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Seal Trips

We run trips to either one of the two seal colonies. We aim to arrive with the seals at various states of the tide and fully expect to see seals hauled out on the banks as well as in the water. In fact they are often as interested in us as we are in them and they will come surprisingly close to the boat.

On quite a number of these trips we are accompanied by an expert guide from the RSPB, who is able to give a very interesting and enlightening commentary as well as being able to answer your questions. Our guide will also point out all of the different bird species that you will see.

As well as Common Seals and sometimes Atlantic Grey Seals we have also encountered Harbour Porpoise.

Seal Trips Can Be Booked On The Following Dates:

Saturday 10th May: 10.00 Wallasea Only

Sunday 11th May: Departs Wallasea 10.00 Departs Burnham 10.15

Saturday 17th May: Departs Wallasea 10.00 Departs Burnham 10.15 and 5.00pm Wallasea only

Sunday 18th May: Departs Wallasea 10.00 Departs Burnham 10.15am

Saturday 24th May: Departs Wallasea 09.30 Departs Burnham 09.45am

Sunday 25th May: FULLY BOOKED

Monday 26th May: Departs Wallasea 10.00 Departs Burnham 10.15

Friday 30th May: Departs Wallasea 13.00 Departs Burnham 13.15

Saturday 31st May: Departs Wallasea 15.00 Departs Burnham 15.15

June

Sunday 1st June: Departs Wallasea 10.00 Departs Burnham 10.15

Saturday 7th June: Departs Wallasea 10.00 Wallasea Only

Sunday 8th June: Departs Wallasea 10.00 Wallasea Only

Saturday 14th June: Departs Wallasea 16.00 Departs Burnham 16.15

Sunday 15th June: Departs Wallasea 10.00 Departs Burnham 10.15

Saturday 21st June: Departs Wallasea 18.00 Departs Burnham 18.15

Sunday 22nd June: Departs Wallasea 14.00 Departs Burnham 14.15

Saturday 28th June: Departs Wallasea 12.00 Departs Burnham 12.15

Sunday 29th June: Departs Wallasea 14.00 Departs Burnham 14.15

Click to see video of one of our seal trips taken by one of our customers.

Seal trip costs are as follows:
Adults £15
Children 5 to 11 years £8
We regret that these trips are not suitable for the under 5's or pets
see booking details below

Gift Vouchers
You are able to purchase gift vouchers for our popular seal and wildlife trips as gifts. These can be sent directly to the person or can be forwarded to you. The lucky benefactor can then book a trip to suit their diary.

All seats must be pre booked by calling 01702 258666 and your point of departure confirmed. Note that Essex Boatyards would like to remind passengers to use the designated ferry parking area.

We cannot be held responsible in the event that a trip is cancelled due to bad weather or circumstances beyond our control. We will, whenever possible, attempt to inform our pre-booked passengers of any enforced changes and will of course validate their tickets for an alternative sailing. We cannot be held responsible for enforced changes affecting the ferry service.

Cancellation Refund & Privacy Policies

Whilst it is not possible to book or pay for a ferry seat in advance as we run on a first come first served basis, all seats for our seal & wildlife trips and private charter & Water Taxi must be pre paid at the time of booking, except by prior agreement with the company. Such payments are non refundable in the event of cancellation by the customer within 7 days of departure. Prior to 7 days we are able to reschedule your booking to an alternative sailing or to offer a 50% refund.

In the event of cancellation of the trip by the company due to bad weather, mechanical breakdown or other reason beyond our control every effort will be made to offer an alternate sailing. Should this not be possible a full refund will be made without delay.

It is the policy of the company not to store keep or exchange the personal financial details of any customer except as to enable verification of any credit card payment at which time all such details are immediately destroyed. The company will not pass on any details to third parties for the purposes of marketing.

Please see our 'contact us' page for details on how to book.

Come and see the many birds of our shoreline