Discover Cornwall’s bounty of marine wildlife with a catamaran safari along its coastline and waterways.
The waters off the Cornish coast are rich in marine wildlife, from dolphins, porpoises, and seabirds to seasonal visitors including turtles, whales, sharks, and migratory birds. On this tour, you’ll join a small group of other visitors in an environmentally friendly, electric catamaran.
Your trip will be crewed by Captain Keith and his expert team of marine biologists, who track and chart these abundant creatures. The team will give you in-depth information about all the species that you see, answering your questions and offering you insights into the marine flora and fauna of this impressively biodiverse area of the UK.
You can choose from various trip options, including a three-hour exploration up the River Fal's estuary from Falmouth to Truro. Here, the river’s serene drifting will give you the chance to enjoy the hidden landmarks of this ancient waterway, seeing river creatures such as wading birds, seals, and maybe even the elusive otter. Or, you can to head out to sea on a three-hour coastal adventure or a seven-hour ocean trip. On these, you’ll see the south Cornwall coastline and track wildlife, which might include everything from bottlenose dolphins to basking sharks, pilot whales to puffins.
The boat, Spirit of the Seas, skims smoothly across the water with minimal disruption to the wildlife. The spacious deck offers plenty of room for spotting sea life. After every trip, the crew shares details of the sightings with the marine biology team at Falmouth University, helping to protect and monitor this vital ecosystem.
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These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
Cornish pasty-making workshop
After watching a chef prepare an authentic Cornish pasty to his family’s traditional recipe, it’s your turn to try creating one of your own. While it cooks, you’ll share a classic cream tea, freshly prepared by chef Rupert.
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.
