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A 2 hour adventure out of the Camel Estuary to the wild Atlantic Ocean, in search of an array of marine wildlife. During your safari you will have the opportunity explore the coastline hoping to spot some of the amazing wildlife that inhabits our waters on board 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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We'll cover approx. 25 miles, plenty of time to search for seals, dolphins and other wildlife.
A huge array of birdlife can be spotted, including puffins from mid-April to mid-July!
Learn about coastal points of interest such as Port Isaac, Port Quin and Trevose Head, with unrivalled views from the water.
Our state of the art RIBs are custom-built for comfort and safety, with a highly experienced skipper at the helm.
Your skilfully skippered RIB will travel out of the Camel Estuary out to the Atlantic Ocean, covering approximately 25 miles of beautiful coastline in search of an array of marine life that inhabits our waters and coastline, slowing down in areas where we are likely to spot wildlife. Where we go may depend on the conditions and sightings on the day.
You may be able to spot seals, dolphins, porpoises, whales, and even sunfish.
The Cornish coastline also hosts a myriad of seabirds including gannets, shearwaters, fulmars, oystercatchers, shags, cormorants and more. From the months of April to July, the cliffs are teeming with nesting guillemots and razorbills and you will visit “Puffin Island” – one of the last places puffins can be found nesting in Cornwall – with hope of spotting these beautiful birds.
Our 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. We may also visit Port Isaac, home of ‘Doc Martin’, or Trevose Head, where you can get a unique view of the ‘new’ Padstow Lifeboat Station – you may even be lucky enough to see a dramatic lifeboat launch. You will have ample opportunity to snap some great photos of exciting wildlife and rugged coastline. Every 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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