North Landing Flamborough Boat Trips
If you’re visiting the stunning Yorkshire coast at North Landing in Flamborough, one of the best ways to experience the headland is from the water. From spring through to early autumn, local operators run boat trips straight from North Landing beach, giving you a fresh perspective on this dramatic stretch of coastline. The trips are typically aboard a traditional Yorkshire fishing coble, a small, sturdy boat that can get you close to sea caves and cliff faces that are otherwise hard to see from land.
The most popular option is a 30-minute cruise to the Smuggler’s Cave and Bird Sanctuary, where you’ll drift along the chalk cliffs and have the chance to spot seabirds nesting on their ledges and sometimes seals or even puffins in the water nearby. We enjoyed a lovely trip around the headland on one of their trips. For those who enjoy fishing, there are also longer fishing trips available where rods and bait are supplied and you can try your hand at catching mackerel, codling or wrasse off the headland.
Trips usually run daily during the summer months, weather permitting, and no advance booking is needed for the shorter boat tours (though it’s wise to check conditions on the day). I planned our boat trip at the last minute. We headed down there when the tide was in, the sun was out and when the trips were definitely running. You can check their Facebook page in the website link on this page for up-to-date sailings. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly way to explore North Yorkshire’s rugged coast from a different angle and add some seaside adventure to your visit.
To get down to North Landing beach, you have to go down (and back up again) a very steep hill. More about that by clicking here.
Further Information: North Landing Boat Trips
Is there food and drink available?
There is a cafe and a takeaway nearby
What are the main things to do?
When the weather conditions mean they can run the trips, the North Landing boat trips offer a relaxed, family-friendly way to explore Flamborough’s dramatic chalk cliffs, sea caves and seabird colonies from the water.
What are the ticket prices?
A typical trip costs around £10 for adults and £6 for children for short 30-minute scenic cruises, with slightly longer fishing trips costing more (around £20-£25 per person). Card and cash are accepted
Is there parking?
There is a pay-and-display car park at the top of the hill
When are they open?
Boat trips are seasonal and dependent on the weather and the tide
Dog Friendly?
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on board. There may be a fee to bring your dog.
Are they accessible?
You have to walk up a plank from the beach onto the boat, so it is not accessible to most people with disabilities. The walk down to the beach and back up again is incredibly steep.
