Farnes
New Life on the Farnes There’s a magic in the air around the Farne Islands right now—an energy that only comes once a year, and I’m so lucky to witness it every single day. The cliffs are alive with the sound of new life, and fluffy chicks are appearing everywhere you look. It’s the height of the breeding season, and [...]
New Life on the Farnes
There’s a magic in the air around the Farne Islands right now—an energy that only comes once a year, and I’m so lucky to witness it every single day. The cliffs are alive with the sound of new life, and fluffy chicks are appearing everywhere you look. It’s the height of the breeding season, and whether it’s your first visit [...]
A Place Like No Other – Life Among the Seabirds
The seabird season is in full swing now. The cliffs are alive with activity—eggs nestled safely beneath proud parents, and in just a few short weeks, tiny chicks will begin to appear, taking their first breaths in a world shaped by wind, waves, and wild instinct. The Farne Islands are always special—but at this time of year, they are utterly [...]
Orcas on My Doorstep
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d witness it — a pod of orcas, not just in the wild, but right here, off the coast of Seahouses, my home, my stomping ground. It started like any other day, until I got a call from my good friend Glen, who was out on his fishing boat. His words [...]
Toads on the Road
If you’ve ever driven the winding coastal road from Seahouses to Bamburgh, you might’ve noticed a pond shimmering on your left-hand side. That’s Monkshouse Pond, named after Monkshouse—a small scattering of homes nestled in the dunes on the right. This unassuming stretch of water is teeming with wildlife year-round: from gulls and ducks to waders and wildfowl, it's a hidden [...]