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BOAT TRIPS ST IVES
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Looking for something to do in St Ives? Why not set sail on an unforgettable adventure with St Ives Boat Trips!
Whether you’re looking for things to do in St Ives, a relaxing Cornish coastal cruise, an exciting RIB ride and speed boat experience, or a hands-on fishing experience, our experienced crew will make sure your trip is one to remember.
Departing daily from the beautiful St Ives Harbour, we offer family-friendly boat trips on our modern ultra-stable catamarans Bluefin and Yellowfin to the famous Seal Island, and Godrevey Lighthouse, as well as exciting JAWS RIB rides along the Cornish coastline.
Join us for your next great day out on the water — perfect for families, couples, and groups visiting St Ives.
Prices from £15 children £25 adults
What our customers say:
Your Perfect St Ives Boat Trip
We operate traditional sightseeing boat trips, fast paced adventure rib rides and fishing trips from the picturesque fishing port of St Ives Cornwall, part of St Ives Bay, arguably one of the most beautiful bays in the world. We pride ourselves on offering a one of a kind boat trip that provides exceptional value and special features tailored to a variety of preferences and budgets.
Situated on the far southwestern tip of Cornwall, allows us to offer you the very best boat trips and fishing tours. Your great holiday experience is just a click away. Our daily boat trips take you from St Ives harbour to explore the wild coastal landscapes of St Ives Bay. St Ives Bay is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty.
So if you are looking for something to do in Cornwall, why not experience seal and dolphin spotting on an exhilarating Jaws rib ride or take a more relaxed trip to Seal Island or Godrevy Lighthouse. Hop aboard the Yellowfin catamaran, for a slower paced super-stable, boat trip that’s dog-friendly and suitable for all ages.
Looking for the ultimate fishing adventure in Cornwall? Our famous Bluefin private charters have you covered. Pick your perfect boat adventure below!
Family-owned business with over 20 years of experience
At Bluefin Charters, we’re proud to be a family-owned business with over 20 years of experience in providing unforgettable boat trips in St Ives, Cornwall. Our team is passionate about sharing the stunning Cornish coastline with visitors from all over the world. With a strong commitment to quality and customer service, we strive to make every boat trip a memorable experience for our passengers.
Committed to providing the highest customer service
We’re dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service, both on land and at sea. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always happy to answer questions and ensure that every passenger feels safe and comfortable throughout their boat trip. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing sightseeing tour, an exciting sea safari, or a private charter for a special occasion, we’re here to make your experience with us truly special.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring on the boat trips?
We will supply all life jackets and safety equipment. We recommend you dress for the weather conditions, including warm layers, a waterproof jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, and a camera to capture the action. If you’re on one of our longer duration trips, you may wish to bring a picnic.
Will I see wildlife?
Yes, we can gurantee you will see some form of wildlife. However, it does vary from trip to trip but we usually encounter seals, dolphins, seabirds, sunfish, and occasionally whales. Our skippers know all the best spots for seeing wildlife in their natural habitat!
Are the boats suitable for young children and elderly passengers?
Yes! Our stable catamaran trips are ideal for all ages, please note there is a minimum age of 4 years on our JAWS RIB adventures.
Under 1’s go free.
Are the boat trips dog friendly?
What happens if the weather is bad?
The safety of passengers and our crew is top priority. If the weather and sea conditions are unsafe, we may need to reschedule or cancel your trip. In these rare cases, we’ll offer an alternative date or a full refund.
Do I need to book in advance?
St Ives is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty and in summer it gets quite busy around here! We highly recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season, to secure your spot. Walk-ins are welcome, but availability cannot be guaranteed. Buy your tickets online, give us a call on 07824166224 or come say hello on the harbour. Find us here.
How long are the tours?
Our most popular ocean excursions last between 45mins to 1 hours and 30 minutes, the wreck and reef fishing tour is 4 hours and private charters range from 8-10hours
What if my boat trip is cancelled?
If your trip is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions you will be offered a full refund or the option to reschedule to another time or date.
Bluefin Charters fishing & Jaws Adventure RIB
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So recently we have been on a crazy run of Giant Tuna and not really intentionally but you can only fish to what’s in front of you.
With these big fish the fight time is sometimes extremely long or longer than would hope for and it’s my opinion that providing the fish are given plenty of time to recover before releasing then the fish is perfectly fine and goes off really strong so no harm done.
Here is a video of one of the big ones from this week that we recovered from a long fight and as you will see how strong it is and how it’s swimming ahead of the boat upright full of life.
We take great care with all our fish and as always,the longer the fight the longer the recovery.
You will also get a better idea of the size as sometimes the camera just doesn’t do them justice.
Neal shouting the gunnels are flexing 😂 quality as always.
We had another Giant today which is possibly our biggest ever yet so will put a post up soon. ... See MoreSee Less
🔥🔥🔥BIG BONITO 🔥🔥🔥
Are we witnessing a start of a new fishery in its early stages.
With warming sea temperatures and scientists predicting that we could see new species arriving this will certainly be a good one as there great sport on light jigging gear.
Wow this a first for us and hope it continues. ... See MoreSee Less
ANOTHER BOAT RECORD DAY
Not one but three GIANT Bluefin Tuna all three well over the holy grail of 100inches with the biggest more like 120”
Made extra special as all caught by one man and on stand up and live baiting.
Congratulations goes to Reid weston on what i believe is a UK First and record on stand up.
A total weight of approximately 1800lb
What an incredible achievement 🏆
All three fish taken on the Shimano talica 30-50lb and the new talica 50II
What a special day #shimano #anyfishanywater #aftco ... See MoreSee Less
Cracking Bass taken this morning whilst working soft plastics for Tuna 🤦♂️ might do this more often 😁 ... See MoreSee Less
We have finally arrived safely in Falmouth today ready for our second half of the Tuna season.
Today mother nature was in full swing and our plan to get around into falmouth bay early this morning didn’t quite go to plan.
We departed Newlyn at 6:30am and the minute we left the harbour you could just sense that the sea had some serious movement and power which is not something we normally get to much of in the bay.
After steaming for 45 minutes and getting closer the Lizard it started to feel like this was not going well and the sea was just getting bigger and bigger and when i say big i mean big and probably some of the biggest swells i have been in and i have been in a few.
A old skipper once told me what makes a good skipper and he said,a good skipper knows when to turn around,this has always stayed with me and with that in mind we turned around before getting to the point where turning around wouldn’t have been a option.
Feeling small on Bluefin is not something i am use to but today was an experience and mother nature is not to be messed with that’s for sure.
We ended up waiting a few hours until low water slack and passed the lizard a little easier but not with out still tackling some serious sea conditions.
Maybe the recent events at sea just give us all a little reminder how dangerous it is out there and we should never take the sea for granted.
As ever it was great working out of Newlyn and the commercial tuna guys that work out of there are great and professional guys who it’s been a pleasure working along side.
The staff at the harbour equally as professional and always helping out when needed and so welcoming 🙌
Looking forward now to phase 2 and joining the falmouth fleet.👌🐟🐟🐟 ... See MoreSee Less