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Guided boat trips exploring the beautiful Gower coast and it's wildlife - the best way to experience amazing marine life and enjoy unique views of the stunning Gower peninsula.

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Oxwich Bay to Worms Head (and back)
Approx. 2 hours

Experience fantastic wildlife and incredible views of the beautiful south Gower coast on this 2 hour boat tour from Oxwich Bay beach to the tidal island of Worms Head at the western tip of the Gower peninsula.

£54 per adult
£30 per child (aged 3-15)
(Our trips aren’t suitable for under 3's).

Book the whole boat for up to 12 passengers for £540.

See availability and trip times here - just select how many tickets you need and the date you have in mind and you'll see our trip times and how many spaces are available.

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Advanced booking is essential.

Where do the trips go...

We depart from Oxwich Bay beach (wading into the sea to knee height to board the boat) and hug the coastline of the south Gower coast on the way to Worms Head, the magnificent tidal island at the end of the Gower Peninsula where we see most of our wildlife.
Listen to stories of historic caves and smugglers haunts along the way.

On the return journey, if conditions allow, we travel further out to sea in search of different sea birds and marine mammals.

What wildlife will we see...

Watch seals basking on the rocks at low tide or snoozing in the water at high tide. Keep an eye out for the regularly seen harbour porpoises beneath diving gannets. At Worms Head experience the sights, sounds (and smells!) of nesting sea birds between April and July, such as kittiwakes, guillemots and razorbills. If we're lucky we sometimes encounter common dolphins in the warmer months of the year, May to September. On some trips we get to see Manx shearwaters, fulmars, and peregrine falcons.

We also see a variety of different jellyfish, occasionally sunfish and rarely even turtles!

There's more info about our marine life on our wildlife page here. Or to see our latest wildlife sightings, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

We can't guarantee sightings of any particular species on our trips, and each trip is different depending on the time of year, the time of day and the weather conditions.

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What to expect when you arrive...

There is a large car park right next to the beach at Oxwich Bay (post code: SA3 1LS). Our booking office cabin is located in the car park overlooking the beach, on the right hand side of the bay as you are looking at the sea.
There is a car parking attendant at the entrance to the car park. It is £6 for cars to park all day and £15 for medium to large vans and motorhomes.

Please sign in at our booking office at the top of Oxwich beach at least 30 mins before your trip departure time. Our friendly crew will use this time to kit up all passengers with lifejackets and to walk down to the sea- this can be a long walk down the beach for low tide trips.

Please ensure that warm clothing is worn and that every passenger has a waterproof coat with them. Footwear that can get wet is also essential as the beach is stony in some places (beach shoes, crocs, sandles, etc.). If you don't have your own, it's no problem, we have some crocs you are welcome to borrow. Flip flops are not suitable footwear as they don't stay on your feet when walking through the water.

Passengers will be lead to the waters edge by a member of crew and will walk into the sea to knee depth to board the boat. There is a step at the back of the boat at water level, which is roughly knee height. Please note, at low tide it is a much longer walk down to the sea. The skipper and crew are there to assist passengers and are more than happy to help.

What to bring / what to wear...

Essential items:

Warm clothing - even on warm sunny days it is always colder at sea, sometimes much colder! We always advise you to bring a warm layer with you.
Waterproof coat - everyone on board must have a waterproof coat with them. It is best to bring your own, but if you don't have one you are welcome to borrow one of ours.
Shorts or trousers that will roll up - we wade into the sea to board our boat from Oxwich beach, you'll need to wear shorts or trousers that will roll up above the knee. The water level is usually just above knee height on the average adult.
Shoes for getting wet - the beach is stony in some places so shoes for boarding the boat must be worn. We recommend beach shoes, crocs, or sandals. Flip flops aren't suitable footwear as they don't stay on your feet when walking through the water. If you don't have your own shoes that you are happy to get wet, we have some crocs which you are welcome to borrow.
Sun cream, sunglasses, sun hat - on sunny days

Optional items:
Binoculars for closer views of wildlife
Camera for capturing spectacular views of the coast and wildlife. You are more than welcome to bring phones and cameras on board. We aim to keep you as dry as possible, although sometimes sea spray is unavoidable, so it is best to bring a waterproof bag to keep cameras dry if needed. Your personal items are not covered under our insurance, so don't drop them overboard!
Towel for drying your legs once on board

Is there car parking nearby?
Yes, Oxwich Bay beach has a large car park right next to the beach and our booking office/trip meeting point is situated in the car park overlooking the beach.

There is a parking attendant at the entrance to the car park. The charge is about £6 for cars to park all day and £15 for medium to large vans and motorhomes.

Please note that on sunny weekends in the summer the beach and car park does get very busy and there is often a queue to get into the car park via narrow roads later in the day. We recommend getting to Oxwich as early as possible to avoid the traffic and guarantee a parking spot.

Are there toilet facilities?
There are toilets on Oxwich beach near to where you will meet us before your trip departs.

However, there are no toilet facilities on board.

Can I bring my dog?
Yes, we can take dogs on our trips, if they are well behaved.

However, often dogs don't like the sensation of being on a boat so please take this into consideration.

There is no charge for dogs, but please let us know if you are intending to bring one.

I have limited mobility or a medical condition, can I come on a trip?
Our trips depart from Oxwich Bay beach, so we do wade into the sea to board the boat.

The water level is normally above knee height on the average adult. There is a step at water level at the back of the boat and then another small step into the boat.

On board there are 12 cushioned seats which you straddle, and also a cushioned bench type seat.

Our skipper and crew are always on hand to help you board and are happy to assist where necessary.

Please also note that at low tide it is a long walk down the beach to the waters edge.

Due to the nature of our vessel and boarding from the beach we are unable to cater for wheelchairs.

We ask all our passengers to inform us of any medical conditions so that we are aware and prepared to help if needed.

If you'd like to discuss the suitability of our trips with us please do get in touch on 01792 348229 and we will make every effort to help.

Will I get wet? And what should I wear?
Our boat trips are primarily wildlife spotting trips, and not intended as a thrill ride so we don't aim to get you wet.

Our skillful skipper will try to keep all passengers as dry as possible, but there may occasionally be some sea spray that is unavoidable, and more on windier days.

All passengers must have a waterproof coat with them. We can provide these but you are welcome to wear your own.

As we will be wading into the sea to board the boat it is best to wear shorts or trousers that will roll up above the knee. The water level on the average adult is above knee level. It is best to carry smaller children to the boat. Bring a warm layer, as it is always colder at sea even on hot sunny days. Please also wear beach shoes such as crocs or sandals that can get wet, as the beach is stony in some places (flip flops are generally not suitable as they are difficult to keep on when wading into the water).

What happens if the weather forecast is bad and my trip is cancelled?
Our boat trips are dependent on weather and sea conditions, so sometimes it is necessary to cancel trips due to less than favourable conditions.

In this instance we offer you the choice to either move your booking to another convenient date, where there is availability, or to be fully refunded. Vouchers will also be refunded so you may use them again.

We keep a close eye on the weather forecast and try to inform passengers of cancellations with as much notice as possible, occasionally though last minute cancellations can occur.

If you need to cancel a booking with us, a full refund will be given up to 48 hours before your departure time. After this time we are unable to offer refunds.

Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, you can book online or call us to book over the phone.

We take a full payment when you book which is fully refundable up to 48 hours before your departure time.

In the summer months, in school holidays, and on bank holiday weekends we can get very busy and fill up quickly so we recommend booking at least a few days in advance.

You can check availability and book online here, or give us a call on 01792 348229.

What wildlife will we see during the trip?
We see a variety of wildlife on our trips around the Gower coastline, although we can never guarantee sightings of any particular species.

We see most of our wildlife at Worms Head, the tidal island at the western tip of the Gower peninsula, which is why all of our regular trips go there.
We are lucky enough to see atlantic grey seals on almost all of our trips as they rest out on the rocks there at low tide, and are often seen sleeping in the water at high tide.

A variety of sea birds nest on Worms Head between late April and mid July, which is great to experience, and we see other sea birds on the water or diving for fish further out to sea.

We encounter harbour porpoises, a small marine mammal similar to a dolphin, regularly throughout the season. These shy creatures are most frequently seen on calm days.

The bigger and more playful common dolphins are usually seen in June, July and August, although we have seen them as early as May and as late as October. Whilst we always keep an eye out for dolphins, all encounters are by chance. There is no way to predict what days we will see them, or the time of day either. For your best chance of seeing dolphins keep an eye on our Facebook page, where we post all our wildlife updates.

We also see lots of beautiful jellyfish from around May onwards, and occasionally sunfish too!

For more information about all the species that we see, check out our wildlife page here.

Are the trips suitable for children?
Our trips are suitable for children aged 3 years and older.

Child prices apply to those up to the age of 15 years.

How many people are on the boat?
Our boat can carry a maximum of 12 passengers, as well as the skipper and a crew member who will also be your guide.

This means that our boat is never crowded, and everyone on board has their own seat and a good view of the coastline and wildlife.

We do require a minimum number of passengers for a trip to run, so occasionally we have to rearrange trips for this reason.

If we need to change the date and/or time of a trip that you have booked, we will try to give you as much notice as possible. Of course, if the change of date and time is not convenient for you, we will offer a full refund, or you may move to another comvenient date.