Padstow Sealife Safaris

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About Padstow Sealife Safaris

Padstow Sealife Safaris is a wildlife boat trip operator sailing from North Quay in Padstow Harbour. If you are in the town for the day, it offers a different view of the coast, with a guide on board to point out what is around you.

What you can expect

The trips are guided wildlife boat trips along the north Cornish coast, and the wildlife to watch for includes seals, dolphins and seabirds. A trip is a simple way to get out on the water from the harbour. Because a guide travels with you, you get context for what you are seeing rather than just a boat ride. Any day on the coast depends on the sea and the season, so it is always worth checking ahead with the operator. The website is the place to look for sailing times, prices and booking.

Around Padstow Harbour

Padstow Sealife Safaris sits on North Quay, right in the working heart of Padstow Harbour, so it is easy to fit into a wider day in the town. Nearby you will find Greens of Padstow, The Old Boathouse and Greens. Also on the water, The Jubilee Queen sails from the harbour. Beyond the town, Porthilly Cove Beach and Rock Beach lie across the estuary, both reached by the ferry. A morning or afternoon on a wildlife boat trip sits well with a walk around the harbour, a look at the estuary and a wander back through town afterwards.

Planning your trip

Book ahead where you can, particularly in busier periods, and allow time to reach North Quay before you sail. Take a layer for the sea breeze and something to keep any spray off. If you are unsure about conditions on the day, ask the crew, as they know these waters well. Whether you are visiting Padstow for the first time or you know the harbour well, time on the water with Padstow Sealife Safaris is an easy addition to a coastal day.

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