Blakeney seal trips with Beans Boats

Daily boat trips to see the SEALS & BIRDS in their natural environment at BLAKENEY POINT

To Book Call: 01263 740505 (08.30am - 5.00pm)

Key information.

  1. YOU WILL NEED TO BOOK ADVANCE - currently only by phone, we will retain your number in the unlikely event we need to contact you.
  2. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO EMBARK / DISEMBARK WITH SOME GENTLE ASSISTANCE FROM THE CREW
  3. PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE ON THE DAY. Card payment is often available but not guaranteed due to poor WiFi connection on the quayside so please arrive with cash just in case (the correct amount wherever possible to minimise handling.)
  4. THE NATIONAL TRUST HAVE TOILETS & A CAFÉ ON MORSTON QUAY. Please note toilet facilities are limited so please allow extra time.
  5. THE SEAL TRIP DURATION IS APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR
  6. PLEASE FOLLOW CREW INSTRUCTIONS – we reserve the right to refuse passage for anyone behaving in an anti-social manner
  7. IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL CONTACT OUR BOOKING HOTLINE ON: 01263 740505 (Out of hours for CANCELLATIONS ONLY 07972 148776 ).- Please DO notify us if you have pre-booked and are not coming as seats are strictly limited and we will be able to re-allocate your booking
  8. TRIPS ARE DEPENDENT ON THE TIDE SO PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE TIME. Look out for the crew in ORANGE and the ORANGE AND WHITE boats

We look forward to seeing you and... don’t forget your camera!

With over 80 years experience of operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals with Beans Boats offers a rare opportunity to get ‘up close and personal ’ to the resident Grey seal and Common Seal colonies without causing disturbance.

After boarding one of our five custom ferries at Morston we head up Morston Creek and out into Blakeney Harbour. Relax and enjoy the beautiful Norfolk Coastline from the shelter of the harbour or keep an eye out for resident and migrating birds.

As Blakeney Point is one of the most important sites for migrating birds in Europe, there's plenty to see on our way to the Seal Colony. Passing the old Blakeney Lifeboat station our crew tell you something of the local history and about the harbour before you arrive at the end of Blakeney Point where Common and Grey Seals can usually be found hauled out. We spend time getting in close and turning to allow plenty of opportunity for photos, inquisitive seals will also frequently pop out around the boat.

WINTER RATES 1st NOVEMBER - 31st MARCH 2025 **

Blakeney Point has become probably the most important breeding site for Grey Seals in the British Isles. Female Grey Seals deliver their pups late Autumn around mid November through December, with typically four to five thousand pups a visit to the breeding colony on the Point is one of the most exhilarating wildlife experiences anywhere in Britain and one not to be missed.

Don't forget to wrap up warm!

Adults: £25, Children £15 (14 & under), Under 2's: free

As seats are now very limited - to avoid disappointment we strongly advise you to book

** Due to how the MCA apply current regulations we are only able to carry a reduced number of passengers during the Winter Season, meaning a significant increase in our operating costs which we reluctantly need to reflect in a seasonal increase in ticket prices for the coming Winter.

All our ferries leave from MORSTON QUAY see trip times. You will receive details of departure point, time and where to collect your tickets when you book. For more details Prices and Booking Page.

Pictures from our trips click to enlarge

Next Trip Times
  • Thu.21st Nov. : 10.00 * & 11.00 *
  • Fri.22nd Nov. : 11.00 * & 12.00 *
  • Sat.23rd Nov. : 11.00 * & 12.00 *
  • Sun.24th Nov. : 12.00 * & 1.00 *
  • (* no landing on Blakeney Point)