Puffin Patrol and Herm Circumnavigation
Puffin Patrols and Herm Circumnavigations are available now
All our 2 hour Herm kayak tours can be booked here. There will be one tour a day starting at Shell beach. Available tours and start times are below.
Tour times are dictated by the tidal movements in Herm. Other dates and times may be available but a booking will require a minimum of 4 participants or an equivalent minimum charge.
Puffin Patrol (April – July)
The trips start from our base at Shell beach and travel South past Belvoir bay down to Puffin Bay (where else!)
The small groups are led by an expert kayak instructor and puffin watcher who knows the movements and routines of the puffins intimately as well as the waters around Herm and outlying islets.
Herm Circumnavigation (April – September) Puffins can be sighted on this trip until mid July.
A unique 2 hour circular trip around fascinating Herm Island with views out to all the other main channel islands, a chance to spot seals, dolphins, peregrines and much more. We might also take the opportunity to stop and explore the Herm silver mine!
FOR WHO:
For Everyone: Age 6+.
(Under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult).
COST:
£60.00 – Per Person.
**Please email us on bookings@outdoorguernsey.gg or call us on 07781130403 if you would like to book a trip in the next 24 hours.
Pre-booking of the puffin trips is essential
WHERE:
Make your way across to Herm by Trident Ferry and meet us on Shell beach at the arranged time.
These tours are tide-dependent, please arrive ready to start at the published times.
Your kayak guides are usually on the same ferry and will be walking to Shell Beach.
WHAT GEAR:
You Bring: Shorts, t-shirt and shoes to get wet. No jeans!
We Provide: Splash jackets, buoyancy aids.
BAD WEATHER:
The trips will only run in suitable conditions. Strong winds may mean we have to postpone or cancel. We will contact you the evening before at the latest to rearrange. Normal terms and conditions apply.
PUFFIN PATROL and Circumnavigation DATES 2027
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Herm Puffin Patrols 2026
Join our guided kayak trips to Herm’s unique puffin colony!
Puffin Patrols start from Shell Beach, which is a 20-minute walk from Herm harbour.
You’ll have plenty of time to reach Shell Beach after your ferry.
How it works
Start point: Shell Beach, Herm
Duration: 2 hours
Check Travel Trident ferry times
April 2027
Monday 12 April
Tuesday 13 April
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Thursday 15 April
Monday 26 April
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Friday 30 April
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Monday 10 May
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Friday 9 July
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Thursday 22 July
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HERM circumnavigation DATES 2027
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Saturday 17 April
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Saturday 15 May
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Friday 27 August
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SEPTEMBER 2027
Friday 10 September
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A totally unique experience, the puffins were incredible, it was like our own private air display! Unforgettable!