st davids dolphin Experience
Relax and enjoy up to three hours at sea around the beautiful Ramsey Island looking for whales and dolphins and then out to the amazing gannet colony at Grassholm Island.
Ramsey Island is spectacular, with towering cliffs humming with life as seabirds nest and raise their young, beautiful coves and bays where seals bask, feed and raise the next generation of pups and very curious seals and porpoises who want to look at you as much as you want to look at them. We even sometimes get porpoises coming right up to the boat!
As well as a tour of Ramsey Island, we’ll also go further out to see if we can spot dolphins and maybe even a whale or two. Trust us, that’s an experience of a lifetime!
And if that wasn’t enough, we’ll also head out to Grassholm Island (Ynys Gwales or Gwales in Welsh), lying eight miles from the gorgeous Pembrokeshire coast, and the third largest gannet colony in the whole of the UK. As you get closer, you’ll realise that what you’re seeing isn’t snow. The island is white because there are 39,000 breeding pairs of gannets occupying every available inch of space. Depending on the time of year, you can see the males vying for females and bringing in nest building materials or, later in the year, you might get a glimpse of the chicks before they fly the nest.
The waters around Grassholm Island are the perfect feeding ground for dolphins and porpoises too, and the whole family will love learning about the islands and the local wildlife. And dogs are welcome too.
In open water, you’ll even get an exhilarating high-speed run or two to make this even more of an experience to remember.
Give us a call or drop us an email to book!
DURATION: 2.5 HRS
- Children £30
- No Children Under 4
Reviews from Tripadvisor
- Stinkeywhistles
Excellent trip in a skiff around Ramsey Island. There were four of us in the semi rigid inflatable boat. Mark and Sue who managed the boat were obviously very... read more 
5/30/2021T4319HSjuliel 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
7/31/2020asnackate 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
8/14/2019 - Chrisibi A really amazing trip to see a lot of wilde animals. We saw dolphins
Our childs from 5 to 16 loved it.
6 Stars from Germany
8/03/2019Karl 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
7/29/2019Jon e So hands up, not the first time I have reviewed Aquaphobia - but I'm a long term fan! Having had my kids grow up from toddlers to twenties on... read more
9/16/2020 - exploretheworld29 We managed to get a trip without prior booking ( probably not recommended if you want a specific day or time) Friendly company and we could leave our car in... read more
7/08/2021Sharon 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
9/11/2020X8100ULadamb This was a great trip. Well organised, informative and safe even in strong currents.
We were all looked after very well and Mark provided a good history of the... read more
8/23/2019 - Clytemnestra8 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
9/07/2019Louise 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
6/01/2021angela l We were a three generation party ranging from 79 to 6, did a short trip around Ramsey Island and all enjoyed it immensely. Ideal for children, with plenty of exciting... read more
6/01/2021 - GingaTim There are several boat trips around Ramsey Island but we’d recommend this one. All seem similar. High speed ridge boat, you straddle a narrow padded bench two to a seat... read more
9/20/2020ashovbrod 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
8/07/2020Steve G Brilliant, just brilliant - booked 2 groups of 9 and we all had a fabulous Covid-free time with birds, seals & pups plus the amazing dolphins! We will all be back again!
8/08/2020 - Jvic28 Brilliant experience. Saw plenty of wildlife including seals, porpoise and sea birds. Went with a 6 and 11 year old who lived it. A must do trip which we'll remember... read more
8/09/2020Mark2827 Excellent trip this lunchtime. Round the island and saw the seals and bird life. Definitely recommended.
8/09/2020queen48 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
9/22/2020
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s easy! Simply give us a call on 01437 720 471 or drop us an email at info@aquaphobia-ramseyisland.co.uk. Please leave us a contact telephone number so we can get back to you if needed.
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 info@aquaphobia-ramseyisland.co.uk. Please leave us a contact telephone number so we can get back to you if needed.
Our boat trips are suitable for anyone at any age. We’re family friendly, and you can even bring the dog!
Our Ramsey Island trip for adults it’s £28.00 but children under 14 can go for only £18.00, and children under 4 are only £10.00.
Our Dolphin trip for adults it’s £60.00 and childrens it's £30.00 ( 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.
Both our Skomer Island and St Bridges Bay trips are £50.00 for adults and £25.00 for children under 14.
Our gorgeous boat trip around Ramsey Island lasts for between one and one and a half hours.
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.
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
Absolutely! Dogs are welcome on board so no need to try and make alternative arrangements while you enjoy your trip.
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.