Wednesday 12th august @ 5pm
Solar Eclipse Tour - Genuine once in a lifetime opportunity!
Watch the deepest eclipse Britain has seen since 1999 from the open Atlantic, with 96 percent of the sun covered off the Cornish coast.
Welcome to st ives boats
Home of “Dolly P”. Boat Trips St Ives
St Ives Boats offers daily boat trips leaving from St Ives harbour. Book a Sea safari on the famous “Dolly P” and try seal watching along the magnificent Cornish coast at Seal Island or across the bay at the famous Godrevy Lighthouse .
On our boat 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 marine 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.
Cornwall boat Trips For Everyone
Daily trips along the Cornish coast
Sea Safari to Seal Island, Cornwall
Our Seal Island boat trip is our most popular. Seal Island, (Western Carracks) lies 3½ miles (5.6 km) west of St Ives, along the rocky Cornish coastline. Godrevy Island is just over 3 miles (4.8 km) east of St Ives. These rocky outcrops, near Zennor and Gwithian respectively, are fantastic locations to spot Atlantic grey seals, either feeding or resting in areas 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!
- 1 Hour Trip - Adults £30.00 | Under 12's £15.00 | Under 1's go FREE
- 2 Hour Trip - Adults £55.00 | Under 12's £55.00 | Under 1's go FREE
Two Hour Sea Safari Adventure
See so much more! Our longer safari provides varying destinations depending on wind, tide and the days wildlife sightings. From Portreath to Pendeen we can explore fascinating coastal sites including Hells Mouth, Godrevy Lighthouse and Seal Island or head out into deeper water to track larger wildlife. Don’t worry, there is a toilet onboard!
Chat to crew Mike and Mike about their time sailing the world, rescuing marine wildlife and serving as lifeboat crew with the RNLI, all whilst seeing some of the UKs most stunning scenery and amazing wildlife.
- Our longer trip is suitable for all ages.
- The trip is around two hours long.
- This is a dog friendly boat trip and they go free!
- Pricing: All £55.00 | Under 1's go FREE
Lands End Sea Safari
A sea safari from St Ives to Land’s End offers an unforgettable adventure, combining stunning coastal scenery with the thrill of wildlife watching. Starting from the picturesque harbor of St Ives, the journey takes you along Cornwall’s rugged coastline, where the cliffs meet the wild Atlantic Ocean. As you cruise toward Land’s End, the dramatic landscape unfolds with towering rocks, hidden coves, and crystal-clear waters, making for a visually spectacular experience.
- Our Sea Safari trip is suitable for all ages.
- The trip is around three hours long.
- 3 Hour Trip - Adults £85.00 | Under 12's £85.00 | Under 1's go FREE
Winter Sea Safari from St Ives
Our winter Atlantic Ocean wildlife sightings are considerably different to the summer months with significantly more Dolphins and even Humpback whales and Fin whales, some of our planet’s largest animals. We only work around high tides during winter months so departure times vary day to day, sometimes we’ll be heading out early on a crisp morning and others returning as the winter sun sets.
- The trip is around two hours long.
- This is a dog friendly boat trip and they go free!
- 2 Hour Trip - Per person £65.00
Private Boat Hire
Want to hire a boat? Dolly P holds a full license to comfortably accommodate up to 12 passengers, and we are delighted to offer private boat charters tailored to meet your specific preferences. In addition to our advertised trips, we are eager to cater to your bespoke excursion desires. Our goal is to exceed your expectations, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your individual needs.
- Explore the dramatic, rugged shoreline of the North Cornish coast from St Ives Bay.
- Our St Ives 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 £325.00
Why Choose St Ives Boats?
St Ives Boats have been running boat trips along the St Ives coastline for over 20 years.
Our experience and local Wildlife knowledge are second to none.
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