Boating & Fishing
A LIFE ON THE OCEAN WAVES
As we are situated in such a stunning area, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, activities on the water are a way of life, whether it is making a living from fishing or crabbing the local waters or showing the visitors the delights of the area, the sea is huge part of the locals? way of life.
Why not try your hand at some of the activities we have available including fishing trips, sightseeing boat trips, adrenaline fueled speedboat rides or trying to master the art of sailing.
FISHING TRIPS
Fishing trips depart daily from the harbour and offer a wide range of trips including wreck and reef, bottom fishing and fun for all the family mackerel trip
- Sport & Leisure 01841 532639
- Celtic Warrior 07970 684339
- Emma Kate 01841 533319 or 07970595244
- Padstow Angling Centre 01841 532762
SAILING
- Camel Sailing School: 01208 862881
- Rock Sailing Club: 01208 862709
- Padstow Sailing Club: 01841 540824 / 533467
- Sailing at Rock (Charter): 01208 841246
SPEEDBOAT TRIPS
There are four speedboats in Padstow: Thunder, Fireball, Jaws and Sea Fury. The boats run daily from the harbour, weather and sea conditions permitting.
From Easter through to October.
The 7 mile / 15 minute high speed trips, around the Camel Estuary, pass the beautiful beaches of Daymer Bay, Polzeath, Hawkers Cove, Tregirls and St George’s Well.
To book the speedboat rides: 07811 113380
BOAT TRIPS
JUBILEE QUEEN
The Jubilee Queen, built in 1977, has been a firm favourite with visitors to Padstow for many years. Summer coastal cruises run daily (weather and sea conditions permitting) from Padstow around the offshore islands. You can be sure to see a variety of seabirds and marine life. Occasionally passengers are lucky enough to spot a pod of dolphins passing through, or the odd seal or basking shark.
During the Summer, on a high evening tide, the Jubilee Queen will often sail up river to Wadebridge, for an alternative river cruise. The vessel has a fitted Bar and toilets on board .
Times of trips available daily are displayed on boards around the harbour.
To book call: 0783 679 8457 or 01841 521093
SEALIFE SAFARIS
This popular two hour sea safari departs from the historic fishing port of Padstow and covers approximately 25 miles of our beautiful coastline.
You will have the opportunity to view the myriad of sea life that occupy our waters and coastline at different times of the year such as seals, porpoises, dolphins & basking sharks. In Spring & Summer the cliff formations are teeming with Guillemots, Cormorants, Razorbills & Oystercatchers, you may even see Puffins on our very own “Puffin Island”.
The trips are guided offering you the chance learn a little of our rich and interesting heritage as well as snapping some great photos to take home of our rugged coastline and wild life that we can get close enough to that you feel like you could reach out and touch it.
To book call: 01841 521613 or 0775 482 2404