New Quay Wales: 1.5-Hour Dolphin Spotting Boat Trip

Dolphin Spotting Boat Trips

Available to 5 November 2024

Book now from £22.00

Up to 5% discount with promo code DAYSOUT

Get tickets for an incredible Dolphin Spotting boat trip in the heart of beautiful New Quay, West Wales

Enjoy a day out on the beautiful Welsh Water with New Quay Dolphin Spotting Boat Trips, an adventure that is sure to please everyone!

What to expect on your Dolphin Spotting day out

  • The Suncatcher departs daily from the main pier of the picturesque village of New Quay.
  • Your experienced skipper and enthusiastic guide will tell you all about our marine wildlife while visiting the local dolphin hot spots.
  • Enjoy breathtaking coastal scenery and the chance to spot marine life including Atlantic Grey Seals, Harbour Porpoise and of course, some of our many resident Bottlenose Dolphins.
  • The Suncatcher will take you south along the coast not only passing Birds Rock, The Caves but to Cwmtydu and Seals Bay giving you more of the coast's protected area than the one hour trip and longer to spot dolphins.
  • The multi passenger boats are purpose built for your enjoyment of the wildlife and scenery the boat offering excellent daylight and views of the many seabirds that nest and feed from the cliffs.
  • The unique hull design makes our boats more stable in choppy seas and also extremely effective in the shallow New Quay harbour.

Embark on a Daily Adventure with The Suncatcher

To celebrate the 70th anniversary in 2025, New Quay Boat Trips have built their finest dolphin spotting boat 'Suncatcher'. Built in 2024 to modern safety standards she is 15 m long and 5 m wide and double decked. She is the product of many years of experience and the team hope you'll agree, she is everything you could want for your day on the water!

Enjoy breathtaking coastal scenery and the chance to spot marine life including Atlantic Grey Seals, Harbour Porpoise and of course, some of the many resident Bottlenose Dolphins.

The Suncatcher will take you south along the coast not only passing Birds Rock, The Caves but to Cwmtydu and Seals Bay giving you more of the coast’s protected area and longer to spot dolphins!

This multi passenger boat is purpose built for your enjoyment of the wildlife and scenery. The boat offers excellent daylight and views of the many seabirds that nest and feed from the cliffs.

The unique hull design makes this boat more stable in choppy seas and also extremely effective in the shallow New Quay harbour. So you can enjoy a thrilling yet safe adventure!

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to spot dolphins with your friends and family! Get tickets now and have them delivered to you instantly via email and SMS!

New Quay,
UK SA45 9NW
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How To Find Us

By Car:

If you are traveling by car, the quickest route to New Quay is via the A487 from Aberystwyth or Cardigan. From Aberystwyth, head south on the A487 for approximately 17 miles until you reach New Quay. From Cardigan, head north on the A487 for approximately 19 miles.

By Train:

Get your train to Mason Square, this is the train station in central New Quay.

By Bus:

New Quay is easily accessible by public bus from anywhere along the Cardigan Bay coastline. Just hop on the once-hourly T5 bus, which calls at Aberystwyth, Aberaeron, New Quay, Cardigan, Fishguard and Haverfordwest.

  • Toilets
  • Snack Bar
  • Drinks

No! These boat trips are suitable for all ages.

Yes! Your four legged friends may ride along free of charge.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the boat trips, they are not wheelchair accessible.

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