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Skomer Island Day Trips

Mike Alexander

A mere 20-minute boat trip from the mainland, Skomer is an excellent place for a daytime adventure. Bursting with seabirds including our Atlantic Puffins, Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots and Razorbills, this National Nature Reserve is one of Britain's most important seabird colonies. It is peaceful and wild at all times of year - there's so much to see and explore.

Explore Skomer's Wildlife And History 

How To Book

2024 day visits are now on sale!

Skomer is open April-August (Tuesday-Sunday) and in September on a reduced schedule.  Pembrokeshire Islands Boat Trips are the only boat operator who land on Skomer - the link below will take you to their website, where tickets purchased will cover your boat and landing fee.

2024 day visitor tickets are on now on sale. Book here! 

Pre-Visit Information

Already booked? Please see our Pre-Visit Information Booklet below which will help prepare you for a trip to our island (coming soon). Keep an eye on our  Skomer Boat Twitter Feed  for daily updates on boats and weather.

Price And Boat Information

Please see below for up to date pricing and boat information for day trips in 2024.

How Much Is The Trip?

Confirmed prices for 2024 can be seen below.

Day visit prices for 2024 - © Dale Sailing

When Are The Trips?

Between April and August, boats depart Martin's Haven every 30 minutes between 10:00 and 12:00. Return boats run from 15:00 onwards and are allocated according to your outward journey. Please note you cannot change the time you wish to return from the island. There are no boats on Mondays, with the exception of the Whitsun Bank Holiday (27.05.2024).

In September, boats to the island run less frequently depending on demand. There are no day boats on Friday in September.

When are the Puffins on Skomer?

The Puffins come and go in April as they establish their breeding areas. They are on island May-July and the first Puffins will start to leave in mid-July. The last ones will have left by the end of July.

FAQs About Visiting Skomer Island

The above information covers all you need to know about our day trips. Please see below for frequently asked questions.

What Are The Essentials?

Essential day visit information - © WTSWW

Why do we ask you to seal your bags before coming?

Skomer is of international importance due to its populations of breeding seabirds. The absence of rats, mink, stoats and other ground predators allows ground-nesting birds like Manx Shearwaters and Atlantic Puffins to thrive. If rats were introduced to the island, even accidentally, they would decimate our seabird populations. This has happened on islands around the world.

- All luggage must be closed - unsealed luggage, including open bags and carrier bags will not be permitted to land.

- Pack all luggage yourself in a rodent-free environment and please ensure no rodent has accessed to your luggage before boarding.

- Do not leave your luggage unattended in Martin’s Haven to ensure rodents cannot enter your bags. 

- Do not bring anything that might present a threat onto the island. This includes plants with root balls and compost including potted herbs, seeds etc.

What are our Accessibility and Inclusivity arrangements?

We are committed to making Skomer Island as inclusive as we can. We want as many people as possible to be able to experience the wonders of our wildlife-packed island. Find our full EDI and Accessibility page here:

Accessibility & Inclusivity on Skomer Island

Points for day visitors:

Whilst we take every care to make Skomer as physically accessible as possible, the 87 steps upon arrival and thin paths around the island make it impossible for wheelchair users to visit. We appreciate that many of our visitors will need a little longer to get up the steps to the welcome point and can adjust our welcome talks accordingly – giving separate talks to those needing a more time is always an option. For those who are pregnant or need to stop more frequently, we can advise on places to rest and take shelter. 

All our toilet and bathroom facilities, for both day visitors and overnight guests, are gender-neutral. 

From 2024, we will have a printout version of our welcome talk available on arrival on the island.

As the island is home to millions of seabirds, we unfortunately can’t allow dogs on the island, even guide dogs. If you are blind or partially sighted, there is the option to be chaperoned around the island by a member of staff if organised in advance.

If you or a person in your group require an adjustment to make your time with us more enjoyable, please do contact our Skomer Island Visitor Officer,  [email protected] .

Where can I park my car?

The National Trust operate two large Pay & Display Car Parks: one at Martin’s Haven and one at Marloes Sands. Both are suitable for cars and recreation vehicles.

The Martins Haven carpark is a 5 minute walk from boat embarkation point. It costs £7 daily (National Trust members go free). It can be paid for on the paybyphone app (car park no. 803527), however we recommend bringing coins as signal in this area can be poor.

The post code to follow is SA62 3BJ & What3Words///blogging.panoramic.takers.

Marloes Sands and Mere carpark is a 45 minute walk along the coast path to the boat embarkation point in Martins Haven. It also costs £7 daily (National Trust members go free). For fantastic views of the islands of Skomer and Skokholm offshore and bird watching through the Marloes Mere reserve.

The postcode to follow is SA62 3BH & What3Words///sunset.lands.knowledge.

Please note that The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales has no affiliation with this car park.

How do I get to Skomer?

To relieve pressure on the carpark at Martins Haven and rural community of Marloes, please consider your transport options before travelling. Car sharing and use of public transport will also help to reduce the environmental impact of your visit.

By Public Transport

The nearest train stations are Milford Haven and Haverfordwest. Taxi Services are available and will cost approximately £22-£25 from Milford Haven area and £35 from Haverfordwest. The 400 Puffin Shuttle is coastal route that runs between our departure point in Martin’s Haven & St Davids. This route operates daily from 25th May to 29th September 2024. You can find a list of all Pembrokeshire bus routes here .

Fflecsi Pembrokeshire is an on demand bus transport service operating in north west and south west Pembrokeshire.

Fflecsi operates across the peninsula linking the coast with Haverfordwest and Milford Haven. The service is available anytime between 7.30am and 6.30pm (Monday to Saturday). Customers can book by downloading the Fflecsi App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store . Alternatively you can book by phoning 0300 234 0300 (Monday-Saturday: 7am-7pm and Sunday: 9am-6pm). Visit the Fflecsi website for more information.

From Haverfordwest, follow Dale Road (B4327) for just over 10 miles, before following signs on to Gay Lane in Marloes. Please observe the 20mph speed limit through the village. Stay on the main road through the village and continue straight on for 1.5 miles. Do not turn off until you reach the National Trust carpark at the end of the road. Please be aware that this road is narrow and windy and uses passing places.

What facilities are there on Skomer?

• Food - there is no café or shop on Skomer. You must bring all food you require with you on the day.
• Water - we are unable to fill up your water bottles on the island as Skomer is not connected to a mainland water supply and water is limited. Please bring enough water with you for your trip. Bottles of water can be purchased for £1.00 at the Sales Point and Visitor Centre.
• Bins - there are no bins on Skomer. We ask that you take all rubbish home with you at the end of the day. Please note that this includes apple cores, banana skins, etc.
• Binoculars - binoculars can be hired for £5.00 on the island.
• Toilets - there are four compost toilets on Skomer. These can be found at the centre of the island at the Farm.

How will the weather affect my visit?

Throughout the season there will be times where the boats to Skomer are cancelled because of adverse weather conditions. 

We will update you as soon as we have information about bad weather - if we have to cancel we will email you and full refunds will be automatically triggered. In the meantime you can keep up to date with whether day boats are running on the  Skomer Boat Twitter Feed . 

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Please see the below document for useful local contacts.

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Skomer Hostel At Night - © H J Hettchen

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SKOMER ISLAND BOAT TRIPS

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2 hour sail with stunning scenery

Endless photograph opportunities 

Perfect trip for all the family 

AQUAPHOBIA’S SKOMER ISLAND BOAT EXPERIENCE

From April until mid-July, you can enjoy the trip across St Brides Bay to Skomer Island (Ynys Sgomer in Welsh). Depart from St Justinian's and enjoy the stunning scenery during the two-hour sail to Skomer, we observe the numerous birds in north haven before heading back to Ramsey sound. There are 10,000 pairs of puffins on the Island, and you’ll love watching their antics, along with Manx Shearwaters, guillemots, cormorants, razorbills, gannets and more. Look out for seals sunning themselves on the rocks, and porpoises, too. You might be lucky and spot a pod of dolphins playing in the waves. You’ll definitely want to bring your camera and take endless photos to remind you of this amazing experience.

FREE PARKING

We provide FREE Parking in St Davids.

FREE MINI BUS

We provide FREE mini bus to the boat and back.

Breathtaking Views

Enjoy soaring cliffs filled with seabirds, seal-filled bays and the rolling open sea.

High-Speed Runs

Enjoy the excitement of the boat racing ahead in our high-speed runs over the sea.

Unforgettable Wildlife

Enjoy an amazing experience watching seals, seabirds, dolphins, porpoises and whales!

DTI Licensed Skipper

You’re in safe hands with our experienced skipper who’ll take care of you on the water

Internal Seating

All passengers sit safely inside, with no-one sitting on the outside tubes

Safety First

Lifejackets supplied to everyone for your personal safety while you’re at sea

Environmentally Friendly

Our craft uses only straight unleaded fuel that drops fuel emissions by 94%

Suitable for All Ages

Enjoy the trip no matter what your age, bring the kids, and even bring the dog!

Dry Quayside Boarding

Keep your feet and clothing dry with our safe quayside boarding

More about SKOMER ISLAND BOAT EXPERIENCE

Skomer itself is well worth seeing. Located just off the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast, you’ll find dramatic, sheer cliffs, gorgeous bays and beaches, and, in Spring, a full carpet of nodding bluebells and campions across the whole island for a sight you’ll never forget.

Our skipper is highly experienced and knowledgeable, and these fun and entertaining trips are ideal if you’d like to learn more about the coast and Skomer Island, as well as the wildlife. School visits are more than welcome, too, and your kids will love learning all about the birds, seals and porpoises. Or simply sit back, relax and take in the experience of being out at sea with all the amazing sights. Perfect for all the family, schools, couples, and solo bookings, you can even bring your dog along to join in the fun.

It’s easy to book with our friendly team to secure your spot on the trip of a lifetime. Just give us a call or send us an email!

And if you want more, we have a whole range of other fun boat trips to check out, including our Ramsey Island trip, dolphin watching and our atmospheric evening boat trips to enjoy some spectacular sunsets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do i book.

It’s easy! Book Online.  For any questions, simply give us a call on 01437 720 471 or drop us an email at [email protected] . Please leave us a contact telephone number so we can get back to you if needed.

DO YOU DO SCHOOL TRIPS?

We do! Our boat tours are perfect for schools, being both educational and great fun. Kids can learn about local wildlife and sea life, hear about Ramsey Island and Grassholm Island and learn why both sites are looked after by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). To book, call us on 01437 720 471 or drop us an email at [email protected] . Please leave us a contact telephone number so we can get back to you if needed.

WHO CAN COME ON YOUR BOAT TRIPS?

Our boat trips are suitable for anyone at any age. We’re family friendly, and you can even bring the dog!

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Our Ramsey Island trip for adults it’s £30.00 but children under 14 can go for only £20.00, and children under 4 are only £15.00.

Our Dolphin trip for adults it’s £62.00 and childrens it's £35.00 ( please noted no children under the age of 4 )

Our Nighttime Ramsey Island trip for adults it’s £35.00 but children under 14 can go for only £20.00.

Our Skomer Island trip is £52.00 for adults and £28.00 for children under 14.

HOW LONG IS THE RAMSEY ISLAND BOAT TRIP?

Our gorgeous boat trip around Ramsey Island lasts for between one and one and a half hours.

HOW LONG IS THE DOLPHIN BOAT TRIP?

This is our longest boat trip, going further out to see and including both Ramsey Island and Grassholm Island and it takes a full two and a half to three hours.

WHERE CAN I PARK WHILE I’M ON THE BOAT TRIP?

We offer free parking at our booking office while you’re enjoying your boat trip, and we provide a free minibus to take you to and from the office and the boat.

*Please Maximise your cars seating capacity when using our car park as vehicle parking spaces are limited thank you

CAN WE BRING OUR DOG?

Absolutely! Dogs are welcome on board so no need to try and make alternative arrangements while you enjoy your trip.

IS IT SAFE?

Yes, absolutely. Everyone on board has their own lifejacket, we have internal seating for all and don’t seat people on the outer tubes, and you’re piloted by a DTI licensed skipper. We also keep an eye on the weather and won’t head out if we think there’ll be a problem.

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Skomer Island, off the coast of Pembrokeshire, West Wales

Experience Skomer Island’s natural treasures

From puffins to porpoises, Skomer Island is a haven for wildlife. Explore nature's wonders just a short ferry ride from the coast of Pembrokeshire.

A haven for wildlife less than a mile off the Pembrokeshire coast, Skomer Island is a privilege to visit. Home to puffins, Manx shearwaters, dolphins, seals, razorbills and many more types of wildlife, it's loved by nature enthusiasts and photographers.

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Why Skomer Island is worth a visit

One of the things that makes Skomer so special is its abundance of wildlife all year round. Depending on when you visit, you'll get to see different uncommon and rare animals in their natural habitat. At any time of year, you might see grey seals in the water (their cute pups tend to emerge between August and November), porpoises or acrobatic choughs taking flight.

It's one of Britain's best sites for seabird colonies; Skomer has the largest breeding colony of Manx shearwaters in the world - some 350,000 breeding pairs - who return every March until September. There are also northern ravens, razorbills, guillemots, storm petrels and kittiwakes, to name but a few of the other feathered friends who call Skomer home.

A puffin, guillemot and a razorbill on Skomer Island, off the coast of Pembrokeshire, West Wales

The Skomer Island puffins are perhaps its most famous inhabitants, who stay on the island from March to August. Adult puffins make nests and lay their eggs until mid May, when the chicks start hatching. From then, it's a feeding frenzy; adult puffins fish for food in the waters and bring it to their young, while the little ones practice daily life in their growing bodies. The chicks fledge in July and August, with the adults leaving shortly afterwards.

Puffin watching on Skomer Island, off the coast of Pembrokeshire, West Wales

If you visit in May and June, it's likely you'll see carpets of bluebells and red campion flowers across the island. Later in the year, thrift and sea campion are dotted along the cliff edges. As an exposed island with rocky outcrops, there's an abundance of marshland, bracken and grassland all year round.

During the open season, the Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales hold events on Skomer , including guided tours, yoga retreats and overnight wildlife experiences.

To protect the island's natural integrity, ecosystems and inhabitants, the number of visitors allowed on the island per day is capped at 250.

Read more:  Meet the puffins and other birds on Skomer Island

Bluebells, wildflowers and puffins, Skomer Island, off the coast of Pembrokeshire, West Wales

How much does it cost to go to Skomer Island?

A visit to Skomer Island makes for an unforgettable day out. Only one tour operator runs Skomer Island Landing Trips . Board the boat at Lockley Lodge, Martin's Haven, for a 15-minute ride to Skomer Island. You'll be dropped off to enjoy the island at your own pace, then picked up for the return sailing 4.5 hours later. Tickets cost £24-£44 depending on the traveller's age and the time of year. Book your tickets in advance as space is limited, and check for weather updates nearer the time.

You can also take wildlife watching boat trips around Skomer .

Ferry to Skomer Island, off the coast of Pembrokeshire, West Wales

How long is the ferry to Skomer Island?

The journey to Skomer Island takes 15 minutes each way. Landings operate from Tuesday to Sunday between April and September. Check in an hour before travel, when you'll be allocated a return boat. Departures are every half hour between 10am and 12pm, with return sailings allocated in half-hour intervals between 3pm to 5pm.

Is there accommodation on Skomer Island?

There is a limited amount of accommodation on Skomer Island , which is provided by the Welsh Wildlife Trust. The Skomer Island accommodation consists of a converted farmhouse hostel in the middle of the island. It sleeps up to 16 people in single beds and bunks, with the option to reserve a bunk or a private room. There are basic kitchen, dining, living and bathroom facilities.

But the best part? Once the last boat of the day sails from the island, you get Skomer to yourself! Watch the sunset, see birds coming home for the night or chat to the Skomer Team about your sightings. Book your Skomer Island accommodation well ahead to ensure your space.

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Accessibility on Skomer Island

As a remote island, accessibility and visitor facilities are limited on Skomer Island. Make sure to bear this in mind ahead of travelling. There are four compost toilets at the centre of the island at the Farm, but no food or drink facilities except for bottled water for sale.

Please note that:

• There are 87 steep steps to climb to access the island
• The paths are uneven, rocky and hilly
• There are limited toilet facilities and no café facilities (water is available to buy)
• No dogs are permitted
• The island is exposed with very little shelter or shade
• There are no bins (take all rubbish home, including organic matter)
• Binoculars can be hired for £5 on the island

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On our Pembrokeshire boat trips we hope to show you some of the beauties and wonders of our local shores and islands.

We share a love and passion for the Pembrokeshire coastline

You will have the opportunity to see Puffins, Shearwaters and Gannets by the thousand, Peregrine falcons, Ravens, Common dolphin and the more unusual Risso’s dolphin, whales, seals, porpoises, colourful and other-worldly jellyfish, and other marine life as well as the stunning coastline of Pembrokeshire and its islands.

Join us for a Ramsey Island boat trip , a Skomer Island boat trip , a whale watching trip, or any one of our popular Pembrokeshire boat trips and tours listed below.

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Adult £60 Child £40 Charter Price £600

Head out to Skomer Island, home to 38,000 Puffins, before returning to explore some of Ramsey’s dramatic scenery and wildlife.

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Witness one of the wonders of the natural world as 360,000 Manx Shearwater return to their burrows at dusk.

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Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

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Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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