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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
- Diana 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, 2021Lindsey A
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
July 1, 2021marymeyril
My sister and I, on a road trip around Pembrokeshire, booked an hour's Rib Boat ride to explore the coast of Ramsey island off St. David's head in Pembrokeshire. ... read more Absolutely loved the experience and got to see plenty of wildlife and seabirds, beautiful coastal scenery with our Captain Mark who was very informative and really entertaining. The trip was very well organised and everything went smoothly and efficiently. Great value for money, a convenient start point with free parking and escorted journey to meet the Rib. Would recommend the adventure!
August 11, 2019 - Mr 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, 2022wendyw3501
Excellent tour of Ramsey Island. Staff friendly, helpful, and informative. Had 3 teenagers with us and they all loved it. We saw sea lions, porpoise and different species of birds.... read more Staff were very knowledgable and answered any questions we had. We all felt comfortable and safe throughout our trip. If you are in this neck of the woods, please book with Aquaphobia, definitely worth it.
August 20, 2021queen48
It was a good trip from start to finish. The booking was straight forward , paying contactless , no app downloading ! Nice lady at the ticket office. Temperature taken... read more and hand sanitizer. Social distance in minibus. Yes a minibus lift to the boat , not sure if the other boat trip companies offered that?The driver gave a little info about the local area. The boat was clean and life jackets given. The 70 minute ride was very scenic going round the ramsey island, seeing porpoises, baby seal pups, gannets and went into a cave. Do have to be quite fit though as alot of steps at the launch area and getting in and out of boat needs you to be agile. Reasonable price too compared with other companies.
September 22, 2020 - 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, 2021 - Katie K
Amazing experience! Very friendly and helpful staff! I've been on this boat several times and wouldn't go with anyone else, the jokes never get old and the information is always... read more interesting and educational. Thanks team, what a great holiday treat!
July 6, 2021warejudy
We had the best trip around Ramsey Island with Aquaphobia. They were very considerate with our two dogs as well. The trip was both informative and jovial, a... read more perfect combination. We saw the seals and their pups too. I wouldn't use anyone else. Can't wait to go again. Thank you so much. Judy and Viv xx
September 10, 2020lesley j
Despite a grey day the trip was amazing, we loved the rib ride and enjoyed the informative information given by our very knowledgable guide. We saw seals and some pups,... read more amazing rock formations, an extinct volcano and some very interesting birds. We also witnessed a rip tide which was a real spectacle. Well worth the money One thing to note, the trips were advertised for all ages, getting down to the boat involves lots of steep steps and getting on to the rib requires a good level of mobility. As you are required to site astride the seats you need to be able to get your leg up and over in a fairly small space.
August 1, 2021 - Karl W
We've just taken the Ramsey Island boat tour with Aquaphobia first class tour lots too see and if you can ignore the tour guides terrible jokes you'll have a great... read more time highly recommended.
July 29, 2019AnneK
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 1, 2021Nick_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, 2019 - Louise O
This was such a good trip! Well organised getting to and from the boat. Saw everything we wanted and the boat ride was fab too! Well worth the money and... read more would recommend to anyone although if you struggle with steps it might not be the one for you.
June 1, 2021Sharon M
Really enjoyed our trip around Ramsey Island with Aquaphopia.
Current COVID guidelines are in place from booking to the boat trip.
We were able to park at the back... read more of the booking office just prior to being driven to the slipway.
The boat was disinfected/cleaned prior to our trip.
Mick and Robin provided us with a safe, fun entertaining and informative view of Ramsey and its delights.
Being able to take our dog was an added bonus.
We would happily book with Aquaphobia again.
September 11, 2020ashovbrod
The trip surpassed expectations. This was the last operator we tried as we had spotted it on the left on the way in, but went to the other operators in... read more the town first (now really pleased they were full). Free parking at the back and a lift down on the minibus. Tour was really fun, we saw porpoise, seals and seabirds. The skipper was very friendly and knowledgeable. A few steps fo negotiate but managed easily by the youngest (3yo) and oldest (73yo) members of our party. Would highly recommend it. Boat has a decent turn of speed too which was fun, but always felt 100% safe.
August 7, 2020
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.

