It's possible to land on MSI to view the puffins more closely from one of the blinds that have been set up on the island. Permits are required and not always available. This is the ONLY puffin colony island that permits landings. The Puffins arrive back on Machias Seal Island sometime in April or May every year. We start the puffin watch season around Memorial Day and continue until the 1st of September.
Reservations are necessary with full payment.
Refunds are made if we can't go. Call the night before departure for exact sailing times. The trip to the island takes under two hours. The maximum time on the island is under three hours. This is a guided tour with an Expert Marine Bird Identifier onboard.