Looe's genuine fishing heritage makes it a good base for a proper wildlife boat trip, with regular sightings around Looe Island.
Looe Sea Safari runs genuinely excellent RIB trips around Looe Island, with regular seal and dolphin sightings and a knowledgeable, friendly skipper — good value even for locals, by their own admission.
This is a proper RIB trip — genuine speed and spray, with lockers provided for your things and waterproofs available if needed. A knowledgeable skipper narrates throughout rather than just driving.
Seals are a genuinely reliable sighting, with dolphins, cormorants and shags spotted regularly too — never guaranteed, but the operator has a strong track record.
Given the trip's genuine popularity, particularly in peak season, booking a few days ahead is worth doing rather than hoping for a spot on the day.
Warm layers under any provided waterproofs, sun protection even on an overcast day, and a secure way to carry a phone if you're hoping to photograph the wildlife.
Pricing reflects the specialist RIB experience over a standard ferry crossing — worth checking current rates directly when booking, since they can shift with the season.
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