Name: Sealife Adventures
Rating: 5.0

Sealife Adventures

Cnoc a Challtuinn, Clachan-Seil, Oban PA34 4TR, UK

1-99 Years

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Sealife Adventures run whale search and wildlife watching boat trips from our pontoon on the mainland near Oban on the west coast of Scotland.
The area is exceptional for porpoise, minke whales, dolphins, basking sharks, otters and seals.

Bird watching highlights include sea eagles, golden eagles, puffins and a great variety of seabirds. The Firth of Lorn Special Area of Conservation / Marine Protected Area is one of the few sites in Scotland to have enjoyed a high level of long term protection.

Prices starts from £73 for adults and £59 for Child for 3 hour trips. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Whales, Dolphins & Porpoise: The best time to see minke whales in Scotland is from the end of May to September. Dolphins and porpoise are here all year round. Our local area is one of the best areas in Scotland for porpoise and we see them on the vast majority of summer trips. There is a population of about thirty bottlenose dolphins which we regularly see. However, as they are wild animals, we cannot guarantee sightings of any particular species.
Eagles: An adult sea eagle can reach a wingspan of 2.4 metres, making them slightly larger than golden eagles. They tend to soar on flat wings, as opposed to the golden eagle which generally hold the wings slightly bent upwards in a ‘V’ shape.
Seals: The smallest of our two native seals, and despite its name, there are far fewer common seals in British waters than grey seals! Preferring to feed on fish and sand eels, and rarely taking crabs and other crustaceans, a full-grown adult common seal can reach up to 130 Kilos in weight.
Otters: The Eurasian otters we see here are the same ones as in our rivers, and they still need to live nearby some freshwater source. Scotland has the vast majority of the UK population and the west coast in particular has a lot of great otter habitat.
Seabirds: The puffin is one of the most enchanting of our seabirds. It is unmistakable, with its bright yellow, red and blue bill, and its bright orange feet.
Deer: A native deer to Scotland, and originally a deer of forests, red deer have adapted to a life on open hills and moorland.
Wild Goats: Feral, or wild goats are believed to have been introduced to the British Isles by stone-age farmers, and have been introduced by the first farmers 5,000 years ago.
Basking Sharks: Every summer basking sharks are sighted off the west coast, and you may see them on any of our boat trips. These huge fish are the third largest fish in the sea.
Whirlpool: All trips visit the Corryvreckan Whirlpool where under certain conditions turbulent tides create one of the world’s largest series of whirlpools, upwellings and standing waves.

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Parking: Private car park and pontoon is a 30 minute scenic drive southwest of Oban.

What to see

Trips: All of our trips operate in the one of the most highly protected marine areas in Britain. The Firth of Lorne is a Special Area of Conservation and a Marine Protected Area, where damaging fishing methods have been banned for a decade. As a result we have healthy fish populations which provide rich feeding grounds and a hotspot for sightings of whales, porpoises, dolphins, basking sharks and an amazing abundance of sea birds. Porpoise populations have increased by 286% over the past 10 years and are of international importance.
We schedule our trips at different times each day according to the tides so that you are in the best location at the optimal time to see feeding activity.

For more information please visit: https://sealife-adventures.com/choose-trip/

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Price: Paid

Price Details

3-Hour Trips:

Low Season (from): £73 per adult and £59 per child.
High Season: £79 per adult and £65 per child.

4-Hour Trips:

Corryvreckan & Wildlife Cruise (Low Season, from): £96 per adult and £86 per child.
Whale Search & Corryvreckan Wildlife Cruise: £124 per adult and £99 per child.

5-Hour Trips:

Low Season: £119 per adult and £109 per child.
Whale Search & Corryvreckan Wildlife (High Season): £146 per adult and £119 per child.

Private Charter:

Low Season: £239 per hour.
High Season: £275 per hour.

For more information please visit: https://sealife-adventures.com/trips/

Pricing URL: https://sealife-adventures.com/trips/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Address: Cnoc a Challtuinn, Clachan-Seil, Oban PA34 4TR, UK

Post Code: PA34 4TR

Council: Oban North and Lorn

County: Argyll and Bute

By road: From the A816, turn onto the B844 (brown signs for Sealife Adventures). Follow this road onto Seil Island over the steep, humpbacked Atlantic Bridge. After the bridge, continue exactly 0.8 miles & turn left into our site, look out for white “Sealife Adventures” signs. If you are using SatNav, enter PA34 4TR.
By bus: Take the 418 from Oban to Clachan Seil.
Parking: Private car park and pontoon is a 30 minute scenic drive southwest of Oban.