"The best selection of Boats & Trips St Ives Cornwall"
Dog & Family Friendly Boat Trips – 07824166224
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
Really pleased with the new custom made storage unit by the Guys at Hooked & Messy and can highly recommend their quality product along with great customer service.
Quick turn around and even personally delivered 👌
Thanks Guys to no more Mess 👌 ... See MoreSee Less
Aftco pro team selection 👌
So pleased to have just been selected to be a ambassador by one of Americas best and well known Big Game tackle companies and to be part of their professional Aftco Pro program team which involves a big part of fishing conservation and promoting the sport in a positive manor.
It really is so positive to see that all the hard work and dedication to the sport is being seen and recognised all the way across the pond in the USA and we are really looking forward to now working with Aftco in promoting their quality products and their commitment to conservation.
What does this mean to you our anglers.
Well of course this comes with benefits of full access to their best and new ranges of big game equipment which will then be added to our Shimano gear which also this year is all being upgraded to the latest models of SW rods and reels including the new 2026 Stella 25000s and the new Talica 50s.
If your booked on a Bluefin Tuna trip
this year then your in for a real treat as our gear really is now the best available on the market and will make your experience in big game fishing so much more enjoyable.
Massive thanks to Dave Lewis for all the help and support as always 👌
Take a look at there remarkable conservation history at
www.aftco.com/
Thanks Sam
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🔥🔥🔥 GREAT NEWS 🔥🔥🔥
Some of you may have noticed that over the past couple of Porbeagle seasons we have been much quieter about our catch reports etc.
In fact we was much quieter about all our shark fishing trips but especially the Porbeagle trips and the reason being was that the targeting of the Porbeagle shark was suggested to be banned completely.
When you think that most of our Blue Sharking trips also result in catching Porbeagles it seemed another pointless proposal and the fact also that the Porbeagle shark has made a massive return since the old days when they were commercially targeted for food or killed just to be weighed on the quay side for a trophy shot or a actual trophy from a club.
Our understanding of sharks and the handling practices in recreational shark fishing are the best they have ever been and the sharking community now work closer together than ever before with scientists and other shark Data experts which includes tagging and even DNA collecting.
This is a great result for Shark fishing as a whole and we can’t thank the likes of the angling trust and the Pat Smith data base enough.
It’s does seem that some believe that banning a certain species of fish is the answer and solves everything but the fact is is that all it does is once again highlight the miss management of the species in our waters.
Fish stocks need to be managed not controlled with a ON / OFF switch as it’s ruining the fishing industry both commercially and recreationally.
Anyway we can now finally move on and with this great news we are now taking bookings for mighty Porbeagle charters starting April 1st - May 15th
cost is £650 8 hour - £800 10 hour
Departure is St ives or Hayle depending on tides and all the top of the range shimano gear and bait is included in the price.
If you have done the Tuna and fancy a proper battle then this is for you 😉 as we only use the best fixed spool set ups. ... See MoreSee Less
Porbeagle shark not added to Wildlife & Countryside Act
anglingtrust.net
The UK Government has confirmed that porbeagle shark will not be added to Schedule 5 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act (1981) following the Joint Nature Conservation Committee’s 7th Quinquennial Rev...Another busy week and Yellowfin is now looking fresh and as good has she’s ever been both now inside and out.
Some nice stainless bits being fabricated and to be fitted for that extra finished detail.
Bluefin stripped back and prepared for something special which will see her going from looking tiered to like new again which unfortunately does include the mammoth task of taking the anti foul right off and back to gel ready to be copper coated.
Week of back breaking graft coming up but it will all be worth it. ... See MoreSee Less
Lots of talk about the recent announcement of the 3 catch limit coming in this June for the Pollock and many of us didn’t see it coming including ourselves.
We have been in the past few seasons encouraging anglers to just take for the plate and not to try and fill up the whole streets freezers which was once common practice.
It is going to be difficult and some anglers will not like it but unfortunately we all have to contribute to looking after our fish stocks even though it’s very evident recreational angling is not at fault here.
Unfortunately it’s the world we live in and we have to make the best of it.
We will continue to do what we have been doing in the past 2-3 seasons by fishing the inshore shallow reefs where we can release what fish we need to and will continue with the great mixed species we have available to us.
I think it’s fair to say that fishing has evolved from the days of massive hauls out on the wrecks and we now enjoy the sport of fishing and appreciating a day out on the water with good banter and good company whilst releasing what fish we can to make for a better future.
We certainly will not let this dampen our trips and we hope you all understand that the days of black bags of fillets are over for the foreseeable future.
On the up side we can now keep 3 BASS 👌😁 ... See MoreSee Less
🔥🔥DIY TEA STATION COMPLETED 🔥🔥
Well as promised BLUEFIN now has a HOT drinks self service station 😁 and due to the ever growing number of Carp anglers we have also catered for you by installing a POT NOODLE holder 🤣.
Apologies it only took 10 Years but I hope this will stop all the F#CKING moaning 🤣🤣🫡 ... See MoreSee Less