Welcome to st ives boats
Home of “Dolly P” and “James Stevens No 10”, St Ives Historic Lifeboat
St Ives Boats offer daily boat trips leaving from St Ives harbour. Sea safaris on the famous “Dolly P boats” offer seal watching along the magnificent Cornish coast at Seal Island or across the bay at the famous Godrevy lighthouse .
James Stevens no 10 is the restored St Ives Lifeboat from 1899 which offers historical tours around the bay and beyond. On our trips we explore one of the UK’s most stunning areas.
St Ives Bay in Cornwall has been recognised by The Most Beautiful Bays Club as one of only 32 bays in the world and one of only 2 in the UK to meet the stringent requirements of outstanding natural beauty and interesting wildlife including dolphins, seals, sharks, whales and more.
Looking after st ives bay wildlife
We are an accredited wildlife safe operator (WISe Scheme) in St Ives Bay and our sea safari crew includes a British Divers Marine Life Rescue marine mammal medic who volunteers in a rescue role working with dolphins, whales, seals and much more.
we have something for everyone
St Ives Boats - daily trips along the Cornish coast
Sea Safari to Seal Island
Seal Island, (Western Carracks), lies 3½ miles (5.6km) West of St Ives, along the rocky Cornish coastline. Godrevy Island lies just over 3 miles (4.8km) to the East of St Ives. These rocky outcrops, near Zennor and Gwithian respectively are homes to colonies of Atlantic Grey Seals, where they feel safe, protected from predators and the forces of the Atlantic Ocean.
- Our Sea Safari trip is suitable for all ages.
- The trip is around one hour long.
- This is a dog friendly boat trip and they go free!
- Pricing: Adults £25.00 | Under 12's £15.00 | Under 1's go FREE
Historic St Ives Lifeboat Trip
Built in 1899 James Stevens No.10 served as the St Ives Lifeboat from 1900 to 1933 saving 225 lives in those years. Now lovingly and carefully restored our historical boat trip offers a chance to explore the bay and its most famous landmark on a truly iconic vessel.
Constructed in the late 1850s to warn mariners of the dangers of the Stones Reef, Godrevy Lighthouse stands 26 metres tall on a small island just off the shoreline near the North Cliffs. Godrevy has been a familiar and welcoming sight for generations of St Ives seafarers, the area is littered with wrecks and tales of rescue and bravery..
- Our Historic Lifeboat trip is suitable for all ages.
- The trip is around one hour and 30 minutes long.
- This is a dog friendly boat trip and they go free!
- Pricing: Adults £25.00 | Under 12's £15.00 | Under 1's go FREE
Private Boat Hire
Our boats, Dolly P and James Stevens No.10 are fully licensed to carry 12 passengers and we are pleased to accept private boat charters to fulfil your preferred requirements. As well as the advertised trips, we are happy to accommodate your exact excursion wishes. we aim to fulfil your requirements. Contact us to discuss your needs.
- Explore the dramatic, rugged shoreline of the North Cornish coast from St Ives Bay. Our boat trips get you up close and personal with Cornwall’s unique heritage and stunning array of wildlife.
- Join us to explore one of the UK’s most stunning areas in and around St Ives Bay.
- Pricing: Starting at 1 hour from only £275.00