looking for dolphins

Visit Cardigan Bay and see your dolphin

... 200 miles from London
... 150 miles from Manchester
... 100 miles from Cardiff

Cardigan Bay enjoys a rich marine environment, full of wildlife. Throughout the year you regularly find bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoise, Atlantic grey seals and a variety of bird life. There are also regular visitors to the bay, which include sunfish, basking sharks and even the elusive leatherback turtle. In recognition of its importance, parts of the Bay have been selected as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) - a European designation that will help to ensure that the area and its wildlife are safeguarded for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations.

Where can bottlenose dolphins be found

Bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoise, Atlantic grey seals and the area's abundant bird life can all be seen close to the shore. There are peregrines and choughs along the cliffs, and breeding seabirds include kittiwake, razorbill, guillemot and puffin, as well as a large cormorant colony. Keep your eyes peeled to see what you can see!

Recommended boat operators in the Cardigan Bay area

Southern Cardigan Bay

Winston Evans Boat Charter
New Quay
Cardigan Bay
Ceredigion
West Wales
Tel: 01545 560800 / 01545 560 375
Type of trip and vessel: 1 and 2 hour dolphin watching and wildlife trips along the Ceredigion Marine Heritage Coast on motor vessels Ermol V and Ermol VI taking up to 67 passengers
Likely species to be seen: Grey seals, bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises as well as variety of seabirds.

Northern Cardigan Bay/Caernarfon Bay

Shearwater Coastal Cruises
Crud yr Arwel,
Mynytho,
Pwllheli,
Gwynedd
LL53 7RS
Contact: Alan Gray
Tel: 01758 740899
Email:
Website: www.shearwatercruises.com
Type of trip and vessel: Dolphin watching and wildlife trips on motor vessel taking up to 12 passengers (day trips)
Likely species to be seen: Mainly harbour porpoises and bottlenose dolphins, occasionally Risso's dolphins. Grey seals can also be seen.

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