Dolphin Watching Boat Trips in Weymouth

The waters surrounding Weymouth and Portland are rich with marine life. As such, it is often possible to catch a glimpse of rare sea birds, jellyfish, sunfish, seals and dolphins from our Weymouth charter boat. Whilst we don’t specifically offer dolphin watching boat trips aboard Snapper Charters, we regularly see dolphins during our sightseeing and fishing trips, particularly The Durdle Door, Ships & Wildlife trip. We treat our trips as a sightseeing trip offering magnificent views along the Jurassic Coast. Any wildlife sightings are simply a bonus!

We don’t actively go in the search of dolphins, but we’ve got good eyes and a keen interest in wildlife, so if they’re about, we will bring the boat to a stop and spend some time watching from afar (when time allows). Over the years we’ve enjoyed hundreds of encounters and experiences some absolutely incredible sights! We like to keep our distance though, there is nothing better than watching nature in its natural habitat.

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We are avid nature lovers ourselves and have a good knowledge of the various species that frequent our shores. We have worked with numerous wildlife organisations, including NatureTrek, Marine Life and Shark UK. We’ve also hosted camera crews filming for BBC Blue Planet UK.

Wherever possible, we’ll try to give a few facts about any of the species we encounter in an informal way. There are children’s binoculars on board and we encourage younger members of the family to keep there eyes peeled at all times - you never know what you might see. There’s also a few species guides, with photos of the various species that live in British waters.

Do you offer dolphin watching boat trips from Weymouth aboard Snapper?

No, we do not offer dedicated dolphin watching boat trips, however we regularly encounter dolphins during our fishing and sightseeing trips. Over the years we’ve been lucky to experience hundreds of wildlife encounters aboard Snapper Charters.

What trip are you most likely to spot dolphins?

There’s no rhyme or reason to it, unfortunately. Dolphins can be anywhere at any time. Our Durdle Door boat trip is 2 hours long and covers a lot of ground, so we’re often get lucky with sightings on this trip (thought not guaranteed).

What kind of dolphins can you spot from Weymouth?

People are often surprised to learn there are numerous species of dolphin in our waters. We most frequently see bottlenose and common dolphins in the waters around Weymouth.

Where can I see dolphins in Weymouth?

If you want to try and see a dolphin during a trip to Weymouth your best chance will be to get out on a boat. That being said, dolphin sightings are not uncommon from the shore. We have personally enjoyed dolphin sightings whilst sat at Newtons Cove, Chesil Beach and Portland Bill.

Are we guaranteed to see a dolphin?

No! The sea is not a zoo and so, no wildlife sightings can ever be guaranteed. We think this is what makes an encounter special, it is truly a surprise!

What other types of wildlife can you spot during a Weymouth boat trip?

Over the years we’ve spotted the following species: grey seals, harbour seals, bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins, porpoise, jellyfish, sunfish, octopus, porbeagle sharks, a thresh shark, puffins and numerous sea birds.

Dolphin Watching Boat Trips from Weymouth

Dolphin Sightings in Weymouth & Portland

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