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 … Read more
We often get asked what we do during the winter. Apart from doing all the maintenance on the boats to make them shipshape for the new season, we still sail all year long but in January we stop for a month to give everyone time off to get holidays or jobs done at home etc. … Read more
Things are coming along really well with fixing the harbour pier, in fact they have finished now and its like we have a new harbour now. All the workmen have been really nice and very helpful over the summer of 2019 and a few of them have been fantastic with our girls in the booking … 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
Just to let you all know that we are still going to be sailing right until the New Year so if you are in the area and would like a trip to the Farne Islands and see all the cute seal pups then we will be sailing everyday from 11am, 12,30pm and maybe a 2pm. … Read more
Myself and my brother are so proud of all of our staff and everything we have achieved together over the last few years and the other week we were awarded for all our hard work with Gold award at a prestigious event in the Civic Centre in Newcastle. This glittering evening is built entirely around … Read more
A few weeks ago we spotted a Red-Necked Grebe on the water in between Brownsman and Gun Rock. Its neck was not red like it is during the breeding season but at this time of the year its more grey and the head is not as black. Despite the lack of summer plumage its still … Read more
We have tuned into a throw away generation, and its drives me insane. I remember we used to take out TV’s back to the shop to get fixed or even a kettle and we would never think “Ah just throw it away and get a new one”, but that’s how it has gone today. I … Read more
We had a few bits of wind over the last few weeks and when loads of the birders were doing sea watches along the coast a good few reports were coming in about Little Auks. I just love these tiny little seabirds and I was praying we would see some when we eventually got back … Read more
