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
- Lindsey 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 
July 31, 2021lesley 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
August 1, 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
August 21, 2021 - #Mr# Had a wonderful time on this boat trip, we did an hour trip and saw lots of different animals including loads of seals! Would recommend to anyone any age the... read more
August 3, 2021cburni
As a boat trip, it was fine. Felt safe, but not very comfortable astride and quite cramped for over an hour. Also, unsurprisingly, very wet for over half of the... read more
September 27, 2020exploretheworld29 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
June 1, 2021 - 230cherylv Fabulous trip to Skomer and Ramsey Islands for two hours ... totally recommend Mark and his crew. Really simple and comfortable (as long as your ok with riding a horse !) .
May 31, 2021asnackate 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
August 14, 2019wendy w 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
August 20, 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
July 29, 2019neilbZ2427HC Simply superb personal service throughout the whole experience. Booking, Minibus Transfer, Boat Trip all faultless. It was all about the quality and great attitude from all the team. Skipper had... read more
June 1, 2021Jon 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
September 16, 2020 - Liliana 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
July 1, 2021Andrea We went on an hour long trip around Ramsey Island yesterday, 4 adults, a 15 year old, two 13 year olds and a 12 year old. It was the highlight... read more
August 1, 2021shannonhP2844SP I could not of wished for a better trip to end the holiday, fantastic boat ride, amazing friendly staff and all covid regulations were followed too
Such an amazing time... read more
August 13, 2020 - 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
July 31, 2020Gem-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
July 16, 2021Diana 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
June 1, 2021
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.