New Quay Boat Trips
Cardigan, Ceredigion
About New Quay Boat Trips
Looking for a unique activity in West Wales, whether you’re on a UK staycation or you’re a local, you should definitely go for a Dolphin Spotting Boat Trip.
Things to do
Pick from 1-hour, 1.5-hour, or 2-hour wildlife trips along the captivating Welsh coast. We have a selection of vessels so you can choose to join a scheduled trip or charter a boat just for your family and friends. Large groups of up to 75 can be catered for.
You’re in safe hands with the original 'New Quay Boat Trips', established in the 1950's by Winston Evans who still steers the company after almost 70 years! All skippers are experienced boatmasters who know a thing or two about local hotspots for wildlife.
All trips are fully guided by passionate and friendly crew/guides and experienced skippers.
There are multiple vessels to choose from, the dolphin spotting activity is most popular among families. If you are visiting in the school holidays, make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.
The newest addition to the company is the Suncatcher, a seventy five seater, double decker boat with all around views modelled on our previous flagship, the Dreamcatcher, our smaller 12 seater which can be chartered and can whisk you away to private beaches, dives & more.
Check the website for all the latest trips and wildlife sightings!
Accessibility
Wheelchair users are advised to call to book, dogs are welcome free of charge.
Everyone loves wild bottlenose dolphins
We are very lucky that hundreds of bottlenose dolphins thrive in our local waters. You can jump on one of our boats and within minutes be enjoying a once on a lifetime encounter with dolphins in the wild.
The shallow, sheltered waters of Cardigan Bay are recognised as having the largest residential population of bottlenose dolphins in the UK.
Every year we see dolphins living their natural life in the wild, raising their young, chasing fish to the surface of the water, sometimes breaching up to four metres in the air and all this within just a few metres of our boats.
We can't guarantee dolphins on every trip but that's what makes it all the more magical when a dolphin approaches our boat and pops its head above the water to look you in the eye.
We provide free places onboard for the Sea Watch Foundation, a marine conservation charity who monitor the dolphins here and all aorund the U.K.
The first double decker dolphin spotting boat in west Wales
We have built a brand new, double decker dolphin spotting boat which provides unparalleded views of the wildlife both on the water and on the cliffs. Our boat 'Suncatcher' also offers fabulous amounts of shelter on the lower deck and has an indoor area where you can purchase hot and cold drinks and snacks during the trip.
Visit Wales Gold Award for Excellence across all areas
We are delighted to be the first and only wildlife boat trip operator in our county to be recognised by 'Visit Wales' as a 'Quality Assured Attraction' this year and in addition to be presented with a 'gold award' for demonstrating 'excellence across all areas'. This puts us in the top ten percent of the 300 attractions in wales which have put themselves forward for the quality assurance inspections. This award is a mark of how much care our excellent staff put into making sure your time with us is a memorable one.
Facilities
Toilets
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 09:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 09:00 - 17:00
Please call attraction for details
Pricing & Tickets
- Babies and Toddlers (0-2) : Free
- Child (3-15) : £7.50
- Adult (16-18+) : £15.00
General AdmissionMulti passengers boat operating from April until October
1 hourAdult £15Child (under 16) £7.50Children under 2 go free
1.5 hour Adult £22Child £11
Children under 2 go free
2 hoursAdult £25Child £12.50Children under 2 go freeGroup discount available (10 people)
Dreamcatcher Trips (up to 12 passengers)
1 hourAdult £20
Child £15 (under 16)Children under 1 go free
Private Charter ( Dreamcatcher up to 12 )
1 hour £1602 hours £300 3 hours £400
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
These hot and cold drinks and snacks like tea,coffee, and hot chocolate, brand leading fizzy drinks and juice drinks for children. Snacks like Pringles, Oreos and kitkat etc
FAQs
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Public Transport
Contact Details
Dolphin Spotting Boat Trips
Harbour Masters building
Main Pier
Cardigan
Ceredigion
SA45 9NW
Wales
This is not in Cardigan ! We are in New Quay, which is located in Cardigan Bay waters in the county of Ceredigion. We are the longest running, have the newest and best boats and are privileged to be the only wildlife boat trip company to have a Gold Award from Visit Wales for excellence in all areas so be sure to choose the right company for your dolphin spotting boat trip.
Tel: 01545560800
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
Train to Carmarthen or Aberystwyth and bus from there
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