Orca Sea
Safaris
One of Cornwall's top boat trips.
Wildlife watching and coastal safaris in some of the UK’s most stunning waters.
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Latest Sightings
Whenever our team spot some of our wonderful wildlife they'll let you know.
Follow them here for all the latest, from pods of dolphins to rare birds.
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This Year's Sightings
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Seals
10:20 AM, Sat 8 June 2013
The trips over the weekend had lovely weather however the sea state was still quite choppy due to SE wind which makes spotting from a distance quite tricky. However we had an amazing display from the Gannets dropping like stones from the sky. There were also seals in the water around Zone Point quite happy in the morning. Jes who set up Falmouth's Seal Photo Identification Project (FALPIP)came out with us in the afternoon the seals appeared to be very spooked we did hear that snorkellers had been seen in this area. Our ethos is to view any wildlife from a distance so as not to cause any disturbance. Everybody came back looking a little wind swept but had thoroughly enjoyed themselves!
50°W 8' 9" 50°E 8' 9"
Spotted by Orca Sea Safaris, Falmouth -
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Basking Shark
01:15 PM, Fri 7 June 2013
With the sea temperature slowly rising the sea is coming to life!This basking shark was roughly 3m
50°W 6' 17" 50°E 6' 17"
Spotted by Orca Sea Safaris, Falmouth -
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Gannets
09:30 AM, Fri 7 June 2013
This poor Gannet had fishing line wrapped around his neck and beak but we couldn't get close enough to catch him. As the trip was returning he was being blown ashore so a quick call to BDMLR medics who went straight down to the beach, by the time they arrived a brave kayaker had paddled out. I say brave as Gannets are big birds. The Gannet was taken to the vet where they found a hook inside it this was eventually removed and the poor bird was sent to Mousehole Bird Hospital as it was extremely malnourished
50°W 8' 15" 50°E 8' 15"
Spotted by Orca Sea Safaris, Falmouth -
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Jellyfish
12:00 AM, Fri 7 June 2013
Loads of Jellyfish around the pontoon today enjoying this spell of warm weather
50°W 9' 7" 50°E 9' 7"
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Bottlenose Dolphins
01:00 PM, Wed 22 May 2013
It has been a funny couple of months battling against the weather. Easterly winds are no good for us! The Easter holidays were dominated by Estuary trips we saw terns and Herons waiting patiently at the waters edge also there were a few Gannets off Mylor they were even sheltering from the weather! It was great to see the Bottlenose Dolphins in May with a lone one appearing further out to sea. Sadly we had a Pilot whale stranded on Castle Beach, due to it's poor condition had to be put to sleep :( We are seeing several groups of Harbour Porpoises in and around the same areas and regular and consistent seals, guillemots and the impressive diving skills of the gannets. Please have a look at our Facebook page for some great pictures
50°W 9' 19" 50°E 9' 19"
Spotted by Orca Sea Safaris, Falmouth -
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Gannets
10:45 AM, Tue 16 April 2013
After helping yesterday with the stranded Pilot whale it was great to get back out on to the water. The sun was trying very hard to appear! A number of Gannets were seen diving which is always an impressive sight!On a very positive note we saw quite a few healthy Guillemots which was great in light of the recent pollution incident!
50°W 5' 48" 50°E 5' 48"
Spotted by Orca Sea Safaris, Falmouth -
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Common Dolphins
12:00 AM, Wed 14 November 2012
The weather was absolutely stunning today, with clear blue skies. The coastline was literally glowing in the sun. Our passengers today were wrapped up but it wasn't actually that cold for November. From some distance we could see a large number of birds this is always a good indicator of activity. 30 to 40 Common dolphins frantically feeding an awesome sight for our two families. With a bit of Easterly chop the trip back in was exhilarating with all feeling refreshed. Then it was back to visit the Gold award winning National Maritime Museum Cornwall. Happy Days
50°W 5' 39" 50°E 5' 39"
Spotted by Morning Wildlife watching boat trip -
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Bottlenose Dolphins
02:00 PM, Tue 4 September 2012
The schools have gone back so the weather is fantastic! Great trip out this afternoon. the Bottlenose dolphins were very busy feeding. Several Harbour porpoises were also spotted along with seals and a number of Gannets
50°W 8' 35" 50°E 8' 35"
Spotted by Afternoon Boat Trip -
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Common Dolphin
10:00 AM, Sun 26 August 2012
Great to be back on the water, this mornings trip were overjoyed to have watched about 8-10 Common Dolphins busy feeding, but once again kayaks this time were pushing them in closer and closer to the shore and surrounding them. See our facebook page for some great pictures.
50°W 4' 56" 50°E 4' 56"
Spotted by Morning Boat trip -
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Harbour Porpoise
02:30 PM, Sun 19 August 2012
With nice calm seas off the Manacles Reef several Harbour Porpoises were seen happily feeding. They are not as sociable as Dolphins
50°W 7' 38" 50°E 7' 38"
Spotted by Afternoon Boat Trip -
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Sunfish
02:00 PM, Sun 19 August 2012
The weather has turned for the better once again, a large Sunfish has been spotted drifting with the tide
50°W 5' 4" 50°E 5' 4"
Spotted by Afternoon Boat Trip -
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Bottlenose Dolphins
01:10 PM, Fri 10 August 2012
This afternoon's trip went off fully kitted up despite the warm sunshine there was quite a strong Easterly wind so the bay was quite choppy, great to see the Bottlenose dolphins in so close again! A note to any boat users please have a look at how to operate safely around these fabulous creatures as once again today a few spoilt it for everyone
50°W 8' 35" 50°E 8' 35"
Spotted by Afternoon Boat Trip -
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Bottlenose Dolphins
10:30 AM, Thu 9 August 2012
It's been a bit of a mixed bag this last week, the weather does seem to have settled down a little now, during the last week we have had Harbour Porpoises, several Sunfish, the fabulous Peregrine Falcon soaring above the cliffs. This morning a pod of about 12 Bottlenose Dolphins were sighted between St Mawes and Falmouth. Such a shame this was spoilt by a boat who decided to charge through them.
50°W 8' 35" 50°E 8' 35"
Spotted by Morning Boat trip -
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Common Dolphin
12:00 AM, Tue 24 July 2012
Another fantastic day on the water, a large pod of Common Dolphins surrounding the boat on all trips. The final trip were treated to some very playful activity. See our Facebook page for some stunning pictures
50°W 4' 56" 50°E 4' 56"
Spotted by All three trips -
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Basking Shark
12:00 AM, Tue 24 July 2012
Huge amount of wildlife today, Basking Sharks, Minke Whales, Common Dolphins just to mention a few see our Facebook page for some cracking photos
50°W 5' 21" 50°E 5' 21"
Spotted by Morning & Afternoon Trips -
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Minke Whale
12:00 AM, Tue 24 July 2012
antastic day on the water with Minke Whales, a large number of Common Dolphins a number of Basking Sharks Harbour Porpoise and a variety of Sea Birds. A Thresher Shark was also seen leaping from the water! Please see our face book page for some superb photos
50°W 7' 31" 50°E 7' 31"
Spotted by All three trips -
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Basking Shark
05:00 PM, Mon 23 July 2012
What a superb day out on the water, the late afternoon trip were delighted to have been able to watch two Basking Sharks making their way majestically through the calm seas, they also saw a couple of Pilot Whales. On their return one passenger, Josh and our Skipper said they had seen something much bigger! Had the sun got to them? We needed photos. Josh thought he had got something 600 pictures later we found it, a Fin Whale
50°W 5' 21" 50°E 5' 21"
Spotted by Afternoon Boat Trip -
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Common Dolphin
11:00 AM, Mon 23 July 2012
Once again a glorious morning with calm seas and great visibility, Josh our student from Swansea University soon spotted a large number of Gannets diving in the distance. The dolphins were in one large pod and then separated into three. See our Facebook page for more pictures
50°W 4' 56" 50°E 4' 56"
Spotted by Morning Boat trip -
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Basking Shark
03:15 PM, Fri 20 July 2012
Summer is here! The trips today have enjoyed glorious SUN! The afternoon trip were in for a real treat. The seals were soaking up the sun on Black Rock, out to the Manacles Reef where they had 6 Harbour porpoises feeding and Risso dolphins, as they were returning back to Falmouth a large fin was seen in the distance, there was not one but 4 Basking Sharks the biggest being about 8M. Check out our Facebook page for some great photos
50°W 5' 21" 50°E 5' 21"
Spotted by Afternoon Boat Trip -
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Harbour Porpoise
03:00 PM, Fri 20 July 2012
A great day on the water today, the sun has stayed with us. This afternoon's trip saw a variety of seabirds, seals, 6 Harbour Porpoises feeding, Risso Dolphins, as the boat was returning a large fin was spotted by our eagle eyed skipper, there was not one but four basking sharks the biggest was about 8m!!
50°W 7' 38" 50°E 7' 38"
Spotted by Afternoon Boat Trip
