dolphins There is no bad time to explore this coastline but wildlife sightings inevitably vary according to season and tides. The Pembrokeshire coast and islands are always stunning and our skippers have learned over the years to predict what wildlife is likely to be around but often the most exciting encounters are unpredictable; we will do our best to make the most of your trip.

In order to minimise possible disturbance we are careful about speed and angle of approach and ask that passengers avoid making sudden movements or noise when close to wildlife.

Rough Guide to Ramsey Wildlife

Birds May to early July is the best time for seeing thousands of Kittiwakes, Razorbills, Guillemots and Puffins (North Bishop). Oystercatchers, Fulmars, Shags and Cormorants are around until September. Chough, Peregrine Falcons and Buzzards are resident. Gannets, which breed on Grassholm, are daily visitors. Shearwaters feed out at sea during the day and return to the islands in the early evening.

Seals are around all year but breed in late summer / autumn. September / October is the best time to see new born pups but yearlings (last year's pups) are around all year. Seals are naturally curious, with an intelligence level similar to that of dogs. Young seals in particular enjoy people watching and playing in the jet stream.

Porpoises are more likely to be sighted in Ramsey Sound when the tide is running south and blocking fish heading north, providing good feeding (Gannets are often sighted fishing in the same area). Please note that the tide in Ramsey Sound turns approximately 3 hours after high / low water times indicated in tide timetables. Porpoises can also be seen around St David's Head on the northerly tide.

We are members of Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum, which seeks to promote best practice in relation to tourism and coastal management. This keeps us informed of the latest environmental initiatives, which we fully support. We were involved in the consultative process in drawing up best practice guidelines for activities around seals, birds and cetaceans. We are also accredited by the national WISE scheme for boat operators working around marine wildlife.