What is the Skippered boat hire?
Experienced Skippers
Our experienced skippers are sailors who are very familiar with the local area. Take advantage of their extensive maritime, historical, or geographical knowledge and you will get the most out of your boat trip.
All our skippers are local seamen with years of experience on the water, having spent the majority of their lives on the sea, some of which volunteer on the Padstow lifeboat crew.
Optional Trip Lenght
Free to Roam
BreathTaking Coastal Routes
Available in all weather
WHERE DO WE GO?
Up to Boscastle for an ice cream, Newquay for lunch, or search for secret sheltered coves to enjoy a picnic or bottle of bubbly on the boat. Be sure that wherever you decide to go, we will ensure that your experience is the best, and safest it can possibly be. With decades of experience on the water, our skippers know their stuff.
WHAT’S THE LIMIT?
There will be limits to where we can go, depending on the timescale and your budget. We will also have restrictions of where we can safely access with the boat. That being said, if you do have any special requests we would be happy to discuss the options.
Skippered Boat hire for ...
BIRTHDAY Parties
Planning a birthday visit to your favourite spot in Cornwall? Why not mark the occasion and treat yourself and your loved ones by celebrating in style? Perhaps you’ve got a favourite stretch of coastline; Trevose Head or Port Quin Bay. Seeing it from our skippered boats with your family and friends makes for some unforgettable birthday memories.
Search the coast for local wildlife, from dolphins and seals to puffins; or bring a picnic, and we will moor up in a picturesque spot.
Our boat tours are based in Padstow, and although we’re a little biased, it’s a perfect place to spend your special day when you visit for your boat trip. The sandy beaches, picturesque harbour, locally caught fresh seafood and great shops make for a lovely day out in Cornwall. Read more about what to do in our Guide to Padstow.
Kids' Parties
If you are looking for a memorable kids’ birthday party idea, you have come to the right place! We can arrange a safe and energetic tour that guarantees a boatload of happy passengers whilst exploring the coastline and searching for local sea life.
You can spend the day in Padstow with crabbing fun on the harbourside, fish and chips or pasties to feed hungry tummies and if you pair your boat trip with a visit to the National Lobster Hatchery, you can receive 20% off your visit by showing your booking confirmation from us!
Stag do and hen dos
The Newquay stag-do might have a reputation, but our version is a different kind of wild. Exhilarating boat trips around the coast, searching for wildlife and visiting secluded bays, with just your stag-do and your skipper and guide on board, you will have an unforgettable experience.
If you’re tempted by a Cornwall hen-do we could not recommend it more. Time spent with friends, taking part in a new activity, and leaving with huge smiles on their faces. It might not seem like an obvious option for stag and hen-do ideas in Cornwall, but our skippered boat tours are a great change of scenery and a great idea for a day out with friends.
We’re very accommodating and are happy for you to tailor the trip towards you. We’ve had costumes, champagne, cakes, and much more. Please drop us an email if you would like to bring anything extra on board as our first priority is to protect the marine environment… just get in touch with us beforehand and we’ll create the Cornish stag or hen-do of a lifetime for you.
Whether you’re after a boat trip with beers, cruising around Cornwall’s landmarks, or watching the local wildlife, we’ll make it happen.
Staff Parties
The usual office parties and corporate events can be a tick box that few people enjoy. So why not switch it up and have your team hire their own personal boat and skipper? The fresh air, endless wildlife and scenery, and relaxed nature of the trips are brilliant for team bonding.
If your colleagues are new to Cornwall, our scenic boat trips can be a brilliant way of introducing them to the county, and its wildlife. Perhaps you’ve all been living and working in Cornwall for years and have never seen a seal, dolphin or puffin, in which case, what are you waiting for?
For a few ideas, explore our boat trips and tours. Whether you want to search for seals and dolphins, explore the Camel Estuary or go on an adventure, we can tailor each boat trip to you.
Added Extras
We know that everyone wants their experience to be a little different and that’s why we aspire to create the best boat hire Cornwall has to offer. Want a bottle of bubbly while you enjoy the view, bring one on! Glass bottles are permitted, all we request is that the glasses you’re drinking from are plastic as they’re considerably less fragile. You can even bring on your own picnic if you fancy it.
Book Skippered Boat Hire
The North Cornish coast is your playground – so what are you waiting for? Call us today before we’re booked up.
Alternatively our 2 hour Sealife Safari, 1 hour Seal Safari, 1 hour Coastal RIB Tour, or any other scheduled trip are all available privately by selecting “BOOK ENTIRE TOUR” through our booking page.
Bespoke tours also available.
If you don’t see the trip you would you like on your desired date,
contact us and we may be able to schedule one especially for you
1 hour - £250
(£25 extra fuel supplement for the Coastal RIB Tour)
2 hours - £420
(up to 12 passengers)
Discounted rates available for 3+ hours
Find out more about our skippers and crew who make our trips educational and super fun to boot!
Your safety and comfort are paramount to us. Learn how our boat trips super fun whilst being the safest possible.
Our boat trips operate on 11m Humber Quinquari RIBs with twin Suzuki 300bhp out board engines.
