There is a snorkel tour which is well worth the time, our guide Nikki, pointed out loads of stuff we wouldn't have seen and told us all about the fish and reef.įree snorkeling was then available, or could be from the off if you opted out of the tour. Whilst the captain and crew tied up the boat we had a snorkel safety briefing, this takes about 10 mins and then you are ready to snorkel or go on the glass bottom boat ride. We cast off at 11,18am, and arrived at the reef 12,18pm. Take your seat, remembering the further back you sit the less bouncy it is, and complete a medical form attached to a clipboard (pen provided) Head onto the boat where you are asked to put your shoes into a box, then are issued your fins and mask by the crew, these can be stowed in pockets along the inside of the boat so are not an inconvenience in the trip. Make sure you have evidence of the confirmation of your booking as they wish to see this, and at this point are issued with a stinger suit if required. We took an average size beach bag with water, some snacks and issentials, this can be stored under your seat. You are asked to sign in onto a register and are issued a safety number which you keep throughout the day. We arrived at about 10,45 for the 11,00 boarding and were asked to wait a few minutes while the prepared the boat. The joining instructions are quite clear and include a map for reference. The crew of 5 are very friendly and efficient. There is a water fountain and bottles water available on board. It has a roof and open sides, which can be zipped up in inclement weather, so shade and protection is available. With 2000hp on tap you could literally surf off the wake as she cuts through the water. This is a very fast boat, it takes about 1hr to reach the outer reef, as opposed to 2hr or more for the larger boats. Alternatively, their friendly team love to chat, so you can give them a call to find out more.The larger than it looks in the pictures boat can be found just down the E arm of the pier. Want to discover more? Head to Skedaddle’s website to see their full range of Northumberland cycling holidays. We really appreciated their personal service!” Katriona, Coast and Castles The office team were impressive in their attention to detail. “The team at Skedaddle were helpful and supportive from the word go. I always look at Skedaddle first when I look for a biking holiday, their service is excellent” Peter, Sandstone Way “Our tour leader had excellent knowledge of the ride. All of this takes away the hassle and contributes to a more relaxing cycling holiday.” David, Hadrian’s Cycleway “A very well organised trip from the pickup at the train station to the final return drop off, everything was taken care of during the ride. Need more convincing? Hear from those who have tried and tested Skedaddle cycling holidays in Northumberland before: Not only that, but Skedaddle believes that exploring sensitively at the speed of the bike is one of the best ways to see all a destination has to offer. So all you need to do is turn up and concentrate on the riding each day. This includes daily route notes, accommodation, luggage transfers and emergency backup support. Not sure what to expect on a cycling holiday? Well, Skedaddle have thought of everything. In fact, some of the UK’s best-loved challenge rides, including Hadrian’s Cycleway and Coast and Castles are based here and can be conquered with the help of this friendly team of specialists. Skedaddle love their local area so much, they have several cycling holidays exploring the glorious landscapes of Northumberland. ![]() With their HQ office based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Skedaddle are just a stone’s throw away from Northumberland national park and are extremely proud to have this adventure playground on their doorstep. That’s why they have cycling holidays for a wide range of riders, from leisure cycling to road cycling, mountain biking as well as family cycling options. These guys are passionate about pedallin’ and their mission is to inspire as many of you as possible to travel by bike. They’ve been running holidays right here in Northumberland as well as the rest of the UK, Europe and further afield, for over 25 years. Saddle Skedaddle are the UK’s leading independent cycling holiday specialist.
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