The Isle of Barra in the Western Isles of Scotland is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the UK. With its white sandy beaches, clear blue waters and stunning scenery it is a choice holiday destination.
Kisimul Castle is the first iconic landmark you will see when you arrive at Barra by Car ferry from Oban at the port of Castlebay. The 5 1/2 hour journey allows you to begin to relax and unwind before arriving. Often during the summer months you will see a large number of basking sharks alongside the ferry.
Alternately, our plane service from Glasgow is a short 50 mins flight that lands on the idylic white sandy Traigh Mhor beach which in itself is a very memorable experience. This very journey has recieved a number of accolades recently. It has been voted the Most beautiful approach in the world as well as one of the scariest!
After arriving on Barra it's not long before you see that everywhere you go the island presents you with one fantastic landscape after another. The island is not blighted by the noise and bustle of many mainland tourist hotspots so the tranquility and back to nature feeling here is undisturbed and in abundance but there are many things to do on Barra that will add to your enjoyment of any holiday you have here.
Few people see what lies just off the land under the sea around Barra! That's where a snorkel session with Barra Snorkel Safari can open your eyes to just what there is for you to see in the water.
Barra has a diverse range of marine habitats and sealife which are accessible from the shore. To add to your activities on Barra, Barra Snorkel Safari will take you on a guided exploration swimming through these habitats.
A snorkel session lasts for 90 minutes and they are lead by 2 experienced guides. We will supply you with everything that you need to go into the water. You will be supplied with a wetsuit, hood, mask, snorkel, boots and fins. We will even supply you with a towel to dry off with at the end of your session. You are very welcome to use your own equipment if you have it with you.
Your group session, which will have no more than 10 snorkellers, begins with a full safety briefing so that everyone can feel confident prior to going into the sea. We will then brief you on how to put on and use the equipment we have provided for you. After that you will recieve a site briefing which will tell you what you can expect to see during your session. We then take you to the sea where you can begin your guided tour. We would expect to be in the water for around 30-40 minutes.
All participants must be medically fit and be able to swim. Dont worry if you are not a confident or a poor swimmer as our suits have a lot of bouyancy to keep you afloat. Want to do this but are a bit worried about being in the water? Dont worry, we will you help by taking extra time with you so that we can build your confidence to enable you to go for it! . Once your in, we know you will love it!
We also advise that you bring shorts and t-shirt or swimming costume to wear under your wetsuit.
Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Barra Snorkel Safari reserves the right to move the location of the session at any time.
Booking is very simple! Just fill out the contact us form and leave the rest to us!
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