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New Quay Boat Trips

๐Ÿ“ New Quay, Wales

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โ˜…4.8(1,046 Google reviews)

Best for families chasing dolphins and seals on a 1.5-hour cruise along the New Quay coast, with the Suncatcher's top deck a favourite for wide-open views.

โœ“ Dolphin and seal sightingsโœ“ Friendly knowledgeable crewโœ“ Spectacular coastline viewsโœ“ Facilities on board

๐Ÿ† Funzaroo Verdict

The draw is genuine wildlife - dolphins, including mothers with calves, swimming right up to the boat, and seals along a cliff-backed coast that rewards even a sightings-free trip. The crew turn the ride into a proper lesson for children. Weigh that the sea can get choppy, so a child prone to motion sickness is the thing to think about.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กChoose the top deck for the widest views if conditions allow
โฐPrepare children for choppy water on rougher days
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธVisit later in the season when boats are quieter
๐Ÿš—Binoculars are lent out, but bring a camera you won't forget

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Rhiannon C

5 months ago

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โ€œAbsolute perfection from start to finish! Myself and my children had the absolute best experience that I could ever have imagined today. The lady at the booking hut (i am so sorry, I did not catch your name!) was so wonderful and polite. She gave us a choice of different boats and cruises to which we picked the dreamcatcher. As soon as the boat arrived, Chloe and Matthew were a delightful ray of sunshine. Both were extremely knowledgeable, friendly and full of passion of their surroundings. They made our trip so much better just by being a part of it. It was wonderful seeing New Quay from sea angle in all it's beautiful colours whilst learning more about it. We also seen multiple dolphins up close, which added to the joy we was having. (Forgive the photo's as I forgot to bring my camera.) The dreamcatcher itself was fantastic as you was free to move around to get the best views for dolphin watching. It was also immaculately clean. We was greeted by the lovely lady who we originally booked with on our return, who asked us how we got on, how we enjoyed it, etc. It was clear that she really cared about our answers. The whole team at New Quay boat trips are a perfect example as to why we love New Quay so much! Keep up the incredible work all! We will be seeing you again in no time โค๏ธ ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿฌโ€

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Rachel

3 months ago

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โ€œI really enjoyed this boat trip. I went with me and 3 other family members on the suncatcher and it was amazing. First of all, the scenery was fantastic. The view of the cliffs were extraordinary. 5/5 for scenery. Next, the staff were amazing too. We were with Phoebe, Alex and Johnno. Great commentary with incredible knowledge from Phoebe of dolphins. So many facts I didn't know! We luckily saw dolphins, we even saw a mother with her calf. It was adorable! 2 dolphins swam up to the boat. We saw gulls and kittiwakes. The whole experience was exceptional and I'd certainly recommend this to everyone! Just a warning the waves were extremely choppy but I don't mind. I would definitely go back if I could!โ€

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Richard Williams

a month ago

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โ€œWe booked the 1.5 hour trip on the Suncatcher which was amazing. It was in September so the boat wasn't too crowded and we stood on the top deck which gave us a great view. We were lucky enough to see lots of dolphins and seals along the way. The crew were helpful and friendly and a young lady gave a very informative and interesting commentary as we went along. All in all a great experience and one of the highlights of our holiday so definitely worth the cost.โ€

๐Ÿ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

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Dolphins

605 reviews

Dolphin watching

338 reviews

Seals

135 reviews

Seal watching

72 reviews

Informative staff

55 reviews

Overview

The boats slip out from New Quay with room on the top deck to stand and scan the water, binoculars passed around as the cliff-backed coastline unrolls. There's a well-loved sunset sailing on the Suncatcher, snacks and toilets on board, and pram access for the little ones. Quieter in September, when the decks aren't packed and the views have space to breathe.

๐Ÿ• 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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