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Sealife in Cornwall

Padstow hosts a myriad of sea life that occupy our waters and cornish coastline at different times of the year.

White waves
White waves

Cornwall's amazing sealife

The true highlight of any Padstow boat trip is the chance to see a wide variety of sea life in and around the water. You might not have realised just how many species call British waters their home!

Padstow Sealife Safaris give you the chance to get up close and personal with these fascinating creatures. Depending on the time of year that you choose to visit, you’ll have the chance to see a number of different species.

Darkl blue waves
Darkl blue waves

What will I see on my trip?

The most common mammal that we encounter on our safaris are grey seals. Around 40% of the world’s population of these charming creatures live around the British Isles, they are regular sights on our trips. At all times of the year, seals can be spotted in the waters. Winter can be a particularly exciting time to spot young seal pups, as the breeding season runs from September to December.

The deep waters near Padstow are also bursting with wildlife, dolphins and porpoises. In the summer months you may even have the chance to spot a basking shark! – but don’t worry, unlike their larger cousins, these creatures only eat plankton and tiny fish.

Our experienced crew will help you identify the different varieties you can see, and teach you to spot Common DolphinsHarbour Porpoises, and Bottlenose Dolphins. The sociable dolphins often swim close to the boats and enjoy interacting with the safaris! Every Sea Life Safari is different – we can’t guarantee which birds, mammals and fish will appear on any given day – but with a bit of luck, you can see some truly remarkable species during your day out!

For more information about what wildlife can you see in Cornwall check the sealife sections above.