St Mary's Island
As well as being home to the iconic lighthouse, St Mary’s Island is also a local nature reserve. It provides a unique habitat for many species of coastal birds and an important haul-out site for grey seals.
Catching a glimpse of the seals in their natural habitat may be possible, however, it is important to us that we protect the wildlife around us to ensure they continue to thrive and we will always remain a recommended distance away from their haul-out points so that the experience is enjoyable for all concerned. The area also provides an opportunity to see a wide variety of bird life as well as superb views of the lighthouse and North East coast.
Price: £59 per person.
Suitable for: Adults and accompanied children ages 16+.
“Had a great time on the Saint Mary’s Lighthouse tour. Guide very welcoming and explained everything very clearly. We were lucky with the calm conditions. Really enjoyed seeing this iconic landmark from a different perspective. Saw a few seals which was a lovely bonus. Great few hours and would love to do it again.”
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FAQs
Where and when do I meet the Guide?
We have attached the arrival and end times of your tour onto the booking invoice as a handy reminder because we know you might be booking months in advance and so you can make plans for the rest of your day around this experience.
You’ll meet your guide at the Ocean View car park in Whitley Bay where you will get changed into your wetsuit. We recommend coming ready with your shorts or swimming costume on under your clothes as are there are no private changing facilities available.
What will I see and do?
Tours always start with a quick kayak skills refresher, so everyone has a chance to get their sea legs. After that we head north keeping a safe distance so we minimise disturbance, hopefully catching a glimpse of the wildlife around and about the island.
How do you minimise environmental disturbance?
The sensitivity of the local environment is at the forefront of our mind from the design to the delivery of our kayak experiences and we are extra cautious to minimise disturbance to the wildlife at St Mary’s Island.
Who is this tour suitable for?
This tour is suitable for adults and accompanied teens ages 16+. You should be comfortable around water and able to swim a minimum of 25m. You should also be generally fit, healthy and able to undertake moderate exercise without difficulty.
What do you provide?
A professional and qualified adventure guide
Premium, UK manufactured sit-on kayaks from Tootega
Warm 5mm wetsuit and all required safety equipment
What do I need to bring?
Closed toe footwear that you don’t mind getting wet (eg. wetsuit boots or old trainers)
Swimwear for under your wetsuit
Towel, dry clothes and dry shoes for afterwards
On warm days, water for hydration and suncream to protect your skin.
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