Dolphin trips
In St Davids
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!
FREE PARKING
We provide FREE Parking in St Davids.
FREE MINI BUS
We provide FREE mini bus to the boat and back.
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
More About st davids dolphin Experience
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!
Reviews from Tripadvisor
- 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, 2021Rogers300664
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, 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 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 - neilbZ2427HC
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 great local knowledge and safety on board was spot on. We did Somerset and Ramsey 2 hour trip which was worth every penny. Our party was grand parents, grand children and all in between all just loved it. My view is they have the best offering in St.Davids. Higjly reccomend.
June 1, 2021wendy 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 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, 2021yvonneb543
Fun and informative trip for me, my husband and our 2 little dogs. Loads of different birds, some seals and some porpoises all came out to say hello. Money we’ll... read more spent.
June 1, 2022 - 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 free car park and taken by mini bus to the boat. You sit astride on the seats and the boat goes fast!! We went round
June 1, 2021537sianp
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, 2022AnneK
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 - #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 boat is very fun.
August 3, 2021Marcus M
Wife saw this advertised and wanted to book it. I really wasn't keen but went ahead with it. Ended up being such a great choice and we all loved it.... read more Knowledgeable and kind staff kept us safe and made a big deal to make our 3 year old girl feel special. We saw loads of birds, jellyfish, 6 seals and some porpoises. Loved it. Would do it again without thought! …
July 2, 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 time. We saw seal pups and birds, porpoises were rare and fleeting.
However, what they DON’T tell you when you book is that people who are not young and fit may struggle to get off and on the RIB and also with the steepest. Of the jetty and quayside with the number of steps. I do feel this should be pointed out on booking. But, if you’re. Young and fit, go for it.
September 27, 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 questions very knowledgeably. Would definitely do this trip again to see if any other wildlife turned up!
July 31, 2020C7083QUlesleyj
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 18, 2021Jvic28
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 fondly for a long time.
August 9, 2020 - Tracy L
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 free car park and taken by mini bus to the boat.
You sit astride on the seats and the boat goes fast!!
We went round Ramsey Island £ 28 per adult and it was great to go around this island and go into caves, see the nesting birds and seals. Obviously there’s no guarantee you will see anything!
The water was beautifully clear and so also saw some jellyfish!
It was a fun quick hour - enough for me as I’m not great on long boat trips!!
July 8, 2021lilianan820
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, 2021wendyw3501
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, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO I BOOK?
It’s easy! Book Online.
For any questions, 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.

