The duration of the tour depends on various factors such as the group's pace and individual abilities. On average, it takes approximately 3-4 hours from the time of fitting into your wetsuit and safety gear until the completion of the coasteer. We will meet at the base to ensure proper fitting and then guide the groups to the designated coasteering route for the day (which involves a drive). We will then explore the intertidal zone of our beautiful Isle.

Swimwear for under the wetsuit.

Shorts for over the wetsuit (this helps to protect them).

Old trainers (with laces) you don’t mind getting wet.

A towel or dry robe (we do have dry robes available to hire).

A warm drink and snack for when you return.

We will meet you at our base in Gremista, Lerwick and you can find the exact location on this map:

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Take the junction which leads to Ocean Kinetics opposite the power station.

Turn left at Ocean Kinetics.

Continue straight to the end of the road.

Turn right at the Shetland Garden Company.

Head to the end of the road (driving beyond Shetland Home Company) until you see a large shed with two white garage doors.

Regarding transportation, we typically ask our customers to follow us in their own vehicles to our chosen coasteering route. Please ensure that you have arranged suitable transportation for yourself and your group. Let us know if we can assist with your transportation needs.

We very much welcome people arriving off cruise ships to join our coasteering tours.

We encourage passengers to find their own transport or walk to our base in Lerwick. We will then get you fitted into the correct safety gear and equipment.

Provided your group is small and upon individual request, the lead guide will usually be happy to take you to the chosen coasteering venue of the day using their own transport.

The guide should be able to drop you off at the cruise ship again upon completion of the tour.

At Sea Shetland you must be 18 years or over to participate in coasteering. Children, aged 8-17, may participate if they are accompanied by their parent(s) or legally assigned guardian.

At Sea Shetland we are always monitoring the weather and sea state. In the possible event of a cancellation to your session, we will contact you 24 hours before. We will make every effort to re-schedule your session however if this is not possible a full refund will be offered.

Please ensure you eat a substantial meal before participating in coasteering. Feel free to bring along a bottle of water, snacks or a flask of hot drink for when you finish your trip.

There are currently no toilet facilities at our base in Lerwick. Please ensure that you use the toilet before meeting us for your coasteering tour.

If you have any further questions or would like some more information then drop us a message or give us a call, we’d be more than happy to help!