Big Blue Adventures
Big Blue Adventures
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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In a world where we often feel disconnected from each other online, is it time to reconnect offline on a Big Blue Adventure? Tailor made company retreats and group adventure travel, including stag and hen weekends in Portugal, Wales & Croatia, with more destinations on the horizon. Have peace of mind with us being the convenient one-stop shop for all your group travel needs. We have you covered with our award-winning customer service and a range of beginner-friendly activities, group accommodation, hosted itineraries and much more.
Cardiff, Wales
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harrycallaghan2018
San Francisco, CA11 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
A totally ‘immersive’ experience from start to finish. A massive thank you to Dan,Heleen,Oscar and Phil. Our group started with a morning yoga session then straight into the surf, much hilarity and smiles from everyone, even those of us watching from the shoreline could see how much the group were enjoying the surf and the encouragement from the guides. By the end of the session the majority had managed to stand up and ride the waves, not bad for total novices and testament to their tutors!!
After drying off under fluffy ponchos supplied by the guides we jumped in our cars for the drive to Worms Head for lunch and the coasteering. Lunch was of a very high quality selection of sandwiches, Buddha boxes and cold drinks.
Once food had been digested our guide for the day arrived, Big Phil, fresh from his desk job and ready to put us through our paces.
With wetsuits squeezed into,life jackets and helmets tightened, we listened attentively to Phil’s safety briefing. Then a short walk to the first plunge, a graceful belly flop was our introduction to the sea. What followed was absolutely amazing, craggy climbs, plunges from various heights, caves and the odd short swim. At no time did you feel any unnecessary danger, only your own inhibitions made the heart rate raise and the adrenaline course through your veins. Phil and Dan were totally professional and Heleen was watching from the cliffs edge the whole time, courteous to local fishermen and always in tune with their surroundings. We finished and made our way back up the path carved into the cliff face,not for the faint hearted!!
The whole group were exhilarated and slightly exhausted but all knew they had just experienced something special, in a special place with special people.
Once again , thank you so much.
Hope we meet again one day,Dave,Carol,Jon,Debbie,George,Davey,Joseph,Briony, Brooke,Inka and Sam.
After drying off under fluffy ponchos supplied by the guides we jumped in our cars for the drive to Worms Head for lunch and the coasteering. Lunch was of a very high quality selection of sandwiches, Buddha boxes and cold drinks.
Once food had been digested our guide for the day arrived, Big Phil, fresh from his desk job and ready to put us through our paces.
With wetsuits squeezed into,life jackets and helmets tightened, we listened attentively to Phil’s safety briefing. Then a short walk to the first plunge, a graceful belly flop was our introduction to the sea. What followed was absolutely amazing, craggy climbs, plunges from various heights, caves and the odd short swim. At no time did you feel any unnecessary danger, only your own inhibitions made the heart rate raise and the adrenaline course through your veins. Phil and Dan were totally professional and Heleen was watching from the cliffs edge the whole time, courteous to local fishermen and always in tune with their surroundings. We finished and made our way back up the path carved into the cliff face,not for the faint hearted!!
The whole group were exhilarated and slightly exhausted but all knew they had just experienced something special, in a special place with special people.
Once again , thank you so much.
Hope we meet again one day,Dave,Carol,Jon,Debbie,George,Davey,Joseph,Briony, Brooke,Inka and Sam.
Written 24 August 2021
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Hi guys!
Wow, what an awesome detailed review! Thanks so much for that.
It was great sharing some waves with you all and showing you the beautiful rugged coast of the Gower on a coasteering adventure. Everyone did really well and it was nice to see you all get stuck in.
Thanks again for joining Big Blue Adventures and it would be nice to see you again next season for another active family trip!
Heleen & Dan
Written 27 August 2021
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Ned H
1 contribution
Sept 2022
I booked a all inclusive stag party for Lisbon through Big Blue Adventures and couldn’t be happier with the experience.
Dan and the team managed to plan a weekend of adventures and memories that all 11 of us enjoyed from start to finish. We had accomodation arranged in the centre of Lisbon, excursions that proved incredibly exciting and lots of opportunity to eat and drink to our hearts content.
Particular highlights included a cheese and wine tour and roof top bar drinks, all of it accompanied by amazing scenery and great company.
The whole booking experience was seamless and I consider it great value for money. I can’t recommend it enough and would encourage anyone organising a group trip away to consider big blue adventures.
Dan and the team managed to plan a weekend of adventures and memories that all 11 of us enjoyed from start to finish. We had accomodation arranged in the centre of Lisbon, excursions that proved incredibly exciting and lots of opportunity to eat and drink to our hearts content.
Particular highlights included a cheese and wine tour and roof top bar drinks, all of it accompanied by amazing scenery and great company.
The whole booking experience was seamless and I consider it great value for money. I can’t recommend it enough and would encourage anyone organising a group trip away to consider big blue adventures.
Written 4 October 2022
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Hey Ped - thanks for the kind review. It was a such a fun weekend, you guys rocked. Thanks again for the good times and for booking with us.
Written 18 November 2022
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Agata T
1 contribution
Jul 2021
Big Blue organised a corporate retreat for us in July 2021. This included two nights in Swansea with a full day of activities in the Gower - rock climbing in the morning and surfing in the afternoon, and the company meeting in the Liberty Stadium on the next day. To organise an event for 25 people during the pandemic with a lot of restrictions in place was an extra challenge, but Heleen and Dan were absolutely amazing. They showed full professionalism and delivered a fantastic experience starting from the preparation stage to the post event photos and videos.
A lot of amazing memories indeed!
Big thank you from Balloon one!
A lot of amazing memories indeed!
Big thank you from Balloon one!
Written 19 January 2022
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Hey Agata,
Thanks so much for lovely words. We had a blast with the Balloon One team. While Covid threw some good group travel complications at us, it was just awesome to see a great team enjoying time offline together again after all those lockdowns and hard times.
Thanks again for joining us and hope to see you and the team again soon.
Daniel and Heleen :)
Written 23 January 2022
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Virginia P
8 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
I went for a half day coasteering with my family near Lisbone in Sesimbra and it was fantastic. We all enjoyed it, the daredevils and the more prudent ones 😁. Great team, great parcours, beautiful water and very knowledgeable guide with us, Antonio ! He was just fantastic .. you climb, you jump, enter emerald water color caves and see the coast like a local kid would do! On top, despite the corona uncertainties, the staff was always reachable and responsive to all questions, and on site super friendly. Highly recommend it!
Written 16 July 2020
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Hi Virginia,
It's really great to read your 5* feedback and I'm glad that you felt safe & looked after with coasteering whilst there are still some Covid-19 restrictions in place. We'd love to see you guys again!
Written 17 July 2020
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Alison B
7 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
I hardly write reviews, but just had to for this team. I can't recommend these guys enough! From the get go Heleen had so many brilliant ideas for a group that had a mixed need of adrenaline, relaxation, scary and all round fun. The team are professional, enthusiastic, very chilled and friendly and all round brilliant instructors who are clearly passionate about the outdoors and made us all very comfortable in the water. We were also able to have beach yoga on Rhossili Bay with a brilliant instructor 'Rose' guiding us, whilst the team discreetly created incredible footage on the gopros, drones and cameras. We can't stop grinning at the footage! Coasteering was fantastic and lead by experienced climbers/ jumpers! Thanks Pete at Savage adventures! I just wish every weekend was like this. BBA organised the accommodation, food, drinks, and adventures, taking the pressure off us organising a big group. Thanks again Heleen, Dan, and Sam for looking after us and pushing us to be out best. Cannot wait to hang out again 💪 Ali x
Written 5 August 2021
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Amazing feedback!! Thank you so much Alison... we had a really awesome weekend with you guys.
Would be lush to see you again soon and I know you're dying to go climbing in the Gower, so pop us a message next time you're down and we'll sort you out! :D
Thanks again for being such an easygoing hen do and hope Indy has the best wedding. X H
Written 6 August 2021
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Jacoblfc
Istanbul, Türkiye20 contributions
Aug 2020
It was an absolute pleasure to join Big Blue Adventures (and Savage Adventures) for Canyoning in the Brecon Beacons. Dan and the girls were brilliant, providing the exhilarating experience that we sought and going that extra mile to ensure we felt pushed to our limits (safely and assured that we can take a step back at any point), providing good conversation and, seeming to enjoy the session as much as us. I have been canyoning once before and this one trumps it. Loved the enthusiasm to provide action shots, videos and even a welsh cake. Would recommend to everyone vaguely interested!
Written 31 August 2020
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Hi there Jacob,
Many thanks for your lovely words and your 5 stars! It was lush taking your family out on an adventure and it would be awesome to see you guys again in the future, whether that's on another adventure or just in Cardiff! Cheers :)
Written 11 September 2020
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Jessica
Clondalkin, Ireland1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Business
We recently worked with Big Blue Adventures to organise our team building trip to Sesimbra in Portugal, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. From the initial planning stages to the final goodbye, their attention to detail and professionalism was exceptional, making it completely hassle-free for us.
Upon arrival at the airport, we were greeted by their friendly staff, and the transfer to our hotel was seamless. Everything was well-coordinated, ensuring that there were no delays, and our team felt taken care of from the very beginning. It set the tone for a stress-free weekend. The accommodation selected for our stay was perfect. The hotel was modern, clean, and the food was great.
The activities were a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation, giving everyone a great time and bringing us closer as a team. I tried the Coasteering, but I wasn’t very confident in the water, so I mentioned it to the team. They ensured all the instructors knew who I was and made sure I always felt safe. It was an incredible experience.
One of the highlights was having the guys take professional photos and videos of us throughout the day. They captured all the memories, meaning we didn’t need to be on our phones all of the time.
Thanks to the fantastic team at Big Blue Adventures, the entire trip was completely stress-free. They handled all the logistics, allowing us to focus on what mattered — building stronger relationships within our team.
We highly recommend Big Blue Adventures for any corporate event or team-building trip. They truly exceeded all our expectations!
Upon arrival at the airport, we were greeted by their friendly staff, and the transfer to our hotel was seamless. Everything was well-coordinated, ensuring that there were no delays, and our team felt taken care of from the very beginning. It set the tone for a stress-free weekend. The accommodation selected for our stay was perfect. The hotel was modern, clean, and the food was great.
The activities were a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation, giving everyone a great time and bringing us closer as a team. I tried the Coasteering, but I wasn’t very confident in the water, so I mentioned it to the team. They ensured all the instructors knew who I was and made sure I always felt safe. It was an incredible experience.
One of the highlights was having the guys take professional photos and videos of us throughout the day. They captured all the memories, meaning we didn’t need to be on our phones all of the time.
Thanks to the fantastic team at Big Blue Adventures, the entire trip was completely stress-free. They handled all the logistics, allowing us to focus on what mattered — building stronger relationships within our team.
We highly recommend Big Blue Adventures for any corporate event or team-building trip. They truly exceeded all our expectations!
Written 23 September 2024
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Hey Jess, thanks so much for your kind words. We really enjoyed hosting your IRLCA offsite in Sesimbra, for all the fun, beachy, chill vibes. We're so glad you went for it in the coasteering - full send, and loved the whole trip. Nothing excites the Big Blue crew more than seeing the big smiles on people's faces when they're digging the activities and new experiences. We hope to see you and the team again soon.
Written 24 September 2024
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Andrew H
2 contributions
May 2022
Had a great trip with Big blue Adventures. Heleen and Catarina did a fantastic job of organising the activities and made sure we all had a great time. The full day jeep tour of Madeira and canyoning was great fun and I would highly recommend it. We have done two trips with BBA now and each time has been amazing, thanks guys!!
Written 20 May 2022
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Hi there Andrew,
Many thanks for your review. Catarina & I had an awesome time looking after you and the team in Madeira :)
Glad you've enjoyed the jeep tour as well as coasteering, rumour is surfing is on the cards for your retreat next year... ;) Cheers! H
Written 20 May 2022
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Linnea B
1 contribution
Oct 2022
Daniel and his crew from Big Blue gave our remote company an unforgettable offsite in Madeira. The entire experience - from initial call to discuss our request, to planning the details, to attending the actual offsite - was extremely smooth and easy. Their communication was quick, and they were very flexible and cooperative regarding special request or updates/changes to our plan.
We had an amazing time in Madeira, and everyone agreed it was the best offsite we all attended so far. We will definitely contact Big Blue again next year and plan our next offsite together with them!
We had an amazing time in Madeira, and everyone agreed it was the best offsite we all attended so far. We will definitely contact Big Blue again next year and plan our next offsite together with them!
Written 4 November 2022
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Hey Linnéa - thanks for your nice review! You were a pleasure to work with and we loved delivering the first company offsite for Unitary. If we could leave a review for guests, you'd also get 5*'s for being such a nice crew. Hope to see you again in 2023.
Daniel and the Big Blue team.
Written 18 November 2022
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Khrystyna Y
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Business
Big Blue organized a Management retreat in Madeira for our team of 25 managers in June 2023, and I must express how delighted we were with their services. Collaborating with Big Blue was an extremely pleasant experience. They showed a remarkable level of professionalism and expressed exceptional soft skills. Their meticulous approach and attention to detail were evident throughout the planning and execution of the event.
Big Blue's dedication to ensuring every participant had an unforgettable experience was commendable. They handled unexpected challenges with precision and professionalism, displaying their ability to manage unforeseen circumstances seamlessly.
Moreover, they invested considerable effort in understanding our company's specific needs, and their success in catering to our requirements was evident to all. Our team unanimously agreed that this retreat was the best one we've had so far, and it was all thanks to the expertise and dedication of Big Blue Adventure.
Big Blue's dedication to ensuring every participant had an unforgettable experience was commendable. They handled unexpected challenges with precision and professionalism, displaying their ability to manage unforeseen circumstances seamlessly.
Moreover, they invested considerable effort in understanding our company's specific needs, and their success in catering to our requirements was evident to all. Our team unanimously agreed that this retreat was the best one we've had so far, and it was all thanks to the expertise and dedication of Big Blue Adventure.
Written 21 July 2023
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Thank you so much Khrystyna! We had such a lovely time hosting the Capslock crew on Madeira Island, and we are super pleased to hear that you also had an awesome experience working with Big Blue :) Looking forward to collaborating again in the future!
Written 4 July 2024
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