Santa Cruise

A fast blast designed for groups and families who want a quick trip at an affordable rate. 30 minutes on board - these trips stay closer to our base on Sketrick Island. Prepare for a bit of splashing (or a lot of the weather is poor) and a lot of laughs! Minimum number of 4 people required. We will refund bookings where the minimum number has not been reached.

History, folklore, islands myths and legends on this tour of the lough. Plus the occasional dolphin.

Led by Marine Scientist Sam Purdon from the popular podcast 'Coastal Catch-Ups' - trips educate, inform and entertain passengers about the rich flora, fauna, sea and bird life on the lough. A tea and toilet stop in Portaferry, then the incredible natural phenomena that is the Routen Wheel tidal whirlpool of the Strangford Narrows. With folklore and history - Vikings to Normans, Smugglers to Nazis, and possibly even a dolphin or two.

Led by Marine Scientist Sam Purdon from the popular podcast 'Coastal Catch-Ups' - trips educate, inform and entertain passengers about the rich flora, fauna, sea and bird life on the lough. A tea and toilet stop in Portaferry, then the incredible natural phenomena that is the Routen Wheel tidal whirlpool of the Strangford Narrows. With folklore and history - Vikings to Normans, Smugglers to Nazis, and possibly even a dolphin or two.

Led by Marine Scientist Sam Purdon from the popular podcast 'Coastal Catch-Ups' - trips educate, inform and entertain passengers about the rich flora, fauna, sea and bird life on the lough. A tea and toilet stop in Portaferry, then the incredible natural phenomena that is the Routen Wheel tidal whirlpool of the Strangford Narrows. With folklore and history - Vikings to Normans, Smugglers to Nazis, and possibly even a dolphin or two.

Led by Marine Scientist Sam Purdon from the popular podcast 'Coastal Catch-Ups' - trips educate, inform and entertain passengers about the rich flora, fauna, sea and bird life on the lough. A tea and toilet stop in Portaferry, then the incredible natural phenomena that is the Routen Wheel tidal whirlpool of the Strangford Narrows. With folklore and history - Vikings to Normans, Smugglers to Nazis, and possibly even a dolphin or two.

Led by Marine Scientist Sam Purdon from the popular podcast 'Coastal Catch-Ups' - trips educate, inform and entertain passengers about the rich flora, fauna, sea and bird life on the lough. A tea and toilet stop in Portaferry, then the incredible natural phenomena that is the Routen Wheel tidal whirlpool of the Strangford Narrows. With folklore and history - Vikings to Normans, Smugglers to Nazis, and possibly even a dolphin or two.

Led by Marine Scientist Sam Purdon from the popular podcast 'Coastal Catch-Ups' - trips educate, inform and entertain passengers about the rich flora, fauna, sea and bird life on the lough. A tea and toilet stop in Portaferry, then the incredible natural phenomena that is the Routen Wheel tidal whirlpool of the Strangford Narrows. With folklore and history - Vikings to Normans, Smugglers to Nazis, and possibly even a dolphin or two.

NOTE! These trips leave from Castleward at the quay at the Lower / Shore car park. Entrance to Castleward is FREE if you show proof of your boat trip booking. The driving directions on the form you will automatically be sent are for Sketrick trips ONLY and should be ignored. The rest all applies, preparations, what to bring and passenger suitability.

Posh nosh at anchor following a thrilling rib ride through the beautiful islands of Strangford Lough. History, folklore, myths and legends on this tour. Hopefully the the occasional dolphin. **In bad weather we may eat ashore**

NOTE: We no longer offer Santa Cruise. This is a Rib Ride with Santa ONLY. There are no crafts or Santa's Cottage visit for returning customers. A fast blast designed for groups and families who want a quick trip at an affordable rate. 30 minutes on board - these trips stay closer to our base on Sketrick Island. Prepare for a bit of splashing (or a lot of the weather is poor) and a lot of laughs! Minimum number of 4 people required. We will refund bookings where the minimum number has not been reached.