The Farne Islands lie in the very north east of England, just off the Northumberland coast midway between the fishing village of Seahouses and the ancient Northumbria capital of Bamburgh.

The group of islands that lie 1.5 to 6 miles off the North sea coast are preserved as a bird sanctuary by the national trust. As well as being a haven for birds the area is a magnet for grey seals, in fact seals from colonies all over the UK regularly head for the area known as the Farne box.

The seals are very curious towards divers, they slowly creep forwards using their forward flippers until they come face to face with you, the secret is to extend their curiosity by slowly retreating as they approach, the biggest mistake is to try to approach them as they will quickly dart off, only to come back and nibble your fins when you are looking in the opposite direction.

The area is also renowned for shipwrecks. Over the centuries numerous victims have been claimed indeed on one of the islands Longstone stands the most powerful lighthouse in Europe.

look at some dive sites here

Big Squid have twelve places available for this adventure. We have chartered a boat and will be in twin share accommodation. with parking outside the room, heating, hospitality tray, with en suite fully tiled shower room toilet and hand basin, Full English breakfast is included.There are opportunities to take advanced courses and speciality courses on this trip

Included: tanks weights air , 4 boat trips and bed and breakfast for 2 nights(twin share accomadtion in Beadnell)

Not included: dive equipment, £20 per day suit hire £15 per day,
Transportation to Northumberland, although for those without transport Big squid will try to arrange a lift for you on the basis of sharing fuel costs with the driver

For more information contact Big Squid now!