Apr-Oct
Dates
4h
Duration
2+
Min group size

Seal-Watching Trip – one of a kind nature tour in Estonia

The Baltic Sea has been home for seals for about 10 000 years, they are biggest water mammals in this region. We invite you to join our seal watching nature tour near Malusi islands – the natural retreat for seals. We reach the islands by a larger boat, departing from one of the north coast’s lovely port villages Kaberneeme. Seals are curious animals – usually they swim nearby the boat within minutes. To encourage the seals to come out and meet us, we use a clever lure: classical music! On our trip we talk about the smaller islands on our way to Malusi and talk about the seals every day life. Come with us to admire seals – one of a kind nature tour in Estonia. See you!

Things we do on the trip:

  • have a boat ride to Malusi islands;
  • listen to the stories about old traditions on the North coast of Estonia;
  • lure the curious seals with music;
  • understand better the life of seals in the Baltic Sea;
  • enjoy the company of the curious grey seals – the biggest Baltic Sea mammals;
  • always consider the welfare of the seals.

PRICE INCLUDES: guide service, motor-boat trip from Kaberneeme harbour to the Malusi Islands.

Pick-up and drop-off to your location in Tallinn can be ordered extra.

PICK UP PLACE AND TIME: as agreed – your accommodation or Kaberneeme harbour

LANGUAGES: English.

Watch a video of our seal-watching tour or this video of a private seal-watching tour.

NB! We do regular seal-watching tours from July to September. More information HERE!

You can also order private seal watching tours starting from Prangli Island, join our Prangli Island Daytrips!

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Transfer to Leppneeme or Kaberneeme - not included!

Our seal-watching trips do not include transfers to the north coast ports. You can order the transfer separately. Please let us know if you would like to have the price.
Private tours reach the islands by a motor boat from Leppneeme or Kaberneeme, but when joining our regular tours (see special offers) we offer sea-trips by a bigger boat from one of the north coast’s loveliest port villages Neeme.
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Enjoy a sea-journey in the Kolga archipelago and on to the Malusi Islets

Grey seals live on low islets without vegetation or reefs that are located far from the mainland shore and human settlements. In the Estonian north coast islets there are some places were the largest mammals in Baltic Sea can enjoy their life. On our way (about 1 hour) to the islets we pass a beautiful archipelago and will tell you stories about population on the islands before WWII, the Baltic Sea and coastal folk-traditions. We recommend you wear warmer clothes on the sea (certainly a jacket) as even in summer it can be cold.
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Experience seals-watching, with music

Seals are curious animals, usually they swim close to the boat. To encourage the seals to come out and meet us we use a clever lure: classical music! Sometimes we are lucky enough to not only see them to pop-up their heads from the sea but also lying on rocks near the islets. We lend our guests binoculars in case we cannot get close enough to see the seals.
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Get to know more about the history of Estonian coastal-folk, grey seals and the Baltic Sea

On our way back you are welcome to ask all the questions you want about the seal’s habitat, breeding and protection etc.
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Optional tips to enhance your experience:

  • bring a musical instrument with you or just sing during the tour and find out if seals like your music;
  • spend more time in the coastal areas and let us pre-book a nice lunch or dinner for you in the best fish restaurant in North-Estonia, Ruhe.

Prices for Seal-Watching Trip

Number of participants: Price:
Private groups of 2-6 people with smaller motorboat Price per group: 495 euros
Regular tours available from July to September 2024 on every Sunday at 9:00 from Tallinn Tourist Information centre (Kullassepa 4) Price per person:
adult (from age 13) 77€; child 7-12 y.0 37€, child up to 6 y.o 17€
NB! Tours do not include transfer from Tallinn to the port. Regular tours transfer 20€ per person one way.
Private tours transfer price on request.

Tour Reviews

24. Sep 2025

During the tour, Diana spoke perfect English and told us a lot about the islands and their former inhabitants. She took plenty of time to answer our questions. Of course, the highlight was the seals, which we had a great time observing. It was an unforgettable trip!

4. Sep 2023

We had a great experience with your company on our seal, watching trip last Sunday. Even though the seals weren’t plentiful, we still had a great time. Especially with your guide, Helena, who was not just very knowledgeable and gave us great tips, but also made our kids feel very welcome on board. It is definitely a trip that is worth it and we will recommend it highly to our friends and colleagues.

7. Aug 2023

We went on the seal watching cruise and it was awesome!
The weather was nice, we got to see seals and our guide, Triin was very interesting and knowledgeable about Estonian Islands, History and seals.

7. Sep 2020

I really enjoyed the seal watching tour. Liina was fantastic.

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