Seal Watching Harwich

About Seal Watching Harwich

Seal Watching Harwich will take you to see seals in their natural habitat from our tour boat. Seal Watching Harwich departs from Half penny Pier. The journey to the seals will take you through Harwich Harbour with beautiful views of the River Orwell and Stour Estuaries. You will then sail past the largest container ships in the world at Felixstowe Port before venturing on to the mystical creeks of Hamford Water Nature Reserve to see the seals. The 8th book in the Swallows and Amazons is set in these very creeks. Children and adults alike are captivated by the seals basking and lolloping on the shore or popping their heads up around the boat, it really is a beautiful way to experience them. If you are lucky you might spot a Porpoise on the boat trip to the reserve. You will love this attraction if your children enjoy new magical experiences. Wildlife lovers and birdwatchers alike with be inspired by Seal Watching Harwich Boat trips.

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  • See Seals in their natural environment guaranteed

    See seals in their natural habitat from our tour boat. Departing from Harwich, you will see seals basking and lolloping on the shore or popping their heads up around the boat, it really is a beautiful way to experience them. If you are lucky you might spot a Porpoise on the boat trip to the reserve.

  • Magical seal watching boat trip

    See seals in their natural habitat from our tour boat. Departing from Harwich, you will see seals basking and lolloping on the shore or popping their heads up around the boat, it really is a beautiful way to experience them. If you are lucky you might spot a Porpoise on the boat trip to the reserve.

Attraction Details

Opening Times

Regular Times

  • Monday, 09:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday, 09:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday, 09:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday, 09:00 - 19:00
  • Friday, 09:00 - 19:00
  • Saturday, 09:00 - 19:00
  • Sunday, 09:00 - 19:00

To book a scheduled trip please visit sealwatching.co.uk

Times may vary due to tides.

For private bookings please contact customerservice@sealwatching.co.uk

Plan Your Visit

Clock IconTypical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Tick IconSuitable for Kids and Adults too

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Seal Watching Harwich

Half Penny Pier, The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HH, England

Tel: 01728666329

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Last updated: 12:08 28/04/2026

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