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Mar 27 2019

Padstow Sealife Safaris – One of “The Best Boat Tours Cornwall Has to Offer”

By sealife | News

Thank you so much for mentioning us in your latest post, Tencreek Holiday Park. We’re thrilled to be included in the “6 best boat tours in Cornwall”. By sea is…

Feb 27 2019

“Love Your Beach” – Beach Clean Day with Padstow Sealife Safaris

By sealife | Cornwall

How did you spend your Valentine’s Day? Roses, chocolates and a romantic dinner for your other half? At Padstow Sealife Safaris we love the beach! So what better way to...

Nov 01 2018

underwater photo of large school of silver fish

Endangered Sea Life in the UK – How Are We Progressing?

By sealife | News

The cold sea temperatures around the United Kingdom make it the perfect home for a variety of marine creatures. The waters surrounding our island are teeming with amphibians, reptiles and…

Jun 01 2018

What is the Padstow Plastic Free Initiative?

By claire | Cornwall, News, Padstow

Plastic Free Padstow is an organisation inspired by the Fairtrade movement which aims for Padstow and its surrounding shores to become one of the first ever Plastic Free Coastlines. This…

May 04 2018

Minke Whales Spotted in Padstow, Cornwall

By sealife | Sealife

Yesterday we saw two Minke whales, potentially three. They were very active surfacing regularly, often close to the boat. One of the whales even breached (lifted its whole head out...

Jul 13 2017

Puffins in Cornwall

By sealife | Cornwall, Sealife

The beautiful puffin seabird is easy to recognise with its mix of black and white feathers, stark against its large, brightly coloured bill, red and black eye markings and bright…

May 24 2017

17+ Things To Do in Cornwall

By sealife | Cornwall

There are so many things to do in Cornwall that sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start! Cornwall has the longest coastline of any English county (measuring...

Mar 08 2017

A Guide to a Perfect Day in Padstow, Cornwall

By sealife | Padstow

Ahhh lovely Padstow…. that quaint harbour town in Cornwall where you can sit slurping an ice cream as you listen to the boat masts chinking in the Cornish sunshine. Where,…

Feb 21 2017

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

By sealife | Boat Trips, Cornwall, Padstow, Sealife

Thinking of booking a Sealife Safari Padstow boat trip while you’re in Cornwall? Here are some of the scintillating sights you can expect to see! Stunning coastal views …

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 &not 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.

David Garbe

12:53 02 Nov 18

Really enjoyed the wildlife and stunning scenery.

Mark ‘NCW’ Graham

14:33 11 Apr 19

Professional and fun, great commentary, well recommended.

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

10:19 28 Apr 19

A beautiful coastline of England, it’s an expected paradise! Will come back 🙂

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!!

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Padstow Sealife Safaris – One of “The Best Boat Tours Cornwall Has to Offer”

“Love Your Beach” – Beach Clean Day with Padstow Sealife Safaris

Endangered Sea Life in the UK – How Are We Progressing?

What is the Padstow Plastic Free Initiative?

Minke Whales Spotted in Padstow, Cornwall

Puffins in Cornwall

17+ Things To Do in Cornwall

A Guide to a Perfect Day in Padstow, Cornwall

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

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