Welcome to st ives boats
Home of “Dolly P” Boat Trips from St Ives Harbour
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 .
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
Our Seal Island boat trip is our most popular. 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

Private Boat Hire
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 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
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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