Come and explore more of North Devon from our purpose built Humber RIBs "Pioneer" & "Lundy Explorer" or our newly built 12m SeaSwift Catamaran!

Our trips are suitable for all ages and provide fun for all the family. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please remember to wear warm clothing as its always colder at sea than on land. Life jackets are provided and the vessel carries all the latest safety equipment to comply with the coastguard codes of practice including Radar & AIS.

All of our skippers are first aid trained and hold RYA commercially endorsed qualifications or higher, Fire fighting, Sea survival as well as various other navigation and diving qualifications and are involved or have been involved with Ilfracombe Lifeboat station for many years, meaning their local knowledge is second to none and you really couldn’t be in safer hands. 

Both Humber RIBs run twin Evinrude Etec 200hp HO two-stroke engines and are rated at Three star* from the toughest emissions standard in the world. Plus, BRP through its Evinrude brand, is the only outboard to win the EPA's Clean Air Technology Excellence Award**. They also were the first two- stroke engine in more than 30 years authorised to operate on Lake Constance in central Europe, one of the most rigourously protected bodies of water on the planet.

Sea Swift Catamaran runs on a Hydrofoil system with twin Volvo Penta D4 engines offering you plenty of comfort, speed and lots of seating inside and out.

Here at Ilfracombe Sea Safari's we do our upmost to protect the environment and the wildlife that lives along our coastline by using the best equipment available to us as we believe it is key.

All Boats are licensed for 12 passengers and 2 crew.

All Boats are licensed for 12 passengers and 2 crew.

Our boats can also be hired for the following:

  • Safety boats
  • Lundy Island Shuttle 
  • Photography & Film making
  • Scattering Ashes
  • Team building/Corperate events
  • Stag or Hen parties
  • Bird watching
  • Swimming with the Seals at Lundy Island
  • Fishing 
  • Coasteering Taxis

— Important information

Getting on and off the RIB

We require you to be able to have a good level of mobility to be able to step across to the tube and then down into the boat. We have fantastic staff who are there to lend a hand as well. If you are concerned if this is suitable please call one of our friendly staff for a chat.

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lee G
October 31, 2024
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Happy boat trip Great trip and friendly staff. Took teenage sons and they enjoyed the sharp turn and speed. Would recommend to anybody who visits Ilfracombe.
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October 30, 2024
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Fun, fast and exciting Fantastic trip on the sea safari today with my daughter Fun, fast, exciting Thoroughly enjoyed it Alex the driver absolutely fantastic Didn't catch the lady's name but she had so much information and we enjoyed getting history about the place Fantastic job guys and girls
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Rob
October 28, 2024
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Fantastic fun. We had a wonderful hours on the sea safari speedboat, the crew (Alex and Sophie) were informative, friendly and helpful and made sure everyone had a good time.The coastline is beautiful and this is an ideal way to see it.
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WENDY K
September 30, 2024
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A great experience What great fun! They managed a great balance between the excitement of the speed and wave navigation and the calm in the beautiful coves with their smugglers caves and small, secluded beaches. A highly recommended trip with knowledgeable and fun skipper and assistant!
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sara m
September 26, 2024
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Great boat trip Thoroughly enjoyed our sea safari, really interesting to sea the coastline from the sea. Nick and Alex were both great, loved the “washing machine” at the end!
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A B
September 8, 2024
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A remarkable experience Wonderful excursion. Amazing views enroute. Guided tour with interesting information provided by the guide.The most enjoyable part for me when boat takes turn in controlled speed. Highly recommended.
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Ian W
September 7, 2024
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Brilliant time on the Ilfracombe Sea Safari Both myself and my 19 year old daughter would highly recommend this trip. We sat at the front which were great seats. Owen and Sophie did a brilliant job, including Owen providing some information at our stop offs that was both interesting and entertaining and the speedy turns at the end of the trip that Sophie provided were great fun. Worth every penny, would definitely recommend and will plan to do on our next trip to Devon. Thank you both!!!
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MariusCarrick
September 3, 2024
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Highly recommended. We took a two hour trip from Ilfracombe harbour which takes you up the dramatic coastline of North Devon. With Brendon at the helm and Charlie guiding us we were soon motoring past stunning cliffs and taking in views that would only be accessible by boat. The boat stopped off at key points like Lynton & Lynmouth, remote seal colonies and a waterfall that bizarrely was used by German U-boats to replenish their supplies of fresh water. The crew were very friendly and we felt safe and comfortable all the way. I would highly recommend these guys to anyone looking for a change from a day on the beach.
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Julia E
September 2, 2024
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Great fun Great time. didn't see any dolphins but saw some seals. Good experience for teenagers as a family trip. wear warm clothes
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Culture41430171916
September 1, 2024
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An unforgettable experience Owen and Charlie were amazing! Very informative on the tour and very knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone! They also were happy to wait a few extra minutes after the departure time because we were running a little bit late, so a big thanks to both of them and Lynn for accommodating this!
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