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TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2023 – 21.06.2023

  Every year since taking over the business, we have been awarded this fantastic accolade from TripAdvisor.  We are delighted to be leading the way as a top visitor attraction in Shetland – listed number one boat tour on TripAdvisor for our area.  Thank you so much to everyone has supported us to make this… Continue reading TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2023 – 21.06.2023

Not All Heroes Wear Capes – 21.04.2023

Not all heroes wear capes – some like skipper Brian of The Noss Boat ‘Seabird’ wear blue rubber gloves.  On a cruise to Noss on Friday 21st April we discovered a Gannet entangled in a discarded fishing rope.  Fortunately, seas were calm enough allowing Brian to rescue the bird.  The rope was cut free and… Continue reading Not All Heroes Wear Capes – 21.04.2023

Seabirds-and-Seals – The No.1 Original Noss Boat Tours – Delighted To Achieve Silver Award On Green Journey (21.03.2023)

We are very proud to have received a Green Tourism Silver grading award.  The awards are acknowledged worldwide as an indicator of good environmentally-friendly-practice, and are a great way of progressing on a green journey as well as acting as a hallmark of ‘Green Quality’, attracting custom from increasing numbers of eco-minded visitors.  Having accreditation… Continue reading Seabirds-and-Seals – The No.1 Original Noss Boat Tours – Delighted To Achieve Silver Award On Green Journey (21.03.2023)

The Noss Boat – 2023 Eco-Friendly Merchandise

We are absolutely delighted with recent photo shoot advertising our new range of Eco-Friendly Noss Boat merchandise for the 2023 season. Our hoodies, t-shirts, caps and tote bags are all 100% organic cotton. We are currently waiting for our Eco-friendly reusable water bottles to arrive, will upload photo and add to our online shop as… Continue reading The Noss Boat – 2023 Eco-Friendly Merchandise

HELP GIVE NATURE A HOME

This year on behalf of RSPB Shetland, we were delighted to host the RSPB Pin Badges box onboard The Noss Boat ‘Seabird’.  The badges have proved most popular and during the 2022 season alone, we managed to raise a staggering £1208.00.   Shetland is an incredible and unique place for wildlife.  The donations raised through these… Continue reading HELP GIVE NATURE A HOME

ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM OPEN FOR 2023 BOOKINGS

Our online booking calendar is open for 2023 bookings with many coming in already.  We do advise booking early as our tours are extremely popular.  Marie & Brian look forward to welcoming you onboard our very comfortable and spacious catamaran.  

Seabirds-and-Seals Receives Certificate For Donating Respitality Breaks

SEABIRDS-AND-SEALS DONATE BREAKS TO CARERS THROUGH RESPITALITY SCHEME Shetland Carers recently presented a certificate to Marie & Brian Leask of Seabirds-and-Seals in recognition of  support of unpaid carers in Shetland through their Respitality Scheme. Shetland Carers, a project delivered under Voluntary Action Shetland, co-ordinate the scheme locally with support from Shared Care Scotland, who now… Continue reading Seabirds-and-Seals Receives Certificate For Donating Respitality Breaks

Marie Completes Destination Development & Leadership Programme

Only getting around to sharing this wonderful news now.  Back in July Marie successfully completed destination development and leadership programme through Edinburgh Napier University. She received the news back in July with an Email congratulating her and awarding her ‘University Certificate Of Credit’.  The course involved many hours of hard work with online courses and… Continue reading Marie Completes Destination Development & Leadership Programme

Scotland Prestige Awards 2022-23 Winners – ‘Boat Tour Operator Of The Year Scotland’

  We’ve won – “Boat Tour Operator Of The Year – Scotland”!!! What an absolutely amazing start to the month of August – we had beautiful weather yesterday and kind seas to allow us to get three full tours with fabulous feedback from all onboard The Noss Boat ‘Seabird’. No tours today due to the… Continue reading Scotland Prestige Awards 2022-23 Winners – ‘Boat Tour Operator Of The Year Scotland’

TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2022 – NO.1 Noss Boat

We are absolutely delighted to receive the ‘TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice’ Award 2022 – another to add to the trophy cabinet. Our TripAdvisor awards have been consistent since taking over the business. Winners are determined based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings posted on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period, as well as… Continue reading TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2022 – NO.1 Noss Boat

Whale Of A Time Had By All – Onboard The Noss Boat ‘Seabird’ – 22.07.2022

      Happy Saturday and wonder what we shall see out at sea today, you just never know as every trip is unique – always something different to see out there. Yesterday was a very lucky day indeed for our first of 3 private charters with passengers from visiting cruiseship ‘Silver Whisper’. They were… Continue reading Whale Of A Time Had By All – Onboard The Noss Boat ‘Seabird’ – 22.07.2022

Travel & Hospitality Award Winners 2024

Boat Tour Of The Year – Scotland.

  • Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2023 – Double Win For Best Visitor Attraction & Inclusive Tourism
  • Highlands & Islands Thisle Awards 2024 – Finalists 2024 for Best Outdoor Or Adventure Experience
  • Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2024 – Scottish Family Business Of The Year