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Marine Wildlife Tours in
St Davids
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We provide FREE Parking in St Davids and a FREE mini bus to the boat and back!
*Please Maximise your cars seating capacity when using our car park as vehicle parking spaces are limited thank you
Aquaphobia Boat Trips
Join us aboard our purpose-built modern craft on a fantastic voyage to the RSPB Reserve of Ramsey Island, home to a multitude of seabirds and marine mammals, or book our longer dolphin trip and take in dolphins, porpoises and gannets on Grassholm Island, and maybe even a whale or two!
Breathtaking Views
Enjoy soaring cliffs filled with seabirds, seal-filled bays and the rolling open sea.
High-Speed Runs
Enjoy the excitement of the boat racing ahead in our high-speed runs over the sea.
Unforgettable Wildlife
Enjoy an amazing experience watching seals, seabirds, dolphins, porpoises and whales!
DTI Licensed Skipper
You’re in safe hands with our experienced skipper who’ll take care of you on the water
Internal Seating
All passengers sit safely inside, with no-one sitting on the outside tubes
Safety First
Lifejackets supplied to everyone for your personal safety while you’re at sea
Environmentally Friendly
Our craft uses only straight unleaded fuel that drops fuel emissions by 94%
Suitable for All Ages
Enjoy the trip no matter what your age, bring the kids, and even bring the dog!
Dry Quayside Boarding
Keep your feet and clothing dry with our safe quayside boarding
We provide FREE Parking in St Davids and a FREE mini bus to the boat and back!
*Please Maximise your cars seating capacity when using our car park as vehicle parking spaces are limited thank you
Reviews from Tripadvisor
- asnackate
We loved our boat ride today! My four year old shouted "this is amazing!" as soon as we set off; she and the six year old, and all the adults... read more in the party, very much enjoyed the speedy riding over the waves, the cave visits, and seeing gannets, cormorants, oystercatchers, seals (including baby ones) and porpoises!
August 14, 2019 - lindseya678
This trip around Ramsey Island with Aquaphobia was great fun and excellent value for money. The boat ride was exhilarating and the island itself beautiful. We were lucky enough... read more to see porpoises as well as seals and a whole array of sea birds... including puffins in flight! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We'd certainly recommend.
July 31, 2021Mr Duncan C
We parked at the office in St Davids and chatted to Sue then were driven down to St Justinians by a very nice man whose name I can't remember. We... read more had Mark (skipper) and Eirlys (Snowdrop) in a 280 horsepower rib. Our trip left and returned on time. We had booked the entire boat privately because, having stayed in St Brides bay for over 20 yrs, we wanted to see things from the sea (and no one else wanted to book this trip I guess). Mark was a great skipper and very knowledgeable about the coats having been here since a boy. Eirlys was very knowledgeable about the history of the area, having been recently involved in an archaeological dig nearby; also really nice to chat with. Mark timed it all very well; we managed about half of the bay in 2 hours then blasted back across the flat-calm bay at high speed. A really lovely informative and exciting trip. We might do the other half of the bay next year.
Note: the rib is black rubber which can leave marks on light-coloured trousers when climbing in and out.
July 28, 2022Liliana N
I had a great time for the whole 2 hours. We seen puffins and we seen many seals chilling in the sun. The guide, Steph was very knowledgeable, probably the... read more most knowledgeable guide I ever had. The lady who I contacted to arrange the tour was really nice and helpful and the boat captain was really experienced and made us feel safe. …
August 5, 2021 - Nick_Stewart_12
We were a party of 4 adults with 3 nervous children. The nerves disappeared almost instantly. Everything was well organized, and our skipper Mark put everyone at ease with his... read more professionalism and knowledge. We won't mention his jokes though! A great experience with amazing weather, we saw porpoises, seals and lots of birds, not to mention stunning scenery. Highly recommended.
August 3, 2019cran105
We had a fantastic trip as a family of 10. Knowledgable guide showing us lots of different sea birds, seals and a real highlight seeing porpoises diving gracefully in front... read more of us . Friendly and helpful staff . Would highly recommend this trip .
June 1, 2022travellingfamily54
A lovely trip around Ramsey Island. The boat goes a lot faster than we gave it credit for, but it was great fun and the kids loved it. We were... read more sat at the back and still managed to see everything. The skippers were really knowledgeable and gave us lots of information about the area. A few of the reviews mentioned that you would need to be fit to get down to the quay, however we didn't find it that bad at all (and I'm not the fittest!). There are maybe 20 or so steps, and they help you on and off the boat. There were people significantly older than us (40s) going down, so I wouldn't be too put off if you are moderately fit. We didn't really get wet at all (it was a beautiful day), the only slight bit of water we got was going inside a cave which had a (very) little waterfall coming from the ceiling. All in all a fab trip and would definitely recommend. …
June 1, 2021 - Sueken74
Wow. We had an amazing time. Terrific value for money. So much more than the ordinary run of the mill boat trips. Fantastic customer service from booking enquiry to dropping... read more us back on the free minibus. You even managed to impress our teenager! Could have stayed on that boat all day! Thank you.
August 26, 2019Rogers300664
We have been on a number of trips to Ramsay Island and Skomer but this trip to Ramsay by Aquaphobia was by far the best. We were a party of... read more ages 3 to 62 and all were very excited following the trip. The kids talked about it endlessly. We entered caves seeing seals and bird life. The crew looked after us continuosly,
we felt well cared for. It wasn't cheap but we felt worth every penny. It was the highlight for our Pembrokeshire holiday.
May 26, 2021AnneK
What a great experience! Our trip around Ramsey Island had everything, speed, wildlife, caves and geological information. The guide was extremely knowledgeable. Great being able to park... read more in St Davids and having a free shuttle back and too to the boat. We saw seals, both swimming in the water and saw females waiting to give birth on the beaches around the Island. We were lucky enough to see some newly born seal pups too. Our guide knew we may see porpoises because the gannets were circling above, a sign the porpoises were chasing fish to the surface of the water. He was so right!! We were lucky to see the porpoises. A great trip, I would highly recommend. …
August 21, 2021 - Gem-londn
Incredible Skomer trip. The boat was fantastic and the guide incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and well organised!. We got to see dolphins, seals and PUFFINS!. We had our skomer landing cancelled... read more and we’re so grateful for this trip
July 16, 2021Clytemnestra8
It offers free short term parking which is great.
It is a speedboat ride around the island, with great stops to see wildlife and the captain explains interesting facts about... read more what we see.
Enjoyed the speed of the boat!
Dogs are welcome, but I dont think my dog enjoyed it a great deal so best to leave them on shore if possible.
September 7, 2019537sianp
Fantastic trip from booking with Sue to disembarking without grace - me not the boat. I'm not a great traveller so keen for the weather to be as calm as... read more possible. Sue was a great help with this thank you.
An amazing trip around Ramsey, Mark was very knowledgeable as was Eirlys. We saw pods of porpoise and a variety of sea birds, all were highlighted and plenty of time to see them in their natural habitat. Unfortunately I'm not the most graceful of people and I'm sure getting on and off the rib would create anxiety for some - me included but it wasn't an issue and to be told the 'safest way to get on and off is the way feel comfortable' was a huge relief. Big thanks to all, my 10 year old stated that it was the best day ever.
July 30, 2022 - T4319HSjuliel
Fabulous high speed trip around Ramsey Island. All safety aspects covered with social distancing etc. Crew of rib made sure we saw all the highlights and answered a variety of... read more questions very knowledgeably. Would definitely do this trip again to see if any other wildlife turned up!
July 31, 2020Diana J
This boat ride was the highlight of our weekend in Pembrokeshire! It was great fun and with two well informed guides to point out different species of birds we saw... read more incredible wildlife- the highlight was the seals who were really friendly. I thoroughly recommend this trip - the scenery was amazing and we were very well looked after by the captain and crew. …
June 1, 2021rhonalou
Great time on the RIB, very friendly service from ticket booking to the minibus and the very knowledgeable skipper - loved it. Particularly appreciated the end to end service... read more re free parking and a lift to the dock - brilliant time.
August 22, 2022
Join us aboard
We know you’ll have a wonderful time onboard with the Aquaphobia team. You’ll enjoy the thrill of our high-speed runs over open water and learn so much about Ramsey Island and Grassholm Island, while watching the antics and acrobatics of the birds, dolphins, seals, porpoises, gannets and even a whale or two! It’s educational, yes, but it’s great fun and seeing all the wildlife at such close quarters in its natural habitat really is an unrepeatable experience that you’ll never forget.
Our Ramsey Island trips last for up to an hour and a half with seabirds and seals galore, or book the full experience with our two and half to three hour dolphin trips out to Grassholm Island where you can see the third largest colony of gannets in the UK, dolphins, porpoises and maybe even some whales.
Suitable for all family members, young and old alike, and dogs are welcome on all trips!
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO I BOOK?
It’s easy! Simply give us a call on 01437 808 204 or drop us an email at [email protected]. Please leave us a contact telephone number so we can get back to you if needed.
DO YOU DO SCHOOL TRIPS?
We do! Our boat tours are perfect for schools, being both educational and great fun. Kids can learn about local wildlife and sea life, hear about Ramsey Island and Grassholm Island and learn why both sites are looked after by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). To book, call us on 01437 720 471 or drop us an email at [email protected]. Please leave us a contact telephone number so we can get back to you if needed.
WHO CAN COME ON YOUR BOAT TRIPS?
Our boat trips are suitable for anyone at any age. We’re family friendly, and you can even bring the dog!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Our Ramsey Island trip for adults it’s £30.00 but children under 14 can go for only £20.00, and children under 4 are only £15.00.
Our Dolphin trip for adults it’s £62.00 and childrens it's £35.00 ( please noted no children under the age of 4 )
Our Nighttime Ramsey Island trip for adults it’s £35.00 but children under 14 can go for only £20.00.
Our Skomer Island trip is £52.00 for adults and £28.00 for children under 14.
HOW LONG IS THE RAMSEY ISLAND BOAT TRIP?
Our gorgeous boat trip around Ramsey Island lasts for between one and one and a half hours.
HOW LONG IS THE DOLPHIN BOAT TRIP?
This is our longest boat trip, going further out to see and including both Ramsey Island and Grassholm Island and it takes a full two and a half to three hours.
WHERE CAN I PARK WHILE I’M ON THE BOAT TRIP?
We offer free parking at our booking office while you’re enjoying your boat trip, and we provide a free minibus to take you to and from the office and the boat.
*Please Maximise your cars seating capacity when using our car park as vehicle parking spaces are limited thank you
CAN WE BRING OUR DOG?
Absolutely! Dogs are welcome on board so no need to try and make alternative arrangements while you enjoy your trip.
IS IT SAFE?
Yes, absolutely. Everyone on board has their own lifejacket, we have internal seating for all and don’t seat people on the outer tubes, and you’re piloted by a DTI licensed skipper. We also keep an eye on the weather and won’t head out if we think there’ll be a problem.

