RAMSEY ISLAND EVENING, SUNSET AND SHEARWATER BOAT TRIPS
from Aquaphobia in St Davids
Ramsey Island Night Boat Trip Experience
If you’re an ornithology enthusiast or just love getting out on the water, you can’t do better than our entertaining and educational night boat trips in the summer to see the incredible and intriguing Manx Shearwaters on Ramsey Island. The Shearwater is an amazing bird that spends its days out on the water, flying just ten metres above the ocean, before returning to Ramsey Island at night to nest, often using burrows dug by rabbits.
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 the Night Boat Trip Experience
It’s an amazing sight watching the Shearwaters returning home to Ramsey Island in the evenings and , by boat, you can experience the dramatic, unforgettable beauty of the Island, with its spectacular coastline, towering cliffs, sweeping hills, heather covered moorland and stunning bays and coves, along with the ever changing mood and landscape of the sea itself.
At other times of the year, when the Shearwaters have migrated all the way to the South Atlantic, you can enjoy the ocean at sunset or a sky full of stars, for an atmospheric and exhilarating trip of a lifetime.
This is a full and exciting boat trip of one and a half hours with plenty of time for you to take in the amazing views and take endless photographs to remind you of your time on board. There’s a lot to learn and enjoy about Ramsey Island and the local wildlife and so much to see on your trip that we promise you’ll never forget the experience.
Perfect for the whole family and a great school trip for the kids to learn about the local wildlife and the ocean, you’ll have a great time with us on one of our evening boat trips. And you can even bring the dog!
We’re knowledgeable and informative guides to what you’ll see on your trip, and you’ll be sailing with an expert skipper who knows exactly how to give you the best experience out at sea.
Get in touch with our friendly team at Aquaphobia Boat Trips and book yourself an evening boat trip that you’ll never forget!
Don’t forget to check out our other fantastic boat trips, including the chance to see dolphins, gannets, porpoises, so many varieties of sea birds, and maybe even a whale or two!
Reviews from Tripadvisor
- 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
August 3, 2019Lindsey 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, 2021travellingfamily54
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 - 12345678sue
Positive covid experience while the trip provided sights sound and amazing facts from Mark with his Welsh humour. Trip from start to finish was well organised and staff very friendly.... read more Loved it see you next year to experience the colony of birds in action. Thank you aquaphobia xx
September 19, 2020ClaudiatheT
Friendly, helpful staff, free parking (next to the white aquaphobia ticket office at the Grove hotel, opposite the tourist info centre) and free minibus transfer down to the boat (about... read more 10 mins). 12 seater boat- great atmosphere, specially for kids- the comfy seats are a bit like sitting on a motorbike! Very knowledgeable skipper, he seems to know the waters around the island like the back of his hand. We had a great time and saw porpoises, seals and kittiwakes and learned about them and the caves and rock formations while cruising around the island (and into some caves!) - great for kids and adults alike, thank you- it was great!!
August 2, 2019jcpud
This was a great trip around Ramsey Island from start to end. Family of 4. Booking over phone, good advance info, parking on site, short mini bus ride to the... read more boat. The guys on the boat (RIB) were great, attentive, chatty, it all felt safe and professional. The trip was great, a bit of speed, a bit of bouncing on waves, porpoise watching, seals and seal pups, caves. And lots of interesting info from the guys on the geology of the islands, the habbits of the porpoise and seals. All in it was a great trip that felt really good value for the price. …
August 20, 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 so you can hug your wife or children as the boat crashes down off a wave. It’s great fun, very safe but with the edge of being on a speed boat at sea. Crew very friendly, take you all round the island, pointing out interesting parts, driving into bays to see seals and their pups. There was a couple with very young children/toddlers but personally I would not take a child under 5/6 especially in rough seas as you do need to hold on. Great fun though.
September 20, 2020marymeyril
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 - 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 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, 2021exploretheworld29
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, 2021Tracy 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, 2021 - 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 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, 2021poppyj135
This boat trip made mine and my families holiday! It was a wonderful experience. We got to see the porpoises, seals and the ride through the water was fun. The... read more tour guide was funny and friendly and very informative. Fantastic time.
August 26, 2022 - 537sianp
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 1, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO I BOOK?
It’s easy! Book Online.
For any questions, simply give us a call 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.
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.

