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book your trip of a lifetime here!
 

We provide an unrivalled selection of trips from our fleet of boats, so you can choose one that perfectly matches your requirements.

 

Because we have four boats, many of our customers try several different trips before deciding on their favourite one, which they will then book every summer, or even several times in the same week! All our boat trips head out to the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation, which boasts a rich and diverse range of marine species.All our trips are fully guided, so as well as being fun they are informative too and suitable for all ages. You can learn about the wildlife in the Bay, geology and interesting historical facts.

 

Feel free to ask relevant questions and our Wildlife Guides will gladly answer them.

Although we endeavour to spot dolphins and porpoises on all our trips, they are wild so we can’t guarantee a sighting every time. However, we do see them on the vast majority of trips and when spotted, the skipper of the boat will slow down or stop to enable passengers to obtain the best possible view without causing distress or disturbance to the mammals.

 

Our skippers are Wildlife Safe (WiSe) qualified, so they abide by best practice codes of conduct, minimising disturbance to the wildlife and their environment.  We are a Sea Watch Foundation Recommended Boat Operator, which means we are committed to the conservation of cetaceans or dolphins, porpoises and whales as they are more commonly known. 

 

Have a look and decide which one you prefer, you will be amazed at what the picturesque and unique Cardigan Bay has to offer.

Don't forget, dogs are welcome on all our trips too – for FREE!

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Please note - dolphin & wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

As they are wild animals in their natural habitat, and as we adhere to the marine code of conduct, we do not actively follow or chase them. 

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Prices are subject to a 6% booking when booked online. Call us to book to avoid fees! 01545 560 800

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Daytime Trips
 

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suncatcher

1.5 hour
dolphin & wildlife spotting
on suncatcher

Adults from £22

Children from £11

Under 2's free

Dogs free

Fully guided trip

Double decking

360 degree views

Toilet & snack bar on board

Rain shelter

Online booking fee applies

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1 Hour 
dolphin & wildlife spotting
on ermol vI

Our original Ermol boat is now available to book! 

Adults from £15

Children from £7.50

Under 2's free

Dogs free

Fully guided trip

Partial cover

Online booking fee applies

Dreamcatcher

1 hour
dolphin & wildlife spotting
on dreamcatcher

Adults from £20

Children from £10

Under 2's free

Dogs free

Fully guided trip

360 degree views

Max 12 passengers​

Online booking fee applies

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Ermol V trips
Currently not available

Adults from £16

Children from £8

Under 2's free

Dogs free

Fully guided trip

Partial cover

Toilet on-board

Online booking fee applies

Evening

evening trips
 

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sunset cruise

1 hour & 1.5 hour
evening cruise
on suncatcher

Adults from £18

Children from £9

Under 2's free

Dogs free

Fully guided trip

Double decking

360 degree views

Toilet & snack bar on board

Rain shelter, indoor space

Online booking fee applies

sunset cruise

1 hour 
evening cruise
on dreamcatcher

Adults from £20

Children from £10

Under 2's free

Dogs free

Fully guided trip

360 degree views

Max 12 passengers​

Online booking fee applies

sunset cruise

1 hour
evening cruise
on ermol

Adults from £15

Children from £7.50

Under 2's free

Dogs free

Fully guided trip

Partial cover

Online booking fee applies

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dreamcatcher 
private charters

Cheetah Catamaran

Daily departures

All around viewing

1, 2, 3 hour charter available

Fully guided trip

Max 12 passengers

All ages welcome

Dogs goes free

Perfect for special occasion!

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private charters

 

For the ultimate exclusive experience, one you can share with your relatives, friends or colleagues, you can book a private charter. What better way to celebrate that special birthday or anniversary, or just make your holiday that little bit more special?

 

Maybe you have achieved a key milestone in work and deserve a day away from the workplace with your colleagues.

 

Whatever the occasion, a private charter is a unique way to enjoy what Cardigan Bay has to offer. In fact, you don’t need a special event to enjoy a private charter, sharing the experience with people you care about will be special enough.

 

Dreamcatcher has a capacity of 12, which makes it the most affordable option for large families or small groups to charter - Click the button below to book, just simply choose your date and time and get ready to enjoy your exclusive charter!

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large group bookings
 

What an amazing experience to give to your large group! Whether you are all adults, children or a mix - dance groups, drama clubs, sports teams - whatever your group, we can cater for you with our fleet. 

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Recently we played host to over 100 children & adults from the Laura McCabe Dance Academy who celebrated their end of term show with a Sunday morning dolphin spotting trip - this is what Laura had to say:

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"I treated the children to an end of term treat on the dolphin spotting boat and what an amazing day it was !! The sun was shining and we all had the best time . The staff were absolutely amazing so friendly and knowledgeable, what a company !!  we couldn’t fault a thing. We saw dolphins , seals and beautiful birds .  

We can’t wait to book again!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!"

Laura McCabe Dance Academy, Principal

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coach tours
 

Looking for something spectacular to add to your coach trip holiday, or do you run the holiday and looking for amazing things to add to their itinerary?

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We can cater for up to 150 people across our fleet of 4 boats, and our very experienced team on the end of the booking line can help you organise your group boat trip. Give us a call to discuss - there are discounts available!

buy a gift card!
 

Give them the gift of an unforgettable experience!

Book today and you will soon understand why so many people keep coming back to New Quay Boat Trips time and again. 

"The crew were amazing with my boy who has SEN needs. Extremely patient and understanding, couldn’t have asked for a better time!
10/10 would recommend even if we didn’t see any dolphins just because of how lovely everyone was!"

-Lauren d

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 our booking office is at the start of new quay pier.
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