Searles Sea Tours
Searles Sea Tours
4.5
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Hunstanton, Norfolk, England
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2023
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Jody B
Lichfield, UK3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
This has been an anticipated bucket list trip for me for many years. I had to go alone as dogs not permitted - which is totally understandable! WOW! This did not disappoint, it was the penultimate day to end of the season and I was delighted to get a place on board. The staff were so friendly and kind, so encouraging for someone afraid of boats too! We had the most beautiful day and it was a magical experience that cannot be beaten. Thank you to the amazing crew!
Written 31 October 2023
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Alan S
Woking, UK159 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We realise care has to be taken when approaching the seals, and that nature can't be controlled(!), but eventually to see just 4 or 5 seals from quite a long distance away was very disappointing. We later heard, too late, that the Blakeney trips were far more successful. Nevertheless, personally, I was also interested in travelling on the low tide Wash sandbanks and thoroughly enjoyed that aspect.
Written 11 October 2023
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jackiehubbert4
boston, lincs uk6 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Our seal watching trip on the wash monster.was excellent. thoroughly enjoyable and informative commentary from the crew. Def recommend
Written 26 September 2023
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Tricia F
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Sep 2023 • Family
A great little trip on the wash monster into the wash and up to the North Sea. Reasonable priced and very pleasant
Written 21 September 2023
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thompson957
Gorleston-on-Sea, UK11 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
After travelling for 2 hours with 2 children for 1 hour 45 minutes, was told only seal tours running now coastal ones had finished at 12.30pm on a Saturday,. I had made a point of ringing up and was told easy to get on boat no need to book tours run till 4pm
Written 16 September 2023
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Madeleine B
Thetford, UK41 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
A very overpriced and disappointing experience. After a trundle across a large expanse of wet sand in a noisy smelly and rather elderly ex-military amphibious craft, you might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a handful of seals at a distance of about two hundred yards. Twenty pounds each is a lot of money for such a lack lustre experience. If you want a ‘real’ seal watching experience I would advise going a bit further round the coast to Morston Quay near Blakeney.
Written 4 September 2023
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thimas s
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
It was amazing to see the seals so close up. It was also great to have knowledgable crew who could answer all our questions.
Written 15 August 2023
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amazonflash
Southampton, UK294 contributions
Jul 2023
We booked for the seal safari, which is basically a drive across the sandbanks in the 'washmonster'. Low tide seems to be their only time to do this, presumably because that's when the sandbanks are visible and the seals haul out. It's such a vast area and seems bigger the further you get,. There was plenty of room for everyone to get up to see the seals out on the sandbanks We took some great photos. It was a very pleasant trip and great for those who get seasick!
Written 27 July 2023
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Boglet55
Hemel Hempstead, UK15 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Keen to see the seals we set off on time in a full boat(truck!!!) . The bad weather was soon upon us but with ponchos supplied we braved the wind and rain and soon emerged to calm dry summer weather. We saw the seals and returned with views of the Norfolk coastline.
Written 18 July 2023
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Giovanni S
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Jul 2023 • Family
Searles sea tours to Seal Island was absolutely Amazing. We got to see so many Seales and the crew were very cautious how we approached them so as not to scare them. As a wheelchair user the crew could not have made it better for me to see them and they made sure I was safe boarding and then disembarking after the tour. They were first class and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip. We will definitely do it again. Gio 🥰🥰
Written 16 July 2023
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william s
Norwich, UK6 contributions
Searles Sea Tours Location is on the Sea Side Next opposite The Sea Life Centre But is Not Identified on Map after Several Attempts to Rectify.
Also after 3Years holding the Number 1 Attraction in Hunstanton & Reviews very favourable could you please let me Know
Why we have been at Number 2 this Season.
Best Regards
William Searle
Clickshot
Nottingham, UK82 contributions
Well, we left full ratings for our visit so not guilty lol, but maybe ask those who didn't leave full ratings...
Another thing to consider are the vagaries of review sites in general, ratings are open to 'sabotage' and 'mates ratings' etc.
lashes8
10 contributions
Can I use or get a boat trip to skegness. It would be so much better the drive is awful.
Melissa P
Bedford, UK49 contributions
They are just tours, they don't go to Skegness. One is a short one that gives you some local knowledge, the other one you go out and hopefully see sea lions.
MBr34
Norfolk, UK14 contributions
Is there an optimum time of day to do the tour to see the most seals or is it generally pot luck?
SylviaSSGtYarmouth
Gt Yarmouth132 contributions
They only go when the tide is right so you always see the seals there's about a dozen or so
rainb0wsend
Northamptonshire UK36 contributions
What was the cost of the trip as we are going back to Hunstanton next year and there are three children to go with me 4,5 and 6 yrs. Look forward to your response with thanks
Luke B
Nottingham, UK68 contributions
It is fairly steep but it’s worth it. I believe it’s about £18 for adults and £9 for children. Don’t quote me on this.
GBMemories
7 contributions
Hi I have a few questions to ask. Firstly is this place near Great Yarmouth? How would I go about booking and also is it suitable for my children ages 16,9 & 3. Any info/tips and just general how it all works I'd be very grateful to hear. Thank you
Chris C
Dorchester, UK15 contributions
You're looking at about a 70 mile drive from Great Yarmouth.
We popped in to the kiosk on the sea front to book the day before, but paid on the day of the tour. So you can call the number listed on their site to book on, and pay on the day.
We booked the seal safari, and I'd say it would be perfect for a 16, 9 and 3 year old. There were quite a few children on our tour and they all seemed to be having a good time!
SuzanneNorfolk
Norfolk13 contributions
Are there tours at the beginning of June and how much do they cost?
Oakes9
Telford, UK6 contributions
Hi Suzanne this year tours start 1st May price Adults £17 Under 14 £8.50 if there is a group you can get a discount I hope this helps regards Wayne
