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Caithness Seacoast Boat Tours

Explore the Caithness coastline by boat

Wick Harbour allows visitors a unique experience – enjoying the water around Caithness with Caithness Seacoast Boat Tours! A local couple, William and Adelaine Munro, are behind the wheel during the exhilarating trip. Their local knowledge and combined seagoing experience mean you’re in for a whale of a time! The tour takes you to all the favourite coastal sights and you get to see them from a whole new angle.

Exhilarating wildlife tours

The Geo Explorer is a 10m long RIB boat with family-friendly seating, which carries twelve passengers. It cruises at speeds of up to 25 Knots. Although wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, you can look out for seals, whales, porpoises, dolphins, puffins, guillemots, razorbills, gannets and more. See how many different animals you can spot! You’ll also get to enjoy the spectacular coastal scenery. Boat tours run seasonally from around April to October and you can book your tour here in advance to secure your place.

Reviews...

On a 14-day NC500 trip staying in 10 different hotels, this one stood out food wise as the best, including over some more expensive accommodation. We had a DBB rate. Usually hotels only provide a table d’hote menu if dinner is included but McKays allowed us full range of the menu. Our dinner was perfect even without a glass of wine to go with our steaks due to covid regs in Scotland. The breakfast was also the best on our trip. Top marks to the kitchen staff. I gather the hotel is family run over a couple of generations and it shows. Friendly, attentive staff at reception and restaurant. Warm and welcoming.

Wildife trips...

A grey seal's head popping up out of the water

Sailings from Wick Harbour

Caithness Seacoast offers a choice of sailings from Wick Harbour Marina. Tours include a range of coastal adventures, mini-tours and cruises. The most popular first-time sailing is the 1.5 hour coastal adventure to Whaligoe Harbour and Steps, which offers splendid scenic views.

Things to note

What to wear and check before you go

Bring warm clothes for your boat trip, such as hats, jackets and jumpers, and wear sensible footwear. Boat trip availability is seasonal and we recommend you book ahead to avoid disappointment. Occasionally, boat trips are cancelled due to bad weather, so we recommend you always check with the tour company before you travel.

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Book your Caithness adventures …

So what are you waiting for?! Start planning your fun-packed Caithness holiday with Mackays Hotel today! Book your wildlife boat trip with Caithness Seacoast and book your stay in Wick, choosing from our welcoming hotel and self-catering accommodation.

Stacks of Duncansby on Caithness coastline