What to do and see in South West England, England: The Best Dolphin & Whale Watching

November 21, 2021 Merry Kessler

Discover the best top things to do in South West England, United Kingdom including Marine Discovery, Cornish Sea Tours, Devon Sea Safari, Sea Kayak Torbay, Silver Halo Charters, Atlantic Adventures, Patricia Rose Charters, Dolphin Watch UK, NEMO - St Ives Glass Bottom Boat, Coast Boat Trips in Cornwall.
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1. Marine Discovery

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5.0 based on 218 reviews

Marine Discovery

Inspiring sea safari sailing trips aboard a ten metre catamaran, with the winners of the 2013 Responsible World Whale Watch Awards . A voyage on "Shearwater II" gives you the best opportunity to find the marine wildlife of south west Cornwall, including seals, porpoises, seabirds, dolphins, basking sharks and whales. All trips are fully guided with experienced and entertaining guides, who are trained educators. Shearwater II takes just 12 passengers and 2 crew, so you get a great view of the wildlife and the views without having to peer over other people. Please call or email to enquire. Fully licenced and insured NB please remember that sightings of specific species cannot be guaranteed and that we advertise this fact widely. Therefore the most useful and accurate reviews of our company rate us on the factors we can directly control e.g. customer service, politeness, ease of booking, quality of welcome and so on, rather than whether the reviewer saw the exact species they wanted. Marine Discovery is shut between November and March due to weather constraints and winter maintenance. If in doubt, call to check.

2. Cornish Sea Tours

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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Cornish Sea Tours

RIB Sea Safaris and Power Boat Trips from Rock North Cornwall with Cornish Sea Tours.What better way to explore the awe inspiring coastal scenery and incredible wildlife of North Cornwall than by powerboat? Our boat SeaXplorer is a 9m RIB which seats 12 passengers and is based at Rock on the Camel Estuary just over the river from Padstow. We meet at our office on the Rock pontoon and then away to sea. We run boat trips to various locations from Rock out towards Newquay or Bude and regularly see wildlife such as Basking Sharks, Dolphins, Porpoises, Seals, Sun Fish and all sorts of sea birds including Puffins. We carry several pairs of binoculars on board so you can see them all up close.Your skippers are always qualified by the Maritime Coastguard Agency and have in depth knowledge about the local wildlife and geology.The tours run for 2 hours and cost £40 per adult and £30 per child under 14. Life jackets are provided. We do recommend bringing a warm layer, a waterproof jacket and trousers and this summer perhaps some sun cream. In particularly wet weather we can provide full waterproofs.

3. Devon Sea Safari

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5.0 based on 189 reviews

Devon Sea Safari

Sailing from the historic South Devon town of Teignmouth. Experience the wonders of South Devon’s coastline and its magnificent wildlife from our passenger RIB. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Our tours offer a safe and informative boat trip looking at wildlife,geology and local history.

4. Sea Kayak Torbay

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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Sea Kayak Torbay

GUIDED SEA KAYAKING TOURS AROUND THE ENGLISH RIVIERA Boat tours , Water Sports, Wildlife and Adventure ar what you will find in mobile kayaking and canoeing provider, Sea Kayak Torbay. We are based in Torquay, Devon at the heart of the UK's English Riviera Unesco Global Geopark. We deliver boat tours for everyone from the beaches of Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, or the Dart and Teign estuaries. Kieran is passionate about delivering a truly memorable experience and he incorporates information about the local history and rich cultural heritage, marine wildlife and the geological sites of specific scientific interest. Kieran has been taming the sea for beginners for over a decade, allowing any person to enjoy floating around the English Riviera. We have 5 very distinct tour options for you from the Headlands, to the Backwaters and the estuaries there is something for everyone.

5. Silver Halo Charters

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5.0 based on 31 reviews

Silver Halo Charters

Silver Halo is a quick and stable 8 metre Cheetah Marine catamaran and skippered by her owner Matt Forrester, who is fully insured and qualified. We specialise in private fishing and sightseeing trips. Our boat trips are for smaller groups of up to 6 guests so perfect for small groups of friends or families to take a private charter. We can design your own day on the water to include what you want. Trips can include inshore or offshore fishing, sight seeing, wildlife watching, swimming and snorkelling. We can also run up the various South Devon estuaries and stop off for a pub lunch. Choose 2.5 hour, 4.5 hour, 9 hour, 11 hour or even multiple day trips. We have some of the UK's best fishing waters within our reach. Fishing options can include wrecks, reef, mackerel, Skerries banks and shark. All rods and reels are great quality and freely available for use. Tackle sales available onboard. Please get in touch or see our main website for more details.

6. Atlantic Adventures

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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Atlantic Adventures

Atlantic Adventures offers you the opportunity to see some of the most fantastic Cornish coastline and some amazing wildlife on board Mis Me, Based in Penzance we can offer bespoke packages to suit your requirements. Or join us on a wild snorkelling adventure to see some of Cornwalls hidden locations with the opportunity to swim with seals.

7. Patricia Rose Charters

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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Patricia Rose Charters

Patricia Rose Charters is a family run charter boat business for fishermen and women of all talents. From complete novice to club match champion all capabilities catered for.

8. Dolphin Watch UK

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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Dolphin Watch UK

Dolphin and marine life watching tour guide specialists, operating from Brixham, Fowey and St. Ives.

9. NEMO - St Ives Glass Bottom Boat

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5.0 based on 5 reviews

NEMO - St Ives Glass Bottom Boat

St Ives' first and only glass bottom boat. The NEMO is new to the harbour for 2021, however we have been operating boat trips for over 3 years on our lovely wooden boat the Cornish Crest. We are very excited to introduce you to a new perspective of the beautiful seas that surround St Ives, as you peer through the 8 large viewing pannels to explore below.

10. Coast Boat Trips in Cornwall

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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Coast Boat Trips in Cornwall

Coast Boat Trips offer incredible boat trips and tours in Cornwall. All of our trips provide an interactive learning experience making them both fun and educational. Our expert guides will talk you through the weather, wildlife, geology and history of Cornwall and its magnificent coastline. We are a family run business with a strong connection to the Cornish Coast.

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