AK Wildlife Cruises Falmouth

AK Wildlife Cruises Falmouth Our 4 hour or longer wildlife cruises are a wonderful way to see this spectacular coastline where anything can be seen. Small parking fees apply at the marina.

Multi-award winning wildlife cruises and cutting-edge marine research 🧬
🥇Best Boat Trip in the UK (The Times)
🌊 26 years in operation
⛴️ Unrivalled experience and local knowledge
🐬 We are Wildlife Safe Masters
🐋 Finest sightings in the South West! Groups discounts of eight or more are available and prices for these dedicated wildlife cruises are available on request . Please email info@akwildlif

ecruises.co.uk for more information. From Easter through to October, two sailings a day.

4 hour morning trip.
3 hour afternoon trip. Prices for our different cruises can be found on our website. PRIVATE HIRE | WILDLIFE FILMING | DOCUMENTARIES | SUPPORT BOAT | SEABIRD AND CETACEAN SURVEYS

Today's 4 Hour Cruise – Risso's, Rarities & a Sunfish!With the wind once again coming in from the west, we followed our ...
12/06/2026

Today's 4 Hour Cruise – Risso's, Rarities & a Sunfish!

With the wind once again coming in from the west, we followed our now familiar route up towards the Manacles, making the most of the shelter provided by the coastline while keeping a close eye on the water.

As we approached the reef system, the shout suddenly went up:

"Fins up!"

A group of Risso's dolphins had been spotted about a mile away. We throttled up and headed over, excitement building as we closed the gap. By the time we arrived, however, all appeared quiet. The sea stretched out ahead of us with no sign of the dolphins.

Then, out of nowhere...

A juvenile Risso's surfaced right on the bow.

The dolphins had clearly come over to investigate us. For a few magical moments they stayed around the boat, surfacing alongside and beneath us, peering up from the crystal-clear water. Then they disappeared.

Only to ambush us again moments later, suddenly reappearing on the bow as if from nowhere. It was a wonderful interaction and a real privilege to spend time with these intelligent and inquisitive animals.

Eventually we left the dolphins to continue on their way and headed over to the far side of the reef system. Here the seabirds were putting on a show, with Manx shearwaters streaming through in good numbers and a couple of our tiny storm petrels dancing across the surface.

Then came the surprise of the day.

For only the second time ever, we picked up a Sabine's Gull.

Usually a species of much deeper offshore waters, the recent run of strong westerly winds had clearly pushed this beautiful bird into the bay. Better still, it was a stunning adult in full summer plumage, showing off its striking tri-coloured wings and elegant appearance. A real rarity and a bird that had everyone onboard very excited.

With time beginning to run short, we turned for home. But the wildlife wasn't quite finished with us yet.

On the journey back we picked up a sunfish, drifting just below the surface before lifting its distinctive fin above the water. Always an unexpected and welcome sighting, and a lovely way to round off another fantastic trip.

From playful Risso's dolphins to one of our rarest seabird sightings and a surprise sunfish, it was one of those days that reminds us you never quite know what the bay has in store.

🌊 Season Update – The Bay Is Building! 🌊We thought it was time for another quick update, as the last few weeks have been...
11/06/2026

🌊 Season Update – The Bay Is Building! 🌊

We thought it was time for another quick update, as the last few weeks have been nothing short of incredible out on the water.

The stars of the show continue to be our wonderful Risso's dolphins. We have now recorded well over 100 individual Risso's sightings this season already, making it one of the best starts we've had in years. From small groups feeding close to the cliffs to larger pods with juveniles, and even some spectacular breaching displays, they have been putting on a fantastic show. Every trip now feels like it carries the possibility of another unforgettable Risso's encounter.

The seabird story continues to develop too. Manx shearwaters are now present in fantastic numbers, with recent trips recording thousands moving through the bay. The huge streams of birds passing offshore are a sure sign that summer is well underway, and we're now eagerly awaiting the arrival of our larger pelagic shearwaters. Any day now we could be seeing our first Great, Sooty, Balearic, or Cory's shearwaters of the season.

Our tiny but mighty storm petrels are also continuing to impress. We've now recorded well over 30 individuals this season, with sightings remaining regular on trips. There is always something magical about watching these little birds dance across the surface of the sea, seemingly walking on water as they feed.

Perhaps most exciting of all is that the bay continues to fill with bait fish. Everywhere we go we're seeing signs of life building, from feeding seabirds to dolphins and whales taking advantage of the abundance. The feeling amongst the crew is that we're only just getting started.

And speaking of exciting things...

🚨 Our brand new 8-Hour Pelagic Cruises are starting very soon! 🚨

These longer trips will allow us to push further offshore, spend more time searching productive areas, and give ourselves the best possible chance of encountering some of our rarer seabirds and cetaceans.

📅 We still have spaces available on:
➡️ 21st June
➡️ 28th June

If you've ever wanted to experience a true pelagic adventure and see what lies beyond the horizon, these trips are not to be missed.

The season is building beautifully, the wildlife is arriving in force, and we cannot wait to see what the next few weeks bring.

With some added photos from last season to show whats to come!

02/06/2026

The excitement and absolute joy of seeing these charismatic and euphoric Common Dolphins never wains . How incredibly priviledged we all are to share these truly magical and wonderful moments with them . Joyfully more and more Common Dolphins are pushing back up into the rich and sheltered waters of Falmouth Bay to feed and raise their calves . Exciting times ahead . Booking is easy online . Or you can phone 07553 606838. Cruises are available 7 days a week . Suitable for all ages and abilities , including disabled . Dog friendly and car parking available within Falmouth Premier Marina on North Parade . Google maps shows you exactly where we are located .
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Today's 4 Hour Cruise – Shearwaters Everywhere!The weather has certainly taken a turn over the last few days, with stron...
01/06/2026

Today's 4 Hour Cruise – Shearwaters Everywhere!

The weather has certainly taken a turn over the last few days, with stronger winds and greyer skies returning to the bay. Despite the conditions, we were still excited to get out and see what was happening offshore.

Although the fins remained elusive today, the seabirds more than made up for it.

Heading out into the bay, it quickly became apparent that something special was happening. Everywhere we looked there were Manx shearwaters. Small groups became larger groups, which became flocks, until eventually it seemed as though the entire horizon was moving.

There was a constant stream of shearwaters coming from the east, birds pouring past us throughout the trip. Some flew low over the wave tops, barely clearing the surface, while others gathered together in large rafts on the water. We estimated well over 10,000 Manx shearwaters during the trip — one of the largest movements we have seen this season.

While we didn't manage any cetacean sightings today, seeing such incredible numbers of shearwaters is a wildlife spectacle in its own right. Days like this are a fantastic sign that the bay is still absolutely bursting with life beneath the surface, and where there is food, the larger predators are never far behind.

With the season continuing to build and wildlife changing almost daily, every trip brings something different. We can't wait to get back out there and see what the next adventure has in store.

01/06/2026

Sea Watch Foundation

📸 A Quick Catch-Up From The Last Couple of Weeks! 📸Firstly, an apology for the lack of trip write-ups recently!It's been...
31/05/2026

📸 A Quick Catch-Up From The Last Couple of Weeks! 📸

Firstly, an apology for the lack of trip write-ups recently!

It's been an incredibly busy few weeks for us here at AK Wildlife. Between being out on the water, sorting through thousands of photographs, editing drone footage, and generally trying to keep up with some truly spectacular wildlife sightings, the trip reports have unfortunately fallen a little behind.

But what a couple of weeks it has been...

The bay is absolutely bursting with life right now, and we've been fortunate enough to enjoy cetacean sightings on virtually every trip. In the last fortnight alone we've recorded three more minke whales, bringing our season total ever higher, along with almost 100 Risso's dolphin sightings and well over 500 common dolphins.

Some of the encounters have been nothing short of breathtaking.

The recent calm weather and crystal-clear water have provided some of the best viewing conditions we can remember. Our drone footage has captured Risso's dolphins swimming through water so clear it's hard to believe there's any water there at all, their pale scarred bodies glowing beneath the surface. We've also been lucky enough to film a minke whale feeding just below the surface, offering a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these incredible animals.

The birdlife has been building steadily too. Storm petrels are now showing on most trips, dancing across the surface as they search for food, and we're delighted to report our first few Great Skua sightings of the season, with three birds recorded so far. We are still eagerly awaiting the arrival of the larger shearwaters, but with conditions looking perfect, we expect the first sightings could come any day now.

Perhaps most exciting of all is the sheer amount of bait fish currently present throughout the bay. Vast shoals of fry are filling the inshore waters and spreading offshore, attracting birds wherever they go. It's exactly what we want to see at this stage of the season and gives us huge confidence that the coming weeks could be something very special indeed.

Every trip at the moment feels full of possibility. Whether it's dolphins feeding beneath diving birds, a surprise whale sighting, or one of those magical encounters that nobody sees coming, the bay is alive and building momentum every day.

It's been an incredible couple of weeks, and honestly, it feels like we're only just getting started.

We can't wait to get back out there and see what the next trip brings, and we hope you'll be able to join us for the adventure.

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