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
- lindseya678
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 guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We'd certainly recommend.
July 31, 2021Stirfryandy
Staying in Solva we came across a leaflet for this company. You can't book online but when you ring you will speak to Sue, who is extremely friendly, helpful and... read more honest. This is a small family business that has been running for over 30 years. We had an incredible boat ride to Skomer Island to see the Puffins. Mark is very knowledgeable and keen to make sure you enjoy the trip. We loved the boat, exciting going over the waves and still comfortable and totally safe. Mark also took us into the Caves at Ramsey Island which was an unexpected treat! We also saw seals and Shearwaters. Fantastic trip, lovely people, also a real bonus to be taken to boat by a short minibus ride. If in doubt do it - you will not regret it!
July 18, 2022daveo674
Great half day boat trip out to Grassholm, the Bishops and Ramsey. All that way and the Dolphins were in Ramsey Sound all along. Great fun trip - more impressed... read more with the seabirds on Grassholm that I thought I would be. Also saw an Atlantic Sunfish pass by the boat.
July 31, 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 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.
July 1, 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, 2021Kimberley D
Such an amazing experience for any age, there is also a free mini bus ride down accommodated by Aquaphobia themselves meaning there is absolutely no fuss in trying to get... read more parked down there. One of the best boat trips around. It will be the best experience as not only do you get to see all of the wildlife, but you also get to hear about the history of the island from Mark himself.
Such an amazing family run business that will do anything to make the experience the best from the beginning, if you are thinking about choosing a company for the boating experience you’d be silly not to use Aquaphobia!
August 15, 2019 - 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, 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 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, 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, 2021 - wendy 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 1, 2021965carlyc
9 of us went out on the boat today for our last day in St David's and what a finale. There was another party of 2 with us and we... read more all wore our masks and had our temp taken before hand. Not a single complaint, apart from the Welsh weather leaving us all soaked to the skin but the experience was well worth it. All of the staff were lovely and we got to see loads of seals and some HUGE waves
July 31, 2020Karl 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, 2019 - angela 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 vroom vroom to get to each stopping site quickly without any boring chug-chugging bits. The adults loved the power boat too. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Birds and seals in profusion and very close but the dolphins and porpoises declined to make an appearance. However, the sun did! …
June 1, 2021X8100ULadamb
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 island
Plenty to see though I missed out on the porpoises
August 23, 2019Q70MItracym
Staff wonderful especially the lady in the ticket office who helped get me ther on time. My dog and I spent a lovely afternoon seeing all the wildlife around Ramsey... read more Island loved the seals very informative commentary well worth it.
May 15, 2022 - 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, 2019Katie 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, 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, 2020
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.

