ST BRIDES BAY WATCH BOAT TRIPS
from Aquaphobia in St Davids
COVID-19 POLICY
To help provide the safest experience for all our staff and customers we have made a few minor adjustments & customer requirements.
COVID-19 POLICY
To help provide the safest experience for all our staff and customers we have made a few minor adjustments & customer requirements.
We ask that all passengers bring their own protective face masks and these are to be worn throughout the duration on the trip for your own reassurance. We will be limiting the number of passenger per trip and social distancing where possible will be adhered to at all times. We provide all customers with personal transportation to and from the boat which minimises contact with other tourists. We have implemented new cleaning guidelines for all staff. This includes extra cleaning of all high contact points and hand sanitiser will be available for customers to use before, during and after the trip.
Should you have any other questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team on 01437 720 471
TOUR ST BRIDES BAY WITH AN AMAZING BOAT
St Brides Bay (Bae Sain Ffraid in Welsh) is absolutely stunning with sandstone and mudstone cliffs and beautiful sandy beaches. The bay is around seven miles across and is a special area of conservation with Skomer Island to the south and Ramsey Island at the north end of the bay. This area is absolutely teeming with wildlife, including grey seals, dolphins, porpoises and a myriad of seabirds, including kittiwakes, cormorants, gannets, choughs, Manx shearwaters and the ever popular and entertaining puffins.
We set off from St Justinians and you’ll have two whole hours out at sea to explore the whole of St Brides Bay and see the beautiful coastal views of the land from the sea - a whole different way of looking at the local area that you can only get by boat. Take in secluded beaches, towering cliffs, rolling hills, and more. See the large tankers out at sea carrying liquids or gases across the world, from wine to oil, and imagine where they might be going.
We’re experienced sailors and highly knowledgeable about St Brides Bay and you’ll learn a great deal about the area and the local islands we sail by on our trip, including Skomer and Ramsey Island, with their amazing populations of seabirds and seals to enjoy. Make sure you bring your camera to keep those memories of a really special trip!
Our St Brides Bay trip is perfect for your whole family and makes for an educational and fun school trip, too!
Why not explore our other boat trips and book more than one? You can choose from different options, including our dolphin experience, our trips to Ramsey Island or Skomer, and our stunning evening boat trips to catch glorious sunsets and seabirds returning to their nests.
To book for you and your family, or to arrange a school trip, please give our friendly team a call or drop us an email. We’re always happy to help.
FREE PARKING
We provide FREE Parking in St Davids.
*Please Maximise your cars seating capacity when using our car park as vehicle parking spaces are limited thank you
FREE MINI BUS
We provide FREE mini bus to the boat and back.
Reviews from Tripadvisor
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We had a fantastic trip as a family of 10. Knowledgable guide showing us lots of different sea birds, seals and a real highlight seeing porpoises diving gracefully in front... read more of us . Friendly and helpful staff . Would highly recommend this trip .
June 1, 2022exploretheworld29
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, 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 - 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, 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, 2020Andrea
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 of our holiday! We hired a private boat, highly recommend if there is a large group of you. Saw seals and dolphins. Lots of great info from the guide who is a Marine Biology graduate. Mini bus and free car parking were great. All the people so very friendly and helpful. The children loved the speed! Beautiful scenery. Would highly recommend! …
August 1, 2021 - Mr Duncan C
We parked at the office in St Davids and chatted to Sue then were driven down to St Justinians by a very nice man whose name I can't remember. We... read more had Mark (skipper) and Eirlys (Snowdrop) in a 280 horsepower rib. Our trip left and returned on time. We had booked the entire boat privately because, having stayed in St Brides bay for over 20 yrs, we wanted to see things from the sea (and no one else wanted to book this trip I guess). Mark was a great skipper and very knowledgeable about the coats having been here since a boy. Eirlys was very knowledgeable about the history of the area, having been recently involved in an archaeological dig nearby; also really nice to chat with. Mark timed it all very well; we managed about half of the bay in 2 hours then blasted back across the flat-calm bay at high speed. A really lovely informative and exciting trip. We might do the other half of the bay next year.
Note: the rib is black rubber which can leave marks on light-coloured trousers when climbing in and out.
July 28, 2022Stinkeywhistles
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 knowledgeably. You may need to think twice about doing this if you are an elderly person because getting in and out of the boat can be quite hard.
May 30, 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, 2020 - 944louiseo
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 2, 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 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, 2021Liliana 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, 2021 - X8100ULadamb
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, 2019ClaudiatheT
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, 2019Trek48471677655
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 of our holiday! We hired a private boat, highly recommend if there is a large group of you. Saw seals and dolphins. Lots of great info from the guide who is a Marine Biology graduate. Mini bus and free car parking were great. All the people so very friendly and helpful. The children loved the speed! Beautiful scenery. Would highly recommend!
August 1, 2021 - rhonalou
Great time on the RIB, very friendly service from ticket booking to the minibus and the very knowledgeable skipper - loved it. Particularly appreciated the end to end service... read more re free parking and a lift to the dock - brilliant time.
August 22, 2022Marcus 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, 2021Lindsey 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, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO I BOOK?
It’s easy! 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 £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.
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.

