Incredible Dolphin Spotting in Wales

Did you know that Cardigan Bay in Wales is home to Britain’s largest resident population of dolphins? Do something different this summer and head dolphin spotting in Wales at one of these awesome locations.

Wales has an abundance of coastline which attracts a wide variety of marine life due to its proximity to the Gulf Stream. Dolphins, seals, porpoises and other sea creatures are regularly sited along the Welsh coastline and there are a number of Welsh hot spots for dolphin spotting in the summer months.

Cardigan Bay

Cardigan Bay, known for its breath taking scenery and unique coastline, holds the UK’s biggest pod of dolphins, where bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises are a daily delight for visitors, along with lots of Atlantic grey seals all year round.  With boat trips available every day it makes for the perfect sight-seeing day out.

Price: £18 – £36

https://www.baytoremember.co.uk/

Ceredigion, St Davids

Voyages of discovery in St Davids have been perfecting the art of whale and dolphin watching in West Wales since 2002. Their detailed knowledge of Pembrokeshire’s coastal and offshore waters ensures regular sightings of resident and migrating dolphins and ocra whales. With award-winning beaches and iconic harbours, Ceredigion coast is definitely one to add to your bucket sight-seeing list.

http://www.discoverceredigion.co.uk/

Video Credits – Andy Huddlestone

Bardsey Island

Bardsey Island lies 3km (2 miles) off the coast of the Llyn Peninsula, in Northwest Wales, and is internationally renowned for its wealth of wildlife. With no TVs, cars, telephones and next to no people Bardsey Island make for the picture-perfect wildlife adventure. Take a cruise round the island to watch seabirds, seals, dolphins and whales while hearing about the region’s maritime history.

Price: £20 – £30

http://www.bardseyboattrips.com/

Newport Bay, Pembrokeshire

The deep blue sea, beautiful rocky coast and smooth white sand of Newport Bay is the ideal location to see whales, dolphins and porpoises. Sightings also include a blue whale and a great white! The sightings are helped by the nutrient rich waters flowing in from the Atlantic which make for the perfect feeding and breeding grounds for over a hundred resident bottlenose dolphins. The dolphins travel to Newport Bay from Cardigan Bay and if that’s not enough reason to visit Newport Bay during the summer months, hundreds of visiting dolphins can be seen with very young calves – making it one for the family holiday album.

http://www.newportpembs.co.uk