Departure Location
Morston Quay in Norfolk
Trip duration
Around 60 minutes
What you’ll see
Grey Seals, Common Seals, Seabirds, Coastline
What to bring
Camera, binoculars, suncream, waterproof and warm clothing.
Our Blakeney seal trips offer a unique opportunity to experience the Norfolk coast from the water as you travel by boat from Morston Quay out towards the protected sands of Blakeney Point. During the trip, you’ll explore one of the UK’s most important coastal nature reserves, home to a thriving colony of grey seals and common seals and their pups in, especially visible during the breeding season (breeding season June to August). Depending on the tides and time of year, you may see seals hauled out on the sandbanks, pups resting close to their mothers, and a wide variety of coastal birdlife along the shoreline. Blakeney Point is a truly special place due to its remote, unspoilt landscape and its designation as a protected area, which helps preserve its rich wildlife and natural beauty. All trips are carried out with great care to ensure minimal disturbance to the seals and their habitat, following strict environmental guidelines so visitors can enjoy this incredible wildlife experience responsibly.
What you’ll see on your trip
Grey seals & Common Seals
Seal Pups (June to August)
Coastal birds
Sandbanks and natural reserve landscape
Trip information
Where the trip departs from
Our one hour Blakeney Point seal trips depart daily from Morston Quay
Parking Information
There is a National Trust parking site on Morston Quay, charges apply. From here make your way over the small bridge to the grey and red boats. You will also receive a link to Google Maps with your tickets. Please allow for Norfolk roads, pinch points at Stiffkey and Cley, (A149) plus poor signage coming through Wells.
Arrival time recommendation
Departure, duration and return times may vary as they are very dependent on tidal and weather conditions, location of seals and passenger promptness! We advise arriving 20 minutes before your trip departs.
See Seals in Blakeney
Seals can be seen around Blakeney Point throughout the year, making it one of the most reliable places in the UK to enjoy coastal wildlife. You will have the chance to spot grey and common seals resting on the sandbanks or swimming in the surrounding waters. This is one of the reasons why Blakeney has become such a popular destination for seal watching in Norfolk.
Peak Season for Seal Watching in Blakeney
While seals are present year-round, certain times of year offer particularly special experiences. During the spring and summer months, large numbers of seals can be seen hauled out along the shoreline, often in groups basking on the sandbanks. As the month of June arrives the seal pupping season begins and lasts until around the end of August. At this time, visitors may be lucky enough to see young seal pups alongside their mothers, making it one of the best times to visit for a truly memorable wildlife encounter.
Best Tides and Times to See Seals
Tides play a crucial role in how and when seals can be seen. Seals tend to gather in larger numbers on exposed sandbanks during low tide, where they come ashore to rest. As the tide rises, they gradually return to the water, which can make them harder to spot. For this reason, boat trips are often timed to coincide with favourable tidal conditions, giving you the best chance of seeing seals up close. Checking tide times or booking a guided trip ensures you experience the best possible seal watching conditions in Blakeney.
Prices & Booking
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Prices
Adults – £20
Children – £10
Under 2’s – FREE
Trip Duration
Around 60 minutes
FAQs
To book your ticket, you can now go online to choose a day/time that suits you. If you prefer to speak to us, give a call and one of us will be happy to help.
We are operating at reduced capacity for passenger comfort, so there is extra room on both boats for all passengers
We operate in all-weather as long as it is safe to do so. We recommend warm and waterproof clothing for all trips; the boats are not covered.
Sometimes the weather makes your trip unsafe to take you out and we will need to cancel. If this happens, and the trip is cancelled by us, we will email/contact you on the morning of your trip to offer you another day/time, or issue a full refund with the same method as payment.
We do not go out into the open sea and we have an impeccable safety record with vessels and staff licensed by The Maritime and Coastguard agency. A safety speech is given to passengers prior to each departure. All skippers are first aid trained.
Yes, we welcome your furry friends on board Bishop’s Boats, free of charge, but please always use a lead.
Adults £20
Children (under 14) £10
Under 2’s Free.
Dogs free.
E-tickets are emailed to you after booking online, or via one of our friendly staff on the phone. If you do not receive your tickets, just give us a call. Show your e-ticket to a crew member, who will be there to greet you and welcome aboard. If you do not have access to email or text, call us and we will book you in and let the crew know to expect you.
Payment by card is taken at the time of booking, either online or on the phone. If you prefer to pay by cash, give us a call.
All boats depart from Morston Quay, NR25 7BH. There is a are National Trust car park, which is free for members, non members need to pay.
Morston is a little over 1 mile from Blakeney, there is a lovely walk along the coastal path. It takes about half an hour so for moderately fit people.
Please do not just turn up. Tickets need to be booked either online or over the phone.
You need to be able to walk unassisted for 3-4 minutes from the car park to the boats. As a general rule if you can get in and out of a car you will be able to get in and out of the boats.
We carry full lifesaving equipment which is available in an emergency. We are licensed by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, and they do not require our passengers to wear lifejackets.
To allow you to have flexibility, bookings can be changed or cancelled for free, up to midnight the day before your trip. After this time, changes or refunds are not given.
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