ExperienceEasy1 to 2 hours
Seal Island Boat Trip (St Ives Boats)
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About
Small-boat wildlife trips from Smeaton's Pier out to Seal Island (the Western Carracks), around 3.5 miles west of St Ives, run by St Ives Boats aboard the Dolly P. The crew includes a British Divers Marine Life Rescue marine mammal medic, and the trips focus on spotting the Atlantic grey seal colony that hauls out on the rocks there. Runs daily Easter to November, weather and tide permitting.
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Highlights
- ✓Atlantic grey seal colony at Seal Island (the Western Carracks)
- ✓Crew includes a British Divers Marine Life Rescue marine mammal medic
- ✓Dog-friendly at no extra charge
- ✓Departs directly from Smeaton's Pier in the harbour
Tips
- →The 2-hour trip is priced the same for adults and children over 1, unlike the 1-hour trip which has a child rate.
- →Dress warmly even in summer; it is genuinely colder on the open water.
- →Trips depend on sea and weather conditions; book with some flexibility in your plans.
Best Season
SpringSummerAutumn
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