Sea Safari from St Ives
Jump on a famous Dolly P boat to travel around Seal Island or Godrevy Island in Cornwall and meet the colonies of Atlantic Grey Seals that call them home
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Immersive experience
Discover local natural and historic landmarks in an exclusive VIP style.
Family-friendly
A joyful boat tour suitable for the whole family.
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Highlights
- Jump on the famous Dolly P boats for a seal-watching trip along the magnificent Cornish coast at Seal Island or across the bay at the famous Godrevy lighthouse.
- Enjoy the view of the colonies of Atlantic Grey Seals that have chosen these rocky outcrops, near Zennor and Gwithian respectively, as homes.
- Learn all about their habitat and why they feel safe, protected from predators and the forces of the Atlantic Ocean at this side of the UK.
- Admire the outstanding natural beauty of the coastal line leading to St Ives Bay in Cornwall being included in The Most Beautiful Bays Club joining 32 other bays in the world.
- Meet not only the seals but also other interesting wildlife. including dolphins, seals, sharks, whales and more.
What's included
- 1h coastal boat trip
- Food and drinks
Prepare for the experience
Children information
- Children under 1 year old can access free of charge.
- Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Please note that babies must be removed from prams for loading and unloading for Dolly P or the skiff.
Accessibility information
- Let us know before booking if any of your party may need assistance getting on the boat/skiff or walking up and down the steps.
- You should advise us in good time whether any member of your party has any medical conditions or disability requiring any special care during embarking or whilst on a vessel.
- Please contact our team before booking should you require further accessibility information regarding the experience.
Additional information
- This is a dog-friendly boat trip and go free.
- The provider of the service may alter cruise itineraries due to weather or other such extenuating circumstances
- The boat will not wait for latecomers as follows regular schedules.
- As St Ives is a tidal harbour and there are three different departure points, some will require the use of a smaller skiff and occasional landing on the beach or paddling.
- We recommend wearing waterproof comfortable shoes and dressing according to the weather and sea safari conditions. Rain will not stop a trip.
St Ives Sea Safari Boat Trip experience’s live date and time availability can be seen before booking.
Duration: 1h. Please arrive 30 minutes before your chosen timeslot for a smooth experience.
The regular operating times are the following:
- Daily, every hour: 10:00 am - 08:00 pm.
Departure point
- Start location: St. Ives Boats, Smeatons Pier, Wharf Road, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1LP, England, United Kingdom.
- Nearest station: St Ives.
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by St Ives Boats.
