Address: North Quay, Padstow, PL28 8AF, United Kingdom
Phone: +447754822404
Rating: 4.8
based on 159 reviews.
Wildlife Sightings
Pros:
"We saw various seabirds, a few seals and to our delight some dolphins- who we kept alongside for quite a while."
"Fantastic on all counts adrenaline of the ride, seeing Dolphins, seals and a variety of birds."
"We were lucky to see a Puffin, several seals and a pod of dolphins swam right next to us for ages allowing for lots of photos and enjoyment from everyone on board."
"We saw plenty of dolphins, seals, jellyfish and some large fish which made the entire experience worth it."
"We were lucky and saw seals, sea birds including gulls and shags and the best part was getting to see dolphins feeding and playing."
"We saw a handful of seals around the cave which was great, but highlight was going 8 miles off shore where the crew found a pod of around 20 dolphins who we spend 25 minutes around."
"We were lucky enough to see dolphins, tuna fish (yes, really!), seals, jellyfish, numerous birds and a very brief whale spotting."
Cons:
"It's a shame as we didn’t manage to see the dolphins, but of-course it’s never guaranteed."
"We did see lots of cormorants, shags and shearwaters quite close up but unfortunately no puffins, seals or cetaceans who had clearly found somewhere calmer to be."
"We seen some seals unfortunately no dolphins. I thought I would be really disappointed but I wasn't bothered as the safari was amazing and worth every penny."
"We never got to see any seals, or dolphins etc, but please appreciate the sea was rough on the day we attended and they would have been hard to spot."
"Sadly the dolphins were hiding this time."
"If it hasn’t been the dolphins (which we were told quite rare to see that many) I would have been disappointed."
"Terrible in every possible way. Far too fast to witness any animal. We actually zoomed past two seals without slowing. Massive waste of money and time."
Staff and Guides
Pros:
"Staff were helpful and knowledgeable."
"Our talker Vicky and the Skipper (sorry forgot his name) were great. Vicki was very knowledgeable about the sealife and places were visited."
"Lovely staff and their knowledge was unbelievable as they not only pointed out wildlife but telling us all about them."
"The guides are very knowledgeable and professional."
"The person who managed the booking was really friendly and helpful."
"Emma was our guide and she was charming, friendly and super knowledgeable, she really helped make the trip."
"The staff were super lovely and we felt in capable hands."
Cons:
"Also very little knowledge on any of the animals and no respect for customers safety or comfort... Far better wildlife safari trips for less money all over Cornwall."
"Staff are friendly and helpful but there was no safety kit onboard."
"The staff were lovely from the moment I booked all the way through to the end, where I got a surprise partial refund as we ended up being on the water a little less time than promised."
"Extremely disappointing experience from sea life Padstow Cornwall today."
"24 hour before the trip I received a message that due to the weather the trip has been cancelled and not postponed."
"That is quite understandable given the weather but to not offer us another date in the week is disappointing to say the least."
"The ride was very dangerous and my mother and my partner felt very sick!"
Boat Experience
Pros:
"The boat ride was fun and I felt safe throughout."
"The scenery we saw was stunning and the ride was really exciting over the waves."
"The ribbed boat was stable despite traveling at speed."
"The boat ride itself, albeit choppy from the weather, was very fun and the weather only enchanted how fun the boat ride was."
"Loved the speed, bumping over the waves and the slalom at the end!!"
"The boat is a thrill, speedy and surprisingly smooth over the swells."
"Boat was fast and amazing fun."
Cons:
"The boat trip was absolutely petrifying and my son was very traumatised by how rough the sea was."
"After leaving the waves were so strong and we were so scared that after 5 minutes we asked to slow down and drive more safely - the request was not granted, the ride was very dangerous and my mother and my partner felt very sick!"
"On the 2 hour sealife safari, we sat at the front and both of us ended up with bruises from slamming down over the waves."
"The seats on the boat were much too narrow to seat 3 side by side. This left everyone wedged in, and the 2 hour trip left my girlfriend and I in pain."
"We unfortunately had an accident as the boat goes at high speed and you land unexpectedly with force on your seat."
"This is NOT a pleasure boat, it’s a fast rib boat and can be bumpy, you may get thrown around. Expect that, it’s all part of the thrill."
"NONE of the water resistant clothing fitting properly and I'm a size 20. They definitely need to upgrade to some plus size outfits."
Value and Recommendation
Pros:
"I highly recommend this sea safari to all."
"Best boat trip we have ever been on, thank you!"
"Love this trip! Would highly recommend!"
"Honestly can recommend these guys. We really enjoyed it!"
"Would highly recommend this to anyone (locals or holiday makers)!"
"Can’t wait to come again!"
"We can't wait to come back out with you again!"
Cons:
"Utter waste of £210!"
"Very poor service. Had a 2hr sealife safari booked for 5 people almost £200! Got there a few minutes later because of traffic and couldn’t find parking."
"Terrible in every possible way. Far too fast to witness any animal. We actually zoomed past two seals without slowing. Massive waste of money and time."
"The walk can be testing. Not the companies fault, just nature, but a fairly long and difficult walk during low tide if you have walking issues."
"Had a 2hr sealife safari booked for 5 people almost £200!"