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:
£55.00 – 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 2026
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
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Start point: Shell Beach, Herm
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Duration: 2 hours
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Ferry: Depart St Peter Port on the Trident Ferry.
https://www.traveltrident.com/sailing-times.htm
April 2026
Trident Ferry sailings from 08:30
Tuesday 7 April 09:30
Wednesday 8 April 11:15
Thursday 9 April 11:15
Friday 10 April 11:30
Tuesday 21 April 09:30
Wednesday 22 April 11:15
Thursday 23 April 11:15
Friday 24 April 12:30
MAY 2026
Trident Ferry sailings from 08:30
Thursday 7 May 09:30
Friday 8 May 11:15
Saturday 9 May 11:45
Sunday 10 May 13:00
Friday 22 May 12:00
Saturday 23 May 12:30
Sunday 24 May 13:30
June 2026
Trident Ferry sailings from 08:30
Friday 5 June 09:30
Saturday 6 June 11:30
Sunday 7 June 12:15
Monday 8 June 13:00
Tuesday 9 June 13:45
Saturday 20 June 09:30
Sunday 21 June 12:30
Monday 22 June 13:00
Tuesday 23 June 14:00
July 2026
Trident Ferry sailings from 08:30
Saturday 4 July 09:30
Sunday 5 July 11:15
Monday 6 July 11:30
Tuesday 7 July 12:00
Wednesday 8 July 12:45
Thursday 9 July 13:45
Saturday 18 July 09:30
Sunday 19 July 11:30
Monday 20 July 12:00
Tuesday 21 July 12:30
Wednesday 22 July 13:00
Thursday 23 July 13:45
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HERM circumnavigation DATES 2026
April 2026
Ferry note: Take a Travel Trident at least 50 minutes before the start (20 min crossing + ~30 min walk to Shell Beach). Check the day’s timetable.
Sunday 12 April 11:00
Monday 13 April 12:00
Tuesday 14 April 13:00
Wednesday 15 April 14:00
May 2026
Ferry note: Take a Travel Trident at least 50 minutes before the start (20 min crossing + ~30 min walk to Shell Beach). Check the day’s timetable.
Monday 11 May 10:00
Tuesday 12 May 11:00
Wednesday 13 May 12:00
Thursday 14 May 13:00
Friday 15 May 14:00
Sunday 24 May 09:30
Monday 25 May 10:30
Tuesday 26 May 11:30
Wednesday 27 May 12:30
Thursday 28 May 13:00
Friday 29 May 14:00
June 2026
Ferry note: Take a Travel Trident at least 50 minutes before the start (20 min crossing + ~30 min walk to Shell Beach). Check the day’s timetable.
Wednesday 10 June 10:00
Thursday 11 June 11:30
Friday 12 June 12:30
Saturday 13 June 13:30
Tuesday 23 June 09:30
Wednesday 24 June 10:30
Thursday 25 June 11:30
Friday 26 June 12:30
Saturday 27 June 13:30
Sunday 28 June 14:00
July 2026
Ferry note: Take a Travel Trident at least 50 minutes before the start (20 min crossing + ~30 min walk to Shell Beach). Check the day’s timetable.
Thursday 9 July 09:30
Friday 10 July 10:30
Saturday 11 July 12:00
Sunday 12 July 13:00
Monday 13 July 14:00
Thursday 23 July 09:30
Friday 24 July 10:30
Saturday 25 July 12:00
Sunday 26 July 13:00
Monday 27 July 14:00
August 2026
Ferry note: Take a Travel Trident at least 50 minutes before the start (20 min crossing + ~30 min walk to Shell Beach). Check the day’s timetable.
Saturday 8 August 10:00
Sunday 9 August 11:30
Monday 10 August 13:00
Tuesday 11 August 14:00
Saturday 22 August 09:30
Sunday 23 August 11:30
Monday 24 August 13:00
Tuesday 25 August 13:30
September 2026 (first week)
Ferry note: Take a Travel Trident at least 50 minutes before the start (20 min crossing + ~30 min walk to Shell Beach). Check the day’s timetable.
Sunday 6 September 10:00
Monday 7 September 11:30
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A totally unique experience, the puffins were incredible, it was like our own private air display! Unforgettable!