St Ives Boat Trips

Seal Island Boat Trip

Seal Island - St Ives Boat Trips

4.8

Based on 89 reviews

review us on

madalina brait

28 days ago

I got to adventure out on St Ives Boat Trips and it's something I definitely recommend. I was originally booked for the rib ride but got moved to the boat due to lack of people. Either way they got us out at sea and lucky so as we spotted seals and dolphins! The captain was knowledgeable and fun and we had a great time

Mhay Ancheta

29 days ago

We had an amazing boat ride to Seal island. John and the boat staffs are really friendly. Great service perfect for sunny day getaway!

Cathy R

29 days ago

Trip to see seals was great. Skipper was lovely, seals seemed happy.I was slightly annoyed that I booked an evening trip days in advance and was only told the morning of the trip that they weren’t doing evening trips that day due to the tide. I’d rather the options for booking reflect the tide in advance.

Prof Scoop

30 days ago

Very good. Well worth the money. We were lucky enough to see a number of seals, and they were lucky enough to see us.

Zie Hurley

a month ago

Great hour at sea Saturday to seal island lovely captain and young lad on shore at the kiosk was so helpful with our rebooking,many thanks although we was surprised to know we where heading to the light house instead of seal island luckily the sea was to rough to make the lighthouse so got what we wanted just slightly confusing.Would highly recommend this company

Amy Stening

a month ago

Great time! Super nice and friendly. Shout out to Ian!

The Boss

a month ago

John and the skipper were super helpful and knowledgeable. End of April saw some seals. Fumes of the boat can be a bit intense if you are a bit sensitive.

Katie Precious

a month ago

Great boat ride loved it !!

Jordan Vellam

a month ago

Great boat trip. Had a good time seeing seals and dolphin.

Chessney Moser

a month ago

Absolutely lovely boat trip! Saw some seals and lovely views. Ian was amazing and informative and John was very helpful when booking with my infant. Definitely recommend

What To Expect

1 HOUR

1. Arrival & Check-In

Please arrive at the harbour at your allocated time slot (as confirmed during booking). One of our friendly crew members will meet you at the designated check-in point. We’ll quickly run through safety checks and get you kitted out with a life jacket before boarding the boat.

2. Departure from St Ives Harbour

Once everyone is on board and briefed, we’ll depart from the beautiful St Ives harbour. As we cruise out, take in the incredible views of the historic harbour, Porthmeor Beach, and Godrevy Lighthouse in the distance.

Photos by Ray Harrington

3. Cruise Along the Coast

We’ll follow the rugged Cornish coastline, passing iconic landmarks such as:

The Island and St Nicholas Chapel
Clodgy Point
Porthgwidden and Porthmeor beaches
Seal Island (our main wildlife viewing spot)

4. Seal Island Stop-Off

Our first main wildlife encounter will be at Seal Island, home to a colony of Atlantic grey seals. These curious creatures often swim right up to the boat, giving you the perfect chance for photos and a closer look.

5. Keep Watch for Dolphins

As we head a little further out to sea, we’ll be on the lookout for common and bottlenose dolphins, which are frequently spotted in these waters. Occasionally, you may even catch glimpses of porpoises or basking sharks during the right season.

6. Return to Harbour

After plenty of photo opportunities and unforgettable wildlife moments, we’ll begin our return journey to St Ives Harbour. The trip offers a completely different perspective of the coastline on the way back – so keep your camera ready.

Limited seat availability!

We strongly advise that you pre-book your trip to avoid disappointment as trips can fill up very fast during peak season. You can book with us online or over the phone.