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Overview

About View
- Seabirds-and-Seals - The Original Noss Boat Tours is a company with different daily boat tour options on The Seabird catamaran.
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Parking and Public Transport View
- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The nearest bus station is Esplanade Lerwick.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
Getting In and Around View
- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the slipway and the Seabird boat.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors and narrow openings.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a water bowl for assistance dogs and a manual wheelchair.
- The following facilities are available: a water bowl for assistance dogs, a manual wheelchair and a seat/chair.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: audio headsets for the tours.
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- The venue can provide braille documents.
- Staff receive the following training: Disability Inclusion in Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, First Aid Training.
- Contact the team in advance to discuss any access needs.
Toilet and Changing Facilities View
- There is not a toilet with adaptations available.

The slipway is accessed directly from the promenade at Victoria Pier, on the right hand side.
The journey time from the top of the slipway to the mooring area is approximately 2 minutes.
The most accessible route has a ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
The ramp is over 150cm wide .

The Seabird will be moored by the slipway. All passengers embark at the stern via a steel platform and ramp.
The journey time from the top of the slipway to the Seabird is approximately 2 minutes.
The most accessible route has step-free level access and a ramp or slope.
There is step-free access via ramp onto the Seabird.
The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
The width of the opening is 82cm.

The designated seating area surveyed is located on deck to the rear of the Seabird.
The most accessible route to the designated seating has uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
The designated seating area is not clearly marked or signed.
There are 2 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
The view from this seating area is clear from obstructions.
Companions sit next to you.
There is a member of staff available for assistance.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
There is not an accessible toilet close to the seating area (within approximately 50m).

The designated seating area surveyed is located in the cabin of the Seabird.
The most accessible route to the designated seating has manual doors and narrow openings.
There is stepped access to the designated seating.
There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
The width of the opening is 58cm.
The view from this seating area is clear from obstructions.
Companions sit next to you.
There is a member of staff available for assistance.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
Seating available in this area includes: benches.
Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
There is not an accessible toilet close to the seating area (within approximately 50m).
This area would only suit ambulant wheelchair users.

The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
The toilet is located on the deck of the boat to the right hand side.
The most accessible route has a step, manual doors and narrow openings.
There is stepped access into the toilet.
There is 1 step which is clearly marked .
There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
There is a soap dispenser available.
There is no hand basin, hygiene packs are provided to all passengers.
This toilet would only suit ambulant wheelchair users.