Farne
Islands – Diving with Seals and Wreck Diving
28th, 29th & 30th September 2008
(Sun, Mon & Tues)
2days/2 nights
(4 boat dives)
£155 -
per person (based on 2 people sharing)
About The
Farne Islands
The Farne Islands are located just below the Scottish order on the east side
of England and are known as one of the best locations in the UK to dive with
seals. The visibility here is usually around 10 –15 meters and you can
experience some fantastic interaction with these inquisitive creatures. Just
mind your fin tips…. they may be nibbled!!!
Dive Trip
Details
We will be leaving Stansted at 12 noon on 28th September and plan to arrive
in Seahouses at 5.30pm which gives us plenty of time to chill out and chat
about the next 2 days diving over a hearty dinner and cold beer! After an early breakfast the next day we make our way to the harbour. This is where we meet our skipper
(Andrew) and load our dive boat up. Andrew is a very experienced skipper and will
take us out to the best places for seal encounters. When diving with the seals
it’s best to stay as still as you can. This way the seals feel safer
in your presence and will come closer to play!
After a couple of dives with these
inquisitive creatures we're lifted aboard the boat (no climbing up ladders for us!) and make our
way back to the harbour where we
unload our equipment and take our
cylinders for air fills, ready for
the next day. We spend the evening
in Seahouses where we go for a meal
at a local restaurant and sample
the local brew.
The next morning it’s back
to the harbour to load the boat up
for another 2 exciting seal dives.
After another days diving we head
back to our accommodation where they
have rinsing facilities to wash our
kit before heading back home that
evening.
N.B. Bring your cameras as you will
have face to face encounters with
seals! You will also need 2 cylinders
for the boat dive as the boat doesn’t
return to shore between dives.
Minimum Experience Required
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certification (or equivalent)
20 Logged Dives
Price Includes
En-suite Accommodation and Breakfast
Dive Boat Fees
Not Included
Air Fills
Kit Hire
Extra Cylinder Hire (£10 per cylinder per day)
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