Sea Life in Cornwall: Padstow Sealife Safaris

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May 4, 2018

Minke Whales Spotted in Padstow, Cornwall

Yesterday we saw two Minke whales, potentially three. They were very active surfacing regularly, often…

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Cornwall Sealife

July 13, 2017

Puffins in Cornwall

The beautiful puffin seabird is easy to recognise with its mix of black and white…

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Boat Trips Cornwall Padstow Sealife

February 21, 2017

So What Can I Expect To See On A Padstow Boat Trip?

Thinking of booking a Sealife Safari Padstow boat trip while you're in Cornwall? Here are…

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Boat Trips Cornwall Padstow Sealife

February 17, 2017

5 reasons to go on a sea life safari boat trip

A holiday to Cornwall is brilliant for many reasons. It is packed with culture, great…

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Padstow Sealife Safari

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Kirsty Carr

20:28 30 Sep 17

Fantastic coastal trip today....it was a bit wet and wild but was great fun! 👍

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

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

18:28 26 Aug 16

Amazing experience ! Spotted seals and Dolphins !

Jenna Drummond

19:46 07 Jul 17

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

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

12:48 24 May 18

A great experience & Jen has really good tour knowledge ¬ forgetting the skipper Kev was great.🚤

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

22:41 03 Aug 18

Enjoyed the wildlife trip so much!

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.