Seabird Watching & Lighthouse Keeping Tour
Energy Level
Duration
5 hours
Type
CULTURED
Accessible
No
Shore Thing Highlights
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Refreshments at the Sumburgh Hotel
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Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, where you'll also get a view of the area's rich wildlife, particularly seabirds
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Visit Jarlshof, the site showcases a remarkable sequence of human settlement, from the Neolithic period to the Viking Age
Need to know
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This Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
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Sailors should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this Shore Thing is appropriate
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Comfortable walking shoes with non-slip soles are strongly recommended
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Sailors should expect to walk approximately 3 miles, or 5 kilometers
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Sailors should expect to walk uphill for portions of this tour. Some areas may be quite steep, with slopes and viewpoints overlooking cliffs
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This Shore Thing is not recommended for Sailors with a fear of heights or vertigo
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Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included
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Venue entrance fee is included in the cost of this Shore Thing
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
