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Our Sea Safari boat trips cost €25 per person.
Baltimore Sea Safari
The Ferry Pier, Baltimore, Ireland
+353 87 240 9761
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Baltimore Sea Safari is a family run boat trip business from Baltimore in West Cork, Ireland, providing coastal sightseeing tours, with whale, dolphin, porpoise, seal and wildlife watching. Our aim is to introduce our passengers to the outstanding beauty of the West Cork coastline, while looking out for the wildlife that may be in the area. The waters off Baltimore offer the perfect environment to see whales, dolphins, porpoise, basking shark, seals and a wide variety of seabirds. We operate in an area of exceptional unspoiled natural beauty within Carbery Hundred Isles, Roaringwater Bay (which is a designated Special Area of Conservation SAC) and the Ilen River, which are home to the most diverse range of sea and bird life to be seen anywhere in Ireland. During our boat trips we provide an informative commentary on the sights of interest, and on the fascinating history of the area and its wildlife.
We visit seal colonies on all of our boat trips, and the shallow draft and high manoeuvrability of unique boat allows us to take passengers into sea caves previously used by smugglers and pirates.
During all of our boat trips we collect data on the wildlife that we encounter, logging times, numbers, behaviour, positions and take photos for photo ID where ever possible. This data is shared with other agencies, groups and universities to help develop a better understanding of the whales, dolphins, porpoise, basking sharks, seals, ocean sunfish and other wildlife that frequent the waters around the West Cork coastline.
We also have an onboard Hydrophone for listening to the sounds of the sea.
Even though we have a good record for whale, dolphin and wildlife sightings, they are not guaranteed.
About Baltimore Sea Safari
Baltimore Sea Safari is a family run boat trip business from Baltimore in West Cork, Ireland, providing coastal sightseeing tours, with whale, dolphin, porpoise, seal and wildlife watching. Our aim is to introduce our passengers to the outstanding beauty of the West Cork coastline, while looking out for the wildlife that may be in the area. The waters off Baltimore offer the perfect environment to see whales, dolphins, porpoise, basking shark, seals and a wide variety of seabirds. We operate in an area of exceptional unspoiled natural beauty within Carbery Hundred Isles, Roaringwater Bay (which is a designated Special Area of Conservation SAC) and the Ilen River, which are home to the most diverse range of sea and bird life to be seen anywhere in Ireland. During our boat trips we provide an informative commentary on the sights of interest, and on the fascinating history of the area and its wildlife.
We visit seal colonies on all of our boat trips, and the shallow draft and high manoeuvrability of unique boat allows us to take passengers into sea caves previously used by smugglers and pirates.
During all of our boat trips we collect data on the wildlife that we encounter, logging times, numbers, behaviour, positions and take photos for photo ID where ever possible. This data is shared with other agencies, groups and universities to help develop a better understanding of the whales, dolphins, porpoise, basking sharks, seals, ocean sunfish and other wildlife that frequent the waters around the West Cork coastline.
We also have an onboard Hydrophone for listening to the sounds of the sea.
Even though we have a good record for whale, dolphin and wildlife sightings, they are not guaranteed.
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Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours
LOCATION
The Ferry Pier, Baltimore, Ireland
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+353 87 240 9761
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Fantastic 2 hour sea safari in rib carrying 10 people. Saw porpoises 2 seal colonies, pod of 15 dolphins, lots of sea birds. Great trip highly recommended for 25 Euros per person.More
Thank Meg H
BaltimoreSeaSafari, Owner at Baltimore Sea Safari, responded to this reviewResponded 20 August 2017
Meg H Thank you for reviewing Baltimore Sea Safari. Its great to hear that you had such a great time on the boat trip and that you got to see and enjoy some of the wildlife that we regularly encounter off Baltimore. Hopefully we may...More
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We thoroughly enjoyed our boat road with Micheà l to search for wildlife and look at the beautiful Irish coastline. Unfortunately, the swell was up and we didn't see any minke whales, but we did see some dolphins, seals, sea birds and jellyfish. Micheà l was a...More
Thank DebiTanner
BaltimoreSeaSafari, Owner at Baltimore Sea Safari, responded to this reviewResponded 18 August 2017
Hello DebiTanner Thank you for the kind review of our Sea Safari boat trip. Its very unfortunate that you didnt get to see Minke whales, but it is great that you got to enjoy dolphins and other wildlife sightings during the trip. Hopefully we may...More
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We went out on Sunday July 23 with Micheál on Seafari Too ! , saw a Humpback some Minkies as quiet a lot of Dolphins a really great way to spend a few hours.More
Thank Micheal O
BaltimoreSeaSafari, Owner at Baltimore Sea Safari, responded to this reviewResponded 18 August 2017
Micheal O Thank you for taking the time to review our Sea Safari boat trip. It is fantastic that you enjoyed your boat trip with us and that you got to see some of the wildlife that the waters off Baltimore is famous for, and...More
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Really good might get a little sea sick altogether really nice really good view animals are really goodMore
Thank sdaly178
BaltimoreSeaSafari, Owner at Baltimore Sea Safari, responded to this reviewResponded 18 August 2017
sdaly178 Thank you for reviewing our Sea Safari boat trip, it great to hear that you you got to see and enjoy the wildlife and scenery. Its very rare for people to get sea sick on our boat trips, so its a pity if you...More
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Having been out on many 'slow-boat' trips over the years looking for birds, I was slightly apprehensive of a RIB going for the 'big fish' - I needn't have worried. Friends who had never previously seen 'the ocean' were over-whelmed at the amount we saw...More
Thank jhwyllie
BaltimoreSeaSafari, Owner at Baltimore Sea Safari, responded to this reviewResponded 18 August 2017
jhwyllie Thank you for reviewing our Sea safari boat trip. To see whales, dolphins and wildlife is an amazing experience, to see such an abundance and variety of wildlife on any one boat trip is truly an honor and one that we can see you...More
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It was absolutely amazing!! MÃcheál is expirenced and we felt all safe with him. His knowledge is huge. It was one of our highlights in Ireland and a must do when you're around Cork! The two hours rushed by so quickly. It's stunning. MÃcheà l did...More
Thank Exxxplorer
BaltimoreSeaSafari, Owner at Baltimore Sea Safari, responded to this reviewResponded 18 August 2017
Exxxplorer Thank you for your truly fantastic review of our Sea Safari boat trip. I am delighted that we gave you guys a trip and experience that you found both thrilling and educational. We always try to give our patrons the best possible boat trip...More
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A fantastic trip, saw so many sea creatures! Micheál was very knowledgeable and the boat was excellent. The trip took the perfect amount of time also!More
Thank Kevin G
BaltimoreSeaSafari, Owner at Baltimore Sea Safari, responded to this reviewResponded 18 August 2017
Thank you Kevin G Your review of Baltimore Sea Safari is greatly appreciated. We love to get feedback on our boat trips, as it helps us to refine and strengthen the experience that we offer our patrons. Great to see that you enjoyed your time...More
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Whale/sealife cruises are always a bit of a chancy thing; the key is if there is something else to look at and if somebody is there is tell you something. The successful part of this trip is Michael's knowledge and patter--even if nothing shows, you...More
Thank Boulder-geofamily
BaltimoreSeaSafari, Owner at Baltimore Sea Safari, responded to this reviewResponded 18 August 2017
Boulder-geofamily Thank you for taking the time to review our Sea Safari boat trip and for a kind rating. It is great to get feedback from our patrons as it offers us an opportunity to assess the experience that we offer, and gives us a...More
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Went out yesterday , wonderful outing in the Celtic Sea (aka Atlantic) , saw Whales , Dolphins Seals and loss of seafaring birds. Wonderful experience enjoyed by all . Not to mention we were in the safe hands of Michael (pronounced in Gaelic). He was...More
1 Thank Kerry O
BaltimoreSeaSafari, Owner at Baltimore Sea Safari, responded to this reviewResponded 3 November 2016
Kerry O Thank you for reviewing our Sea Safari boat trip and for giving Baltimore Sea Safari such a kind review. We are delighted that you had such a positive experience while out with us and that you had such a wildlife filled boat trip....More
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Hubby and I were recommended Sea Safari so we got their number a text a booking 2 days in advance (off peak) and got a space which was great. When we arrived we were kitted out with life jackets and taken on to the boat....More
1 Thank Michaela9812
BaltimoreSeaSafari, Owner at Baltimore Sea Safari, responded to this reviewResponded 3 November 2016
Michaela9812 Thank you for taking our sea Safari boat trip, and for taking the time to review your trip with us. Reviews give us a great insight into what appeals (or doesn't appeal) to our boat trip patrons, and help shape and refine the experience...More
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