Billy Shiel's Boat Trips

Hop aboard a Billy Shiel cruise where the real locals are the grey seals and the puffins. This dog-welcoming tour operator sails out from Seahouses and serves up big, close-up wildlife views.

Expect salty air, sea-spray selfies, and an on-board commentary while you scan the rocks for basking seals and the cliffs for seabirds. In late spring and summer it’s prime puffin-spotting season, and in the colder months you’ve got a good chance of seeing adorable seal pups too.

There are a few different trips on offer, and dog rules can vary by tour and timetable. So before you get your dog’s sea-legs involved, it’s worth double-checking which cruise you’re booking, what time it runs, and whether dogs are welcome on that specific trip.

This is a popular one, so booking ahead is strongly recommended, especially in peak season when puffin fever hits and seats disappear fast.