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A shorter version of our Sealife Safari, with a focus on searching for seals. Our 1 hour Seal Safari is an excellent way to get out on the water for an exhilarating taster, experiencing seals in their natural habitat from our custom-built RIBs.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of the boat and the unpredictability of sea conditions we do not permit pregnant women, children under the age of 2 or anyone with current or historic back, neck or bone problems. If you need further advice about if our trips are suitable for you, please contact us.
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Meet our local and friendly seals! They can be seen all year round, so book this boat trip any time of year.
A vast array of birdlife can be seen year-round. Between mid April and mid July we'll look out for puffins, guillemots and razorbills.
View the rugged coastline around Padstow Bay and learn about our local heritage.
Our state of the art custom-built RIBs are designed for comfort and safety, with a highly experienced skipper at the helm.
Following the coast along at speed, we will slow on approach to areas of the coastline where grey seals regularly visit. In fact grey seals are one of the marine mammals that can be seen here all year round!
If the conditions are right, we may also head out to one of the nearby offshore islands where seals often haul out on the rocks to sunbathe.
Seals can often be seen bobbing around in the water, popping up to say hello, or basking on the rocks of offshore islands. Adhering to WiSe guidelines we don’t like to disturb or distress the seals by coming too close, so we keep a respectful distance from them; however often when in the water they come up to greet us.
An array of birds can also be seen on the boat trip, especially during nesting season for the puffins, guillemots and razorbills (mid April-mid July). If we are lucky and dolphins have been spotted in the area, we may head out to search for them too. You never know what might pop up along the way!
Our boat trips are professionally guided, offering you the chance to learn a little about the wildlife we see as well as local points of interest and our rich local heritage. Your knowledgeable guide will be happy to answer any questions you have about the wildlife. You will have ample opportunity to snap some great photos of exciting wildlife and the rugged coastline. Every boat trip is a non-stop mixture of sensitive wildlife observation and exploring the wild North Cornish waters.
We take from ages 2 and up (babies are not permitted). Please be advised that our boats travel at speed and can be very bouncy which some young children enjoy but others are not so keen on. Individual children’s suitability is at your discretion.
Our trips still run on rainy days. Rain does not deter the marine life (they are wet anyway!) so we simply wrap up in waterproofs and go for it! Please dress extra warm on rainy days with lots of layers to avoid getting cold. If you would prefer not to go out on a rainy day, please keep an eye on the weather and you may cancel your booking yourself. As long as we receive at least 24 hours notice, we can issue you with a full refund.
If we cancel your trip due to rough sea conditions or minimum passenger numbers (5) not being met, we will contact you as soon as possible to offer to reschedule you to a later date. If this is not possible, we can issue you with a full refund. Please note: If you cancel a booking yourself, we require at least 24 hours notice to be able to issue a refund.
Due to the bouncy nature of the boat and the unpredictability of sea conditions, our tours are not suitable for pregnant women.
All of our trips travel at speed and can be very bouncy in places so are not suitable for those with back/spine/bone problems.
Well behaved, small to medium sized dogs are permitted on our boats, however, often dogs do not like the sensation of being on a bouncy boat so please take this into consideration. If you can make other arrangements for your dog, it might be best to play it safe and leave them on land.
Come rain or shine, our boat trips are suitable for most weather conditions.
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