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Dolphin Survey Boat Trips

πŸ“ New Quay, Wales

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β˜…4.9(312 Google reviews)

Best for families wanting an intimate wildlife boat trip around New Quay bay, with a small group, an attentive guide and a good chance of dolphins or seals.

βœ“ Dolphin and seal spottingβœ“ Knowledgeable friendly guidesβœ“ Conservation focusβœ“ Dog friendly

πŸ† Funzaroo Verdict

The draw here is a small boat with a guide who knows the bay and has time for children's questions, which tends to beat the larger tours on atmosphere. The catch is honest and unavoidable: dolphins are wild and may not show, so sell it to kids as a wildlife outing, with seals, seabirds and the odd sunfish filling the gaps.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Set children's expectations that dolphins are wild and may not appear
⏰Pack waterproofs and warm layers, as rain and choppier water are part of the deal
🎟️Choose this smaller boat if you want a more personal, less crowded trip
πŸš—Book ahead online, though friendly staff around New Quay can help too

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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JayE

2 months ago

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β€œWhat an amazing experience. From start to finish the whole trip was really well organised and carried out. The online booking was easy but there are plenty of staff around New Quay who are friendly and helpful. The boat, the Anna Lloyd was immaculate and an absolute pleasure to go out on. We managed to see plenty of dolphins out in the bay, although the pictures I managed to take don't do it justice and the seal and her pup where a massive bonus. I'd highly recommend the trip to anyone. The crew where incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. Thank you for making it a memorable experience. P.S If you happen to read the 1 star reviews ignore them. Theres no accounting for he half wits who use Google. This company isn't a part of Alton Towers or Disney and as sunch they are not running a theme park attraction. The dolphins aren't paid to be there on cue because someone has paid for a boat ride. It's explained clearly before you book that they CAN NOT and DO NOT guarantee that you will see dolphins. So how anyone can mark the company down if they don't get to see them is beyond belief. We were lucky that we managed to see quite a few but even if we hadn't I wouldn't have blamed anyone for this. Likewise with the weather, just because you don't like the fact it's raining doesn't make it dangerous to go out. Again the company gives a list of appropriate clothing and items you should consider taking with you. We had some rain and the waves got a bit rough a couple of times but we felt completely safe and dried off when we finished the trip.”

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Anna McBride

2 months ago

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β€œWe had such a fantastic experience on the dolphin boat trip and would highly recommend these guys! 🐬 It was clear from the start that conservation is a real priority, which made the experience even more special. We were made to feel so welcome, particularly our rescue dog Enzo, who absolutely loved his very first boat ride! 🐢❀️ We were lucky enough to see dolphins, and the whole team on board were incredibly knowledgeable and happy to share their expertise. Steve went above and beyond to make sure we were able to go on the trip, and we really appreciated everything he did. Conor and Abbie were also fantastic and helped make the whole experience so enjoyable. Seeing the dolphins in their natural environment was amazing, and it was lovely to do it with a company that clearly cares so much about protecting them and their environment. We will definitely be booking again and would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a memorable experience. πŸ¬πŸ’™ Thank you to the whole team for making our day so special - especially Enzo’s first boat adventure! πŸΎβ›΅β€

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Tony Saberton

2 months ago

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β€œLovely boat trip around the bay at New Quay, whole family enjoyed it immensely. Good communication from the company from start to finish and the boat was clean and comfortable on board. The guide was lovely, very friendly and interesting to listen to, with lots of great information about the surrounding wildlife and coastline. Sadly we did not see any dolphins which disappointed the kids but can't be helped. We did see a few seals though which was great, tons of seagulls and one pallet.”

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Dolphin watching

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Knowledgeable guide

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Knowledgeable staff

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Seals

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Informative guide

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Overview

A small, clean boat takes a handful of passengers out around the bay at New Quay, with a skipper and guide who keep numbers low and have time to answer children's questions properly. Keep an eye on the water for dolphins and seals, and settle in for a calm hour watching the Welsh coast slide past from the deck.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday09:00-17:00
Tuesday09:00-17:00
Wednesday09:00-17:00
Thursday09:00-17:00
Friday09:00-17:00
Saturday09:00-17:00
Sunday09:00-17:00

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