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Come and explore the stunning Camel Estuary! This designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty hosts a huge variety of birdlife, from gannets, gulls and terns feeding at the river’s mouth, to grey herons, little egrets and kingfishers feeding along its banks and occasional visits from migratory ospreys. Discover more about the area’s fascinating history and legend as you visit sites of interest along the way including the formidable “Doom Bar”!
These tours are special trips which only run when conditions do not allow us to head out to sea, but can be run as a private tour if you wish (tide dependent).
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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Occasionally seals come into the estuary to shelter from the sea and porpoises and dolphins have been spotted feeding in the river too.
Opportunities for bird watching including little egrets, grey herons and even potential migratory birds such as ospreys.
View the "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty" around the Camel Estuary and learn about our local heritage.
Our state of the art RIBs are custom-built for comfort and safety, with a highly experienced skipper at the helm.
Exploring the Camel Estuary from cruising its gentle meandering course further upriver to riding the waves as they build where it meets the wild Atlantic Ocean. Stopping at points of interest along the way, there is a fascinating history to learn about, while we keep our eyes peeled for wildlife.
A myriad of birds use the estuary as feeding and nesting grounds, or a pit stop on long migrations. Occasionally seals and porpoises enter the estuary to get shelter from stormy seas or feed on the fish moving in and out of the river and, from time to time, we have even had visits from the Southwest’s resident bottlenose dolphin pod who have been known to travel into the estuary as far along as Rock; there’s plenty to keep your eyes peeled for!
Our boat trips are professionally guided, offering you the chance to learn a little about any 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.
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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