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Padstow Sealife Tour Guide In Mask
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June 28, 2020

Adapting to Covid-19

2020 has been a very strange year so far, bringing with it new challenges. As…
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April 23, 2020

Dreaming of Springtime Sealife

During quarantine, whilst we are safely staying at home, we can’t help but think about…
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Our boat trips leave Padstow harbour making our way out of the spectacular Camel Estuary to the stunning Cornish cliffs.

For children, adults and photographers this is a best boat trip in Cornwall.

There are opportunities to see Grey Seals, Dolphins, Porpoises, Basking Sharks and Sun Fish to name a few.

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  • Padstow Sealife Tour Guide In MaskAdapting to Covid-19 June 28, 2020
  • Puffin sat on seaDreaming of Springtime Sealife April 23, 2020
  • Pod of dolphins swimming in seaA look back at 2019 February 10, 2020
  • Bird nesting in plastic fishing netsWhat are the Effects of Plastic Pollution on Marine Life? August 12, 2019
  • weever fish stingsWeever Fish Stings: How to Avoid Them & How to Treat Them August 9, 2019
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Hands up anyone who is looking for a new challenge Hands up anyone who is looking for a new challenge this year?? Well..................... WE ARE HIRING and SKIPPERS WANTED!!If you have a RYA level 3 advance powerboat or above send us your CV now and hopefully your 2021 will be full of dolphins!! ⁣
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Grey seals have their pups during the autumn and w Grey seals have their pups during the autumn and winter months in Cornwall, but surprisingly, the mothers only stay with the pups for three weeks; long enough to fatten them up with lots of nutritious milk before they are left on their own. While they figure out how to hunt on their own, seal pups can struggle in the rough winter seas and seek rest on beaches - sometimes very public beaches! It is important for seal pups to rest on land when they need to, so if you see a seal on the beach, please give it plenty of space to rest and DO NOT try to get it back in the sea, as this can be very detrimental to an exhausted pup! Seals can spook easily and it is not worth putting a seal (or yourself) at risk for a photo. If in doubt, call the British Divers Marine Life Rescue who can assess the pup's health and decide on the appropriate course of action.

📷Photo credit: Jenny Simpson (taken from a safe distance on a BDMLR assessment of this seal)

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Today was an immensely proud day for me and for th Today was an immensely proud day for me and for the company as we took delivery of our new boat!! Over the years we have grown into a knowledgeable, professional, and highly regarded wildlife watching company who now, with this new vessel, will be taking our experience to the next level!! This year we will be offering a whole host of different experiences with new, longer trips going further afield trying to find more whales on a regular basis 🐳 and we will be visiting islands such as Lundy and the Isles of Scilly too! We’ve got some hard work ahead of us to get her ready for you but I can’t wait to get started and to welcome you all aboard this summer for a new adventure!🐳🐋❤️ Finally I’d like to thank my family, staff, @rockmarineservices @suzukimarinegb and @redbayboats for all their support and help in making this happen! #excitingtimesahead 
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Today is "Blue Monday" and although feeling down c Today is "Blue Monday" and although feeling down can happen any day of the year, a January lockdown is extra tough. The blue mind theory suggests that being in, on, under, or simply near water can have incredible benefits for both your physical and mental health - it certainly makes us happy! So even if you can't be near the water where you are today, let us transport you to the big blue(ish green) for a moment of bliss! If you are struggling right now, remember you are not alone and it is ok not be ok but please talk to someone and let them help.

🎥Video credit: Jenny Simpson

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Padstow Sealife Safaris
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Kirsty Carr
Kirsty Carr
20:28 30 Sep 17
Fantastic coastal trip today....it was a bit wet and wild but was great fun! 👍
Freya Henderson
Freya Henderson
22:46 02 Apr 17
Had an amazing trip on Ian's super fast boat last summer. Saw dolphins, seal, loads of sea birds and even a weird looking Sun Fish. Great treat for the holiday.
Zoe Wilson
Zoe Wilson
22:01 06 Jul 16
A fantastic experience. Unfortunately we didn't have nice weather and ended up getting very wet, but despite this we were lucky enough to see bottle nosed dolphins, seals, puffins and much more wildlife.We were provided with water proof trousers and offered a coat but had our own.The crew were excellent and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Definitely worth the money for the 2 hour experience!!!!
Sumbul Ejaz
Sumbul Ejaz
18:28 26 Aug 16
Amazing experience ! Spotted seals and Dolphins !
Jenna Drummond
Jenna Drummond
19:46 07 Jul 17
Amanda Marshall
Amanda Marshall
21:17 08 May 18
My 7 year old daughter and I went on the 10am Wildlife Boat on one misty morning last weekend. Despite wrapping my daughter up (it was very hot on land) experience tells me that it is still much cooler at sea but it didn't stop my daughter or other children feeling the cold. Don't ever forget to wrap up warm folks! Well, as pointed out to us by our 'captain' we were in nature and not a zoo. No puffins, no dolphins, whales or sun fish on our trip although we did see a seal pop his head up and saw some other unremarkable sea birds. Typical, a whale the day before and dolphins for the following rides I believe. HOWEVER! we still had a blast in the boat and it was still a fun and exciting activity which offers great value for money. We were still very happy and would definitely do again.
Peter Fillery
Peter Fillery
14:26 21 May 18
Great tour, great guide. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic he made the tour for us.Oh and the dolphins, they helped.
Lorna Fudge
Lorna Fudge
12:48 24 May 18
A great experience & Jen has really good tour knowledge ¬ forgetting the skipper Kev was great.🚤
Nadine Saar
Nadine Saar
09:27 25 May 18
Huge thanks for a magical experience. I am a little nervous on boats, but not this time. I felt so safe on our vessel of happiness! The driver & wildlife guide were brilliant. We were lucky enough to see many local species of birds nesting, including the delightful little puffins. It was so close up & a dream come true to see puffins! I have lived by the Cornish coast for 15 years & this was a first. I have been on 3 trips with Padstow Sealife Safari over the years & I have been lucky enough to see dolphins each time. This time was exeptional. The dolphins were clearly delighted to see us & they allowed us to watch them so closely for such a long time. We could even hear their amazing clicks & sounds. It was the best wildlife experience of my life. Huge thanks to the crew whose skill & knowledge made this possible! Our adventure was topped with spotting seals & visiting a very impressive blowhole. Simply perfect! I will definitely return for more amazing memories.
Mina C
Mina C
22:41 03 Aug 18
Enjoyed the wildlife trip so much!
Giorgio Spacagna
Giorgio Spacagna
10:00 23 Aug 18
Superb marine trip and respectful of the animalsWe've been on a few marine trips, and shopped around before booking this one. I must say, this is one of the best we've been on. The marine biologists were very knowledgeable, kind and easy to understand. The captain of the boat was very experienced, drove the boat very skilfully and very respectful of the animals. They got close enough for a clear view, but not too close to harass or endanger the animals.The rib ride itself was worth the money, and everyone found it extremely fun.We first saw a seal in a bay, and then saw the nesting spot for some puffins (it was out of season, but saw a lot more seals on the island).We then went looking for Common Dolphins. The conditions were a little choppy and I was doubtful we'd see anything, but the skills of the crew spotted a pod and the dolphins played around our boat for 15-20 mins before we headed back towards shore.While going past the beautiful Cornish coastline, the crew spotted (I still don't know how...very eagle eyed!) a sunfish! It was the first time me and my wife saw one, and she's been wanting to see one for years! We also saw a junior puffin flying by.This is definitely on of the best things we've done in Cornwall and fun for all. Highly recommended.
David Garbe
David Garbe
12:53 02 Nov 18
Really enjoyed the wildlife and stunning scenery.
Mark 'NCW' Graham
Mark 'NCW' Graham
14:33 11 Apr 19
Professional and fun, great commentary, well recommended.
Sarah Scull
Sarah Scull
21:48 15 Apr 19
Lovely boat. Amazing skipper and knowledgeable marine biologist on board. We were lucky this time and saw common dolphins. There is no guarantee of this, we have been out in the past and not seen them (you are almost guaranteed to see seals tho). They were amazing leaping and interacting with the boat. So playful! Because the boat is small it is a very close experience if you are lucky enough to have it. Also because of this, the price is a little higher than we are used to, but I guess it is because it is more of an exclusive trip and expensive part of the country.
gonzalo echeverri
gonzalo echeverri
10:19 28 Apr 19
A beautiful coastline of England, it's an expected paradise! Will come back 🙂
Lee Chapman
Lee Chapman
07:25 17 May 19
Fantastic trip, plenty to see and really good fun. Ian the skipper was an absolute professional and the guide was very knowledgable. Saw a few seals and interesting seabirds. The views were stunning, well worth a trip!!
Daria Werner
Daria Werner
11:08 30 May 19
Worth every penny. Prepare to get wet and go FAST.
Emily Jayne Beilby
Emily Jayne Beilby
11:49 30 May 19
Amazing everytime we come on these trips. The staff are so knowledgeable which makes all the difference personally. Skippers know exactly how to give us a thrill! Thank you as always. The Beilbys
connor Dawson
connor Dawson
14:14 12 Jun 19
Amazing speed boat experience, well worth the money certainly go again
Nigel Beilby
Nigel Beilby
09:13 14 Jun 19
Fantastic experience. As a family we have never been disappointed, one of the highlight of our holiday in Cornwall that we look forward to everytime. Not just a boat ride - although this is worth it on its own the guides depth of knowledge make it very educational.
Nicola Camp
Nicola Camp
19:42 20 Jun 19
Best sea safari to go on by far, we were fortunate to see approximately 40 dolphins, most of which swam next to the boat! Also saw puffins and seals, would highly recommend to anyone!
bobby parmar
bobby parmar
16:57 21 Jun 19
Excellent 2 hr boat trip along the coastline. Lucky to have seen seals, sun fish, numerous birds and most amazing of all a pod of approx 25 dolphins.. Worth every penny. Great skipper and knowledgeable wildlife specialist Rosie. A must if visiting Padstow.
Shaine Fletton
Shaine Fletton
13:15 21 Jun 19
Amazing trip out. Don't sit at the front if you have a bad back though! We managed to see Dolphins and that was worth the money alone.
Issy Rose
Issy Rose
16:24 22 Jun 19
Absolutely amazing boat trip!! Perfect weather (but would have loved it in the rain too!)Hannah was fantastic, giving us lots of interesting facts and stories about the sights and widelife. Saw loads of dolphins, seals and different birds including puffins. Would highly recommend and would even go again, well worth the money. Also 10% off for parties of 4 or more! Kev the skipper was brilliant, loved the speed, bumping over the waves and the slalom at the end!! All round made our holiday!
tazmina farrell
tazmina farrell
13:50 01 Jul 19
What a great experience, such a fun day, well worth the money, the girls are great, friendly and knowledgeable. You see dolphins, seals, birds. Well worth it. Will definitely be doing this again.
Dale Hyde
Dale Hyde
11:06 02 Jul 19
Great trip, really well run by friendly, professional team.Boat ride was a thrill, we saw a handful of seals around the cave which was great, but highlight was going 8 miles off shore where the crew found a pod of around 20 dolphins who we spend 25 minutes around.Highly recommended operation
sarah fletcher
sarah fletcher
15:34 04 Jul 19
Loved loved loved this experience. Family of 6 thoroughly enjoyed it. Saw seals and sea birds but it was the boat ride st speed that thrilled us all!
matt yeomans
matt yeomans
11:36 16 Jul 19
We just had a trip with Simon and Rosie and couldn't ask for a better experience. The water was calm and clear and we saw so much. Both Simon and Rosie were knowledgeable friendly and fun. You can tell they love there job and who can blame them. Would highly recommend.
Sarah Howard
Sarah Howard
20:14 02 Aug 19
We had a great 2 hour safari. Lovely guide Rosie- who was well informed and the boat was handlwd very well by a confident skipper. Very exciting shooting through the waves! We saw various seabirds, a few seals and to our delight some dolphins- who we kept alongside for quite a while. A brilliant trip!
nic carn
nic carn
21:02 04 Aug 19
Staff great, slight issue with boat 1 1/2 hrs into a 2hr trip. Another boat laid on on our return and another 1+ hours.Great service. Highly recommended. Saw minky whale, seals etc
Laura Hall
Laura Hall
07:51 13 Aug 19
What an amazing experience. Great friendly team that made the experience something to remember. Saw seals and visited lots of interesting places along the coast. We had great fun as a family. My 6 year old daughter loved it and even didn't mind getting wet.
Rob Pelwenkhan
Rob Pelwenkhan
09:00 31 Aug 19
Amazing place. Especially for kids. Lots to see and do. Parking is validated for you. Planetarium is brilliant. Food is not overpriced. Well worth visiting for a good day of activities.
Nick Fayle
Nick Fayle
16:16 04 Sep 19
Great trip around the Cornwall coastline, we saw dolphins, jellyfish and out of season guillemots but sadly no seals. Our guide was great and very informative
Omar Gedden
Omar Gedden
18:13 12 Sep 19
Loved it , would recommend using the clothes they provide as you will get soaked otherwise. Double layer also , don't do what I did and wear t-shirt only . Was freezing and wet . But had a whale of a time excuse the pun . Saw a couple seals and few birds , fish etc with our guide very knowledgeable. Nice couple of hours spent exploring our beautiful coast .
Lymara Smith
Lymara Smith
17:29 17 Sep 19
Been on the 2 hour safari today. We seen some seals unfortunately no dolphins. I thought I would be really disappointed but I wasn't bothered as the safari was amazing and worth every penny. Going really fast for the majority of the 2 hours was awesome. We got wet so definitely use their waterproofs. Can't wait to go on it again. Thanks guys
Mike Kiff
Mike Kiff
19:23 18 Sep 19
Brilliant. Trip of a lifetime. Sea safari to see wildlife in situ but even though there was not a lot to see, a few birds and some seals, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the RIB ride, even down to the quite rough occasional landing on a low wave. Really worth the money. Had done a similar trip a few years before on a normal boat but this one was by far better. Waterproof clothing supplied and it was definitely required. Thank you, Padstow Sea Life Safaris.
Niamh Donoghue
Niamh Donoghue
08:02 23 Oct 19
We had a fantastic trip around the coast yesterday! The team were really friendly and helpful, the boat was great (open top, very fast!) and we seen lots of wildlife including dolphins, seals and birds. Highly recommended!
Lucy
Lucy
08:04 14 Nov 19
Highly recommended going on the Padstow sealife safari it was such a lovely experience even if we did just see seals. We plan on coming back in the summer to see the puffins.
Richard Parker
Richard Parker
19:13 14 Aug 19
Great boat trip, got to sea various sea birds and a group of sealion's plus local coastal landmarks. Highly recommend.
Zorro Dog Studios
Zorro Dog Studios
18:58 28 Apr 20
I haven't been in a while but it’s truly marvellous, you see so much, from puffins to seals. But you can see all that int he brochure, the staff are lovely and very helpful, both in the booking shop and the guides themselves, great boatmen. 10/10 would go again 🙂
John Thorne
John Thorne
15:59 07 Aug 20
Had a fantastic 2 hour safari with our guide Izzy and Skipper. We saw seals, dolphins and an array of sea birds. Fantastic experience. Tip even if its red hot on land take a coat!
martin romeijn
martin romeijn
19:49 20 Jul 20
Absolutely magnificent. We had a great time, got a bit wet, had fun and saw some dolphins. It was a great start of our holiday in the UK.
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams
19:10 15 Jul 20
Absolutely fantastic! Second time we have been in the 2 hour safari. Today we even saw dolphins. So much fun and so exhilarating. Looking forward to next time
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