Gold Award 2023
Last week, I drove down the M1 to embarked on an extraordinary adventure that took me to London's Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio. Hosted by the charming Alex Polizzi, the evening was a magical experience filled with awe-inspiring moments and the anticipation of a prestigious award. Little did I know that this enchanting journey would culminate in the sweet taste [...]
Discover the Delightful Puffins
The Farne Islands offer a haven for a multitude of remarkable seabird species. Among these feathered inhabitants, the charismatic and comical puffins steal the show with their vibrant beaks, distinctive appearance, and captivating behaviors. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore the wonderful world of puffins and uncover fascinating facts about these beloved seabirds at the Farne [...]
From Rain to Radiance
Imagine setting sail on a serene morning, raindrops cascading from the heavens, unsure of what the day holds. Such was the experience of the staff of Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours on their much-anticipated staff outing. Little did they know that their early morning adventure would unfold into a remarkable journey, filled with surprises, wildlife encounters, and a transformation from [...]
Just Puffins
It's great to see all the seabirds back again and none more than the Puffin. I just love these cute seabirds but they weren't built for flying and when they do they have to fly into the wind to save their energy as it uses 80 percent of it to try to fly. When they do get into the air [...]
Breeding Season Underway
It's all go now, with all the seabirds returning to the islands. Most of the seabirds are on eggs now but the Arctic Terns and Common Terns have only just arrived so it will be a few more weeks before they are on eggs. It gets really exciting now as we watch the activity of the birds coming and going, [...]
Easter 2023
It's been a mixed Easter weather wise but when it's been nice it's been very nice, but when it's cold it's been freezing. This is why we tell people to wrap up warm as they don't understand how cold it can get out there. The seabirds are slowly starting to arrive back, which I always nice to see but, we [...]
Winter Sailing 2021/22
We have been sailing throughout the winter period and even though it's been cold it's been very enjoyable. The seals have had another great season and we have been seeing dolphins on a weekly basis. There must be enough food around for them still be here, but I'm not complaining at all as I never get bored of seeing them. [...]
Farnes Update 2021
It's great to be back on the water, and nearly all the seabirds are back now. Unfortunately, we are not landing on the islands, but we can still get close to all the seabirds and seals which is a real pleasure. It's been a slow start to the season, but I'm not really surprised as things are still not open [...]
Getting Ready
Firstly I have to apologise for my lack of stories over the last year. I'm not going to blame covid19 as I'm sick of people using that excuse on me, so I'm not going to use that on you. To be honest I have no excuse at all, as I have just been lazy. Fingers crossed we all have a [...]
Serenity III
A few posts ago I told you about selling Serenity III to a lovely couple Northern Ireland and we had a new vessel on the way. Toby, Jimmy and Chris traveled down to Canvey Island in Essex which is where we had the boat built and after a few days she was ready to come home. The MCA had been [...]