Boat trip around Runde with Aquila

About the tour

The boat trip starts from Runde harbour and heads west around Måganeset. Here, the bird cliffs come into view, featuring Rundebranden and Lundeura. The bird cliffs on Runde are a nesting ground for 100,000–150,000 seabirds, including puffins, northern gannets, black-legged kittiwakes, razorbills, and common guillemots. The popular puffins reside in Lundeura.

On the evening tour, the puffins have finished their day's work—a trip out to the open sea to fetch food—and large numbers of birds gather for an evening swim below Lundeura.

After getting to know the puffins better, the tour continues to Skarveskjæret, where a couple of dozen cormorants live. Then, the trip proceeds to the sheer cliff that once housed a large colony of kittiwakes. The kittiwake nests are built on small ledges in the steep rock face.

In 1946, the first pair of northern gannets established themselves on the bird cliffs. Since then, the population has grown steadily and today numbers about 5,000 pairs. The northern gannet has taken over many of the former nesting sites of the kittiwakes, following a significant reduction in the kittiwake colony.

The coast around Runde is exposed to harsh weather, with a series of underwater reefs. Navigating safely by boat here requires extensive local knowledge.

If the weather permits, the tour goes into one of the large caves beneath the bird cliffs—an experience many truly appreciate.

Practical information

What to bring

It is advisable to dress in warm and windproof clothing. In case of rain, it is also recommended to wear rain gear.
Dogs are not allowed.
Children under 3 years of age are not permitted on the tour.

Tickets

Tickets can also be purchased on the day at the café at Runde Environmental Centre (subject to availability).

Experience provider

Company: Johan Moltu / Aquila

Contact Hivens at +47 700 80 800 or email booking@runde.no for questions regarding the booking system or for booking assistance.