WILDLIFE

For almost 25 years, wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world have been using Stardust Boat Trips for one main reason: Portree Harbour and the Sound of Raasay has some of the most exciting wild-life anywhere in Scotland, and we feel incredibly lucky to have it all on our doorstep.

 

Being the 4th largest species of eagle in the world and the largest and rarest bird of prey in the UK, the White-tailed Eagle is our main attraction. Standing at just under 1 metre tall and with a wing-span of up to 2.5 metres, this incredible bird was once extinct in the UK, with the last sea eagle being shot in Skye, and the rest of the UK for that matter in 1918. Re-introduced in 1975 by John Love on the Isle of Rhum, you can see this majestic animal on our boat trips that is sure to take your breath away. Nowadays, there are over 100 pairs of sea eagles in Scotland, with around 25 pairs located here in Skye.

 

In addition to our eagles, we also visit well-established seal colonies up and down the Sound, depending on what trip you take with us. These include a colony up north towards Rona on Grèine Sgeir, a colony off the west coast of Raasay on the tidal islet Holoman Island, and a colony down towards Braes in the south known as Sgeir Dhubh.

 

We also spot dolphins regularly in our trips, as well as whales, basking sharks (in season) and a variety of seabirds such as cormorants, rock doves, shags and guillemots, among others. With stunning scenery to the Cuillin Mountains in the south and the Trotternish Ridge in the north, there is an abundance of wildlife and sights to see to give you the trip and memories of a lifetime.

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DOLPHINS

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SEA EAGLES

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PUFFINS

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WHALES

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SEALS

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ORCAS

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WILDLIFE

GET CLOSE TO DOLPHINS

Stardust Boat Trips will allow you to get up close to Dolphins which swim around the waters of the Isle of Skye, Raasay and Rona. Amazing photo opportunities are possible and will offer you an experience that you will remember for a long time.

SPOT WHALES BASKING SHARKS AND ORCAS

Whales, Basking Sharks and Orcas can be found swimming around the waters of the Sound of Raasay. Our experienced crew will safely navigate our boats to let you see up close for amazing photos.

SEE PUFFINS AND OTHER BIRDLIFE

Living on the cliffs and islands around the Isle of Skye, Raasay and Rona is a wide selection of birdlife including Puffins, Gannets, Sea Eagles and more. Stardust Boat Trips will get you as close as possible to the nesting sites to allow you the best possible view of the amazing birdlife in the area.

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See Dolphins and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon See Sea Eagles and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon
See Puffins and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon See Whales and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon
See Seals and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon See Orcas and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon
Stardust Boat Trips are based in Portree on the Isle of Skye see Wildlife Seals Dolphins in Portree
Isle of Skye Rib Experience based in Portree Boat Tours see Wildlife Whales Dolphins Puffins Sea Eagles logo
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Contact Stardust Boat trips by email and book your Isle of Skye Boat tour now icon Stardust Boat Trips are based in Portree on the Isle of Skye icon
See Wildlife on our Isle of Skye Boat Tour icon See great scenery on our Isle of Skye Boat Tour icon
Stardust Boat Trips has experienced and friendly crew on our Isle of Skye Boat Tour icon
See Sea Caves on our Isle of Skye Boat Tour icon
See Dolphins and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon See Sea Eagles and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon See Puffins and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon
See Whales and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon See Seals and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon See Orcas and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon
Isle of Skye Rib Experience based in Portree Boat Tours see Wildlife Whales Dolphins Puffins Sea Eagles logo
See Dolphins and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon
See Sea Eagles and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon
See Puffins and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon
See Whales and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon
See Seals and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon
See Orcas and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon
Stardust Boat Trips are based in Portree on the Isle of Skye see Wildlife Seals Dolphins in Portree Isle of Skye Rib Experience based in Portree Boat Tours see Wildlife Whales Dolphins Puffins Sea Eagles logo
Contact Stardust Boat Trips in Portree on the Isle of Skye by phone icon
Boat Trips on the Isle of Skye from Starbusy Boat Trips in Portree phone icon
Contact Stardust Boat trips by email and book your Isle of Skye Boat tour now icon
Stardust Boat Trips are based in Portree on the Isle of Skye icon
Stardust Boat Trips on the Isle of Skye Boat Tours see Wildlife Whales and Dolphins
See Dolphins and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon
See Sea Eagles and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon
See Puffins and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon
See Whales and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon
See Seals and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon
See Orcas and other wildlife on an Isle of Skye Boat Tour Trip with Stardust Boat Trips and Isle of Skye Rib Experience icon
Stardust Boat Trips are based in Portree on the Isle of Skye see Wildlife Seals Dolphins in Portree Isle of Skye Rib Experience based in Portree Boat Tours see Wildlife Whales Dolphins Puffins Sea Eagles logo