Caithness Seacoast

Caithness Seacoast Ltd, Harbour Rd, Wick, UK
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

Caithness Seacoast provides exhilarating boat tours from Wick Harbour, offering visitors a unique perspective of the dramatic Caithness coastline and its rich maritime heritage. The service operates with a high-speed vessel capable of carrying up to twelve passengers, specializing in scenic adventures that blend local history with wildlife spotting. It is an ideal destination for families, history enthusiasts, and thrill-seekers looking to explore Scotland’s northern shores from the sea.

The venue offers a wide range of water-based activities including half-hour kiddies harbour cruises, 1.5-hour coastal adventures to Whaligoe Steps or Keiss Castle, and extensive three-hour trips to Lybster or the Beatrice Wind Farm. Visitors can also enjoy private charters for groups, stag/hen parties, and corporate outings, or take specialized tours to see the Duncansby Stacks and Pentland Skerries. For those interested in local heritage, tours include detailed commentary on Viking and Clan history as well as the development of the historic Wick harbour.

Standard tour prices range from £15 for adults on the half-hour kiddies cruise to £69 for the three-hour return trips to Lybster, the Beatrice Windfarm, or the Pentland Skerries. Individual tickets for the popular 1.5-hour Coastal Adventure are £42 for adults and £30 for those under 16. Private charters for birthday parties, work outings, or stag and hen parties are available at a rate of £340 per hour with a one-hour minimum.

The overall experience is defined by stunning scenery and professional storytelling, making it a must-visit for anyone wanting to see Scotland's "castle country" and iconic sea stacks from the water. With variable sailing times tailored to customer demand and sea conditions, every trip offers a personalized and authentic maritime adventure. It is a highly recommended stop in the Highlands for those seeking a mix of high-speed excitement and tranquil coastal exploration.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  • ½ hour kiddies harbour cruise: A leisurely slow speed cruise within Wick harbour limits. Especially suited for younger children (except infants). For adults, we provide commentary on local history. This cruise can easily be adapted to suit kiddies birthday parties or adults wishing to learn about the development of the harbour and its history.
  • ½ hour mini tour: A shortened version of our coastal adventure.
  • 1½ hour coastal adventure: South – To Whaligoe Harbour and Steps (our most popular tour for our first time visitors due to the stunning scenery) or North – To Keiss Harbour and Castle (this tour has more focus on Viking and Clan history)
  • Three hour Lybster trip: Includes one hour in the picturesque harbour of Lybster. Refreshments and toilets are available at the Waterlines Heritage Centre. Stopping at other places of interest on the tour.
  • From Lybster, ½ hour mini-tour: An additional trip around the Lybster coastline. Coincides with above Lybster trip.
  • Three hour Wind Farm and Oil Platform or Pentland Skerries: The tour around Pentland Skerries includes stops at Bucholie Castle, Wife Geo, Duncansby Stacks, Duncansby Light House and the Wreck of the fishing vessel Ben Barvis on Little Skerry.

Facilities

  • Parking: Parking is normally available immediately across the road from our office. With toilets next to the parking area.
  • Food & Drinks: We recommend the Wickers World which is on the harbour front about 2 minutes walk away.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

From Wick Harbour Marina (Adult / Under 16)

  • ½ Hour Mini Tour: £26 / £17
  • 1½ Hour Coastal Adventure: £42 / £30
  • ½ Hour Kiddies Harbour Cruise: £15 / £12
  • 3 Hrs Return to Lybster (Includes 1 hr in Lybster): £69 / £56
  • From Lybster – ½ Hour Mini Tour: £26 / £17
  • Wick to Lybster – One Way (1 hour): £42 / £30
  • Lybster to Wick – One Way (1 hour): £42 / £30
  • 3 Hrs Return to the Beatrice Windfarm & Oil Platform or the Pentland Skerries: £69 / £69

Pricing URL: https://www.caithness-seacoast.co.uk/routes-prices/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

  • Birthday Parties, Stag / Hen Parties, Work Outings, Corporate / Professional Trips. £340 per hour. One hour minimum charter with ¼ hour increments thereafter.
  • With Private Charter, you can travel with friends or family and choose your own destination as long as it is within our operating range. Our boat can take up to twelve passengers in comfort.
  • We tailor each charter to your individual requirements. All you need is warm clothing and a sense of adventure.

Our sailing times are variable depending on customer demand, available passenger numbers and sea conditions. As we can provide various tours lengths, we try our best to accommodate customer requests and fit these into our daily plans. 

Address: Caithness Seacoast Ltd, Harbour Rd, Wick, UK

Post Code: KW1 5HA

Council: Wick

County: Highland

  • Car: Wick just off the main A9 route to Thurso. Parking is normally available immediately across the road from our office. With toilets next to the parking area.
  • Bus &Train: There are daily services to the Highlands from Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.
  • Air: There are direct flights to Wick from Aberdeen

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