Sea Cruises Tenby
Seal safaris (jet boat), Island Cruises (cruise boat) and Sail safaris (sailing yacht) around Caldey Island, St Margaret’s island bird reserve and Cathedral Caverns with seal and wild life spotting. Also evening cruises and private boat charters. (07980 864 509) – Booking Office, Castle Square, Tenby, SA70 7BN
Caldey Island
A short boat trip from Tenby harbour takes you to the monastic island of Caldey where there are pleasant walks, a beautiful beach, religious buildings, a post office, museum, tea gardens and the Abbey gift shop which sells shortbread, chocolate and perfume made on the island. There is an atmosphere of timeless peace away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. (01834 844 453) – tickets can be obtained from the Caldey Island Kiosk at Tenby Harbour, SA70 7BN.
Dale Sea Safari
Safaris from Martin’s Haven (SA62 3BJ) or Dale Village (SA62 3RB) by rigid inflatable boat (RIB) around the wildlife islands of Skomer, Skokholm and Grassholm (0800 028 4090 or 01646 603 109)
Voyages of Discovery
Wildlife voyages to Ramsey and other North Pembrokeshire islands and offshore Whale and Dolphin watching using jet boats and traditional boats (0800 854 367) – booking office 1 High Street, St Davids, SA62 6SA, boats depart from St Justinians (SA62 6PY)
Venture Jet
New Zealand style water propelled jet powered RIB ventures around Ramsey Island, Grassholm island and the Smalls. Departures from Whitesands beach (SA62 6PS) or St Justinians (SA62 6PY). Both relaxing wildlife ventures and exhilarating fun ventures (you will get wet) are offered.
Thousand Island Expeditions/Wildlife Adventure Boat Trips
Exciting Jet Boat Trips and leisurely Cruises on a traditional boat to Ramsey Island and beyond. Some trips land on Ramsey island. This company has sole landing rights to Ramsey Island RSPB Nature Reserve. Whale and Dolphin Watching, water propelled jet boat trips and fishing trips also offered. (01437 721721) - Cross Square, St. Davids, SA62 6SL - boats depart from St Justinians (SA62 6PY)
Ramsey Island Cruises
Sightseeing cruises around Grassholm and Ramsey islands by traditional cruise boat or faster RIB . Fishing trips also offered. (0800 028 6212 or 01437 721423) - 4 Winds Lower Moor, St David’s, SA62 6RP, SA62 6SL –boats depart from St Justinians (SA62 6PY)
Solva Boat Trips
Coastal sightseeing, evening voyages and sea fishing trips between Ramsey and Skomer islands on a traditional 12 person vessel departing from Solva. (01437 720053) – Trinity Quay, The Harbour, Solva, SA62 6UT
Shearwater Safaris
Provide trips to the islands by RIB of Skomer, Skokholm and Grassholm as well as Boat Trips which explore the inland Milford Haven waterway (Cleddau estuary) and trips to St. Ann's Head. (08081 445529 or 01646 602941) Departures and the booking office are at Neyland Marina, Neyland, SA62 3UQ
Aquaphobia Ramsey Island Power Boats
Provide trips to Ramsey Island by RIB. The boat trips are one and a half hours including exhilarating high-speed sprints across open water and plenty of opportunity to see wildlife at very close quarters on the cliffs and in caves on the west side of Ramsey Island.
(01437 720471) Departures are from St Justinians (SA62 6PY). - Grove Hotel, High Street, St Davids, SA62 6SB
Big Blue Experience
Provides Zap Cat tasters and river cruises. The Zap Cat taster is an adrenaline fuelled blast around the bay taking in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park from the sea. The manoeuvrability of the boats allows them to explore deep within caves and through narrow gullies (maximum 3 people). The river cruises take place on the wooded Cleddau Estuary which is part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The landing craft takes a maximum of 12 people and due to its shallow draft, can access the creeks which lead to two good country pubs. (07816 169359) - c/o Newsurf, Newgale, Haverfordwest, SA62 6AS
Own Boat?
If you bring your own boat to explore the beautiful coastline, there is a beach slipway at Freshwater Bay. Sit-on-top kayaks have become a popular way to explore caves and coves but care needs to be given to nesting birds and sea conditions. More information is in the Boating in Pembrokeshire topic.