.: GOWER COAST ADVENTURES :. Worms Head, Mumbles, Knab Rock, Marine Wildlife, Boat Trips, Gower Peninsula,

2/7/2009, 21:07:08

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28/01/09 Clare Fernbank

Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed our trip with you. It was absolutely brilliant to be able to see the seals in their natural environment, and I really appreciated the friendliness, knowledge and professionalism of both of you on the boat. Even though we went out in pretty cold weather, the equipment was so fantastic that I felt completely warm throughout, and have been telling everyone who will listen that if they go to the Gower, they should book onto your boat.It was fascinating and fun, and if we visit Mumbles again, I'd definitely want to re-take this trip.

21/08/08 Trevor and Fiona Stoker, North East England

Thank you for the great photograph. Our boat trip was the highlight of our first visit to South Wales.It certainly is an area of outstanding beauty.

14/08/08 Jim, Fred, Julia, Demetri Lidderdale & Michelle, Gavin and Cameron Hay
Dear Dave, Ross and lovely lady skipper,
Thank you so much for making our trip the highlight of our summer. We know
we were lucky to see such an abundance of wildlife, Peregrine falcons,
cormorants, gannets, seals and that amazing school of Dolphins with calves
dancing and leaping out of the sea at the bow and playing in the wash as the
sun went down but it was mainly down to your insight and understanding of
the Gower coast and your excellent watercraft, patience and "salty sea dog"
positive attitude that made the trip. Your knowledge and skill made us feel
that you held our safety and enjoyment as paramount and you facilitated such
a fantastic educational, historic and special experience for us we want to
say a special thank you and we will never ever forget it. You all Rock!

30/06/08 A very happy Jan & Norman

Thank you so very much for the photo of our trip on 30 June. A great memory of a truly remarkable trip.

It turned out to be the highlight of our holiday. We saw so many birds and sea creatures and learned so much. The blow hole finale was just unexpected and stunning.

28/07/08 Jenny Saunders

Thanks again for a wonderful trip. I was so pleased I managed to see the peregrine falcon. Great knowledge you have of the coast line. Forth time we’ve been with you and have seen something different each time.

05/08/08 Ian Ground, Jenny Saunders, Hannah Ground

Our fourth trip on the Sea Serpent and every time there is something new to see. If you haven't been out with Gower Coast Adventures, you just haven't seen the Gower!

Dont miss it!

05/08/08 Cheryl Hooper

Hi David and Team

Just to say thank you so much for the fun we had two weekends ago around the Gower coastline. My kids loved the thrill of the boat and I thought the combination of education and adventure was brilliant. We'll definitely try and visit you guys again.

21/07/08 Wendy Beesley

We were on a trip from Port Eynon to Worms Head on 21/07/08 and what a wonderful experience it was. Thank you both to Mike and Dave for making it so much more than a boat ride with your informative and amusing comments. For anyone that might have seen the yellow Sea Serpent from the shore and wondered what it would be like to try it - I would say book a trip as soon as you can - you will not regret it!

04/08/08 Charlotte Le Rougetel
I’ve been on a number of wildlife sightseeing tours over the years, and this was by far the best – the most fun, the most friendly and the most animals! Will definitely be back when we’re next in Wales.

17/05/08 Tony OKane
Having watched this lovely craft over the last couple of years we finally had a trip for twelve of us, all aged 60-70 from the Knab around the Worm and back.The three hour trip was a joy and felt extremely safe in fairly mild conditions.We were given a very comprehensive 'tour guide' of the full coastline with all its local history, both factual and mythical with plenty of humour thrown in.The Peregrine falcon obliged us with an appearance as well a number of choughs. Drifting slowly around the Worm brought us in close contact with grey seal, guillemots, razorbill and fulmars. It was wonderful to see Gower from the sea and well worth every penny of the cost. Many thanks Tony.

02/10/07 Carol Nicholas

Had a brilliant time< well organised and lots of fun. I have definitely recommended you to my friends and am looking forward to doing it again

30/07/07 Rachel Robin

We have been staying in the Gower for 40 years and this was one of our most enjoyable experiences. A fabulous trip, enjoyed equally by my 15 year old, 11 and 8 year olds. The trip is worth every penny, a fabulous experience.

23/08/07 Martina Lutnerova,Czech Republic

Thank you very much for the picture sent!We went on a trip from Mumbles to Worms Head on 24th Aug and had a great time.We enjoyed it very much especially thanks to both crew who are real sea wolfs:-) We had to head back due to the bad weather conditions but were refunded as the full journey couldn't be made.We would like to come back! Thank you & all the best to all family.

13/09/07 the pitson clan ( bishopston )

my sons 7th birthday present, what a wonderful tip, this is something everyone should do,two experts, who not only make you feel safe,but there knowledge and experience made this a very exciting day.my son even drove the boat and the performing seal at worms head, what a day....thank you mike and dave.see you again..

13/09/07 K Burgess

It was a very thrilling experience and cannot wait until we come down to the Gower again, I was little apprehensive to go but the crew made me feel safe with the information given at the beginning of the boat ride, also the commentary was excellent I found out more about the Gower in 2 hrs than the 2 weeks we were down there.

03/08/07 Mr & Mrs Emanuel.

Thanks for a wonderful trip on Sunday we both loved it. My wife was a bit nervous about the boat but she soon felt safe, comfortable and in safe hands. I've been as far as Oxwich before with the dive club but it's the first time I've been around the Worm's Head.

26/08/07 John Dickinson

You haven't really seen Gower until you get a look from the sea and this has to be the best way to do it - friendly,skilful staff - great boat, great fun, lots of information - a really memorable experieince.

18/08/07 Andy, Tracey, George and Harrison.

Thank you for sending the photo of our boat trip from Port Eynon to the Worms Heads. Myself, Andy and my son George were on the front seats of the boat. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip which was informative and made very interesting. Lots of birds, a colony of Atlantic grey seal on the Worms Head and some shy porposies - superb. George also enjoyed holding the crab / spider crab and lobster found in your pot. Very enjoyable. Worth every penny!

30/07/07 Barbara Thorepe. Sheffield

HI DAI AND MIKE. Great to get the photo of Pam and me on SEA SERPENT.So pleased to find my kind of boat trip after many visits to stay with my husbands' brother in Langland.As we usually come out of season not many boats in service. You are a REAL FIND and will try to include another Adventure each year. Thankyou to both of you-- keep up the good work.

17/09/06 Liz Hughes. Spain
Thanks for an unforgettable, exhilarating and fantastic time on Sea Serpent! I only wished I lived nearer to enjoy the trips more often!
The professionalism of your crew and their excellent local knowledge and made this sea-wary passenger become a complete sea addict!
We were incredibly fortunate to see so many species of bird and sea-life and the colony of seals which we caught sunning themselves on the rocks at Worms Head was an absolute treat.
Trips on Sea Serpent will become a permanent feature of my future visits to Swansea. Thanks to everyone for a wonderful trip! - E. Hughes. Valencia, Spain.

12/10/06 Swansea College Travel & Tourism Year 1
This was a fantastic experience for us all. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and had a brilliant morning out! Really good information given for our course – VERY highly recommended, We will be back next year!!!

13/08/06 John & Brenda Cook

Hello again, Did the Knab to Oxwich trip on Monday 14th Aug.

Fantastic - so lovely to see the coastline I was brought up to love from the seaward side. Our six-year old was moonstruck with the whole trip and especially when we raised the lobster pot.

03/08/06 Jenny Scott
My son Joseph and I went on one of your trips a few weeks ago with Jackie and Mike. You may remember him, never stopped talking and held the edible crab then put it back in the sea!

29/07/06 Glen & Frank Knowles

This is the second time we have been on your excursions and once again we had a wonderful time. The wildlife was fantastic and it was great to see the seals at Worms Head. Thank you for a fantastic and exillerating time!

09/08/06 Jane Donald

Came on the trip with my mum (as a 70th birthday surprise) and my 9 and 10yr old nephews who, after about 10mins, both wanted to know when we would be coming again and, in fact, ask me the same every time I see them! The weather was not at its best but didn't dampen spirits or the experience in any - we enjoyed the informative and professional comments from both the crew who were obviously enjoying themselves too. Truly fabulous, a very, very speedy and enjoyable 3 hours. I have already recommended it to all my family and friends.

05/08/06 Dinah

Thank you Mike, your knowledge of the area was brilliant as we managed to view the many of the rare and amazing creatures that surround our shores.It was the perfect end to a fab holiday.

13/11/06 TELERI NORRIS, Mumbles

Thanks for the pic. Really enjoyed trip and have recommended it to many people! As I mentioned to Mike at the time, although I have lived in Mumbles/Newton for most of my life, the trip and the knowledge he imparted has made me want to read and discover more about the history of Gower. Looking forward to doing the longer one next time.

09/10/06 Newport Scouts
Hi Dave, just a quick one to say thanks for all of your hard work on Saturday, every single person that went out with you had there own story and loved it. It was the highlight of the weekend.

31/07/06 Steve & Pat Saunders, Perth Western Australia
Hi Dave & Mike,Thanks for the great picture. We really enjoyed our trip with you. Lovely scenery and interesting commentary. You live in a lovely part of the world and we don’t blame you for wanting to show it off. p.s. We hope the young razorbill pulled through (the one that was stuck on the rock).

25/06/06 the Durwards.

Thank you for a fantastic afternoon! Your professionalism, friendliness and service was second to none. Our whole party was totally impressed and hope to be back for more in the future. Good luck with your adventures,

20/06/06 Jenny Reid

Hi Dave and Mike! Thanks for the picture of our trip last Friday when we saw the dolphins! We're still buzzing with excitement!

14/06/06 Tony and Linda Gurr
Firstly I must thank you and your father for helping to make our visit to Wales such a memorable experience.We were so lucky to see so much of the sealife and to have someone to explain everything in such detail.The boat ride was a real treat and the weather perfect.

16/06/06 Carl and Sarah Bowden, Swansea

We have just returned from an afternoon outing aboard the sea serpent from Port Eynon to Worms head. I feel i must write to thank you for an absolutely outstanding trip. I have lived in Swansea all my life and have been a regular visitor to the gower for most of my life but what i experienced board the Sea Serpent was truly an eye opener. I must thank you and all involved in Gower Coast Adventures for a truly professional ,friendly and outstanding afternoon which i will remember for months to come. My three children Oliver , Lowrie and Saffron thoroughly enjoyed it and are still talking about it as they fall asleep in their beds. I shall definately without doubt be booking again very soon to experience one of the other trips offered.

I will return to work on Monday and impress on all my colleagues and friends that the Gower Coast adventure truly is a remarkable journey and one cannot appreciate the true beauty of the Gower until experienced in this way To all the crew especially Mike and David i must truly thank you for an amazing experince to which i will remeber for a long time to come, Look forward to booking again soon

10/05/06 Mike Jones (proprietor) White House Hotel
Thanks very much to you all for a wonderful trip, what struck me most was the professional approach to your customers and how well you look after everyone. I am certainly going to be recommending GCA to our holiday visitors. 10 out of 10! Best wishes for the season. www.thewhitehousehotel.co.uk

10/05/06 Maddy Adams Stringer.
Thanks for the pic! It was a great trip and I'll certainly recommend you to our guests.
www.barlandscottage.co.uk

07/05/06 Ceri James
Thank you/Diolch yn fawr. The kids are still talking about it! My wife was most jealous, so we'll probably do it all again sometime!

02/09/06 Sarah Drew

Thank you So much for a great day out....will book you again next summer for our intended trip round worms head....It was wonderful to see a part of Gower that I have never seen before in the 47 years that I have been partly living and visiting in. Give you a very different perspective !!!! Need any crew ??????

02/09/06 Andy Davies, Cheltenham
I went on this trip with my two daughters 5 & 7 and we all had a brilliant time, it was worth every penny, and I am from the Mumbles originally. We saw Kormarants diving, a wild goat, lobsters and crabs from a lobster pot, and the beaches on the Gower as I have never seen them before. There was excellant info on the trip, very good water proof gear and life jackets and genuinely very friendly ppl who ran the trip. A big thanks, it was one of the highlights of our holiday.

13/11/06 Andy from Norwich

Thank you very much for an excellent experience. I have been going to the Gower since I was a child. However, seeing it from the sea made it look a different place. The eight of us found this experience fantastic, especially my six year old daughter with the dog fish. Again thanks for the wonderful experience.

28/08/06 The Smiths and Hewitts
Thank you for a wonderful trip on 29/8. The trip down to Caswell was so informative as well as exhilarating - and we got to see some seals! Definitely a trip we'll do again.

17/09/06 Byron and Julie - Swansea

Thank you Dave and Mike for a superb afternoon. It was a very informative and enjoyable trip from Port Eynon to Worms Head. Something my partner and i will definately be doing next year. I have been raving on how good the trip is to all who will listen and probably driving them nuts. Good luck for the future.

21/08/06 The Green family (West Sussex and London)

We were delighted to receive the photo and are sending it on to everyone who was on the boat. We're also sending it on to other members of the family who were not on the trip and recommending it as being both informative and great fun. Good luck for the coming season,

19/06/06 Tony and Linda Gurr
Firstly I must thank you and your father for helping to make our visit to Wales such a memorable experience. We were so lucky to see so much of the sealife and to have someone to explain everything in such detail. The boat ride was a real treat and the weather perfect.

25/06/06 the Durwards.

20/06/06 Jenny Reid

Hi Dave and Mike! Thanks for the picture of our trip last Friday when we saw the dolphins! We're still buzzing with excitement!

05/06/06 Sue (Devon) and Jude (London)
We had a wonderful morning on the trip, a great mixture of exhilaration, adventure and wildlife whilst feeling completely safe and comfortable. Dave and Mike were so informative and friendly, we felt that we had learned alot whilst having a thoroughly enjoyable time. It really brought the area alive and I would love my husband and six year old son to experience a similar trip.

08/05/06 Margaret
Wonderful trip. Great photo. I shall certainly recommend it to visitors - and family no doubt!

08/05/06 Maddy Adams Stringer Barlands Cottage
Thanks for the pic!
It was a great trip and I'll certainly recommend you to our guests.