EAST OF ENGLAND
Boat Operators
Certified: Kate Fortnam
Certified: Katherine Knight, Eric Holden
https://www.narwhalexpeditions.com/
Narwhal Expeditions specialises in sailing adventures in the wildest places on earth. Narwhal is a 50ft steel sailing yacht, built for expeditions in the high latitudes. We offer places for up to six people on expeditions that last between one and three weeks. Whilst on board you will have the opportunity to learn and take part in sailing the boat. You will also be able to help monitor and record marine mammal sightings and participate in environmental science projects. This year we are sailing to arctic Norway, why not join us for the adventure of a lifetime?
Certified: Richard Baines
www.yorkshirecoastnature.co.uk
The Yorkshire coast is becoming famous for its whale watching! We have been running our high- quality trips since 2014. Choose a full or half day trip from the beautiful village of Staithes six miles north of Whitby in search of both cetaceans and seabirds. On our coast we have Minke whales, harbour porpoise, bottle-nosed and white-beaked dolphins. Throughout the day you will have a great opportunity to learn about field craft and identification from our local expert guides in a small and friendly group environment.
Certified: Paul Hobson, Bryan Clarkson
https://whitbycoastalcruises.com
We offer whale watching and wildlife trips daily from Whitby aboard the Summer Queen and the Esk Belle III.
Certified: Neil Horsley
http://www.queensferrycruises.com
We operate the traditional motro launch ‘Queensferry’ from Scarborough over a 15 mile range from her home port, between April and November. We offer porpoise, whale, dolphin and seal watching trips.
Certified: Duncan Able, Henry Chamberlain, Colin Howell, David White, Mark Watson, Nick Stokes, Zoe Dunford, George Getley
www.coastalexplorationcompany.co.uk
Explore the wilderness of the north Norfolk coast on our professionally skippered traditional wooden fishing boats under sail, enjoy delicious locally sourced food and recharge your soul. We run a series of sails from engineless salt marsh exploration to coastal sails, to overnight trips, that can focus on wild swims, foraging, wildlife, sailing smuggling or cargo delivery.
Certified: John Kitching
https://www.jetadventures.co.uk
We offer sightseeing, wildlife watching and fun trips operating out of Lowestoft, running up into Norfolk, from 30 minutes to a full day duration. W mainly see seals (grey and common) and seabirds, but occasionally whales, dolphins and other marine life.
Certified: Charly Hewett
Certified: Stuart Barnes
Experience the ultimate wildlife adventure with our boat tours offering breath-taking views and unforgettable memories.
Certified operator: Dee Smith
Adventure Operators
Certified: Gordon Keddie
Join us for fun Sea Kayaking. We travel to the best locations and use all of the coast as our playground and training venues, nowhere is off limits. On our discovery and explore trips we escape the hustle of the everyday and set off to explore the remote coastal wilderness of inlets, lochs, skerries and on the way have sparkling encounters with seals, sea birds galore, porpoise and more, whilst being engulfed in the delights of breath-taking landscapes. By the time you leave us, after a weekend or fortnight you will have had fun, discovered friends and explored new waters.
Certified: Peter Richardson
Based in Whitby, Wetwheels Yorkshire builds disabled people’s confidence by providing the opportunity to access the sea in a fun, safe, stimulating and rewarding way using a specially modified, fully accessible powerboat. Subject to prevailing conditions, beneficiaries may have the opportunity to encounter Minke whale, bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise, common and grey seals, alongside a wide rnage of seabirds.
Certified: Lucy Mangnall-Green
Canoe Wild brings to you a delightful sea kayaking tour of Pegwell Bay a stunning National nature reserve that is home to our local seal population! The sea kayaking tour launches from Ramsgate and will last 3 hours, with 2.5 hours of this being paddling time. This will include a half an hour break for seal spotting! No experience necessary, we just ask that your fit and healthy enough to paddle for a few hours. This is the perfect way to hit the waves and give sea kayaking a go whilst also being able to observe the playful seals that call our coastline home.
Certified operator: James Copeland
Hi, I'm james, im a freelance outdoor instructor based in kent, with a emphasis on getting people out in nature and sharing my passion for wildlife.
INTERNATIONAL
Boat Operators
Certified: Richard George
Certified operator: Henry Harper
www.linkedin.com/in/henry-harper
I am an accomplished and highly qualified, freelance whale watching Skipper-Guide, with over 10
years’ experience leading responsible whale watching expeditions and scientific cetacean surveys in Pico (Azores); Skjervoy (Norway); Algarve (Portugal) and the West coast of Scotland.
Certified operator: Chris Taklis
https://www.mermanconservation.co.uk
Merman Conservation Expeditions Ltd conducts wildlife surveys in Pelion (Greece) and the UK, focusing on marine and coastal species. Based in Greece, we cover the Mt. Pelion area and
Pagasetic Gulf, with UK locations depending on customer needs.
Our work includes monitoring seals, dolphins, sharks, and invasive species, alongside broader
biodiversity research. We offer scientific surveys, citizen science programs, and conservation expeditions using eco-friendly methods like land-based observations. We also educate people on conducting wildlife surveys while following ethical wildlife guidelines similar to the WISE Scheme.
Adventure Operators
Certified: Jurg Endres, Sharon Sven Hagler, Leonard Den Hollander, Ella Zehnder
Canoe and kayak tours and courses, paddlesports centre.
NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Boat Operators
Certified operator: Rachael Forster
Seafari Experience (2.5hr experience) including shoreside presentation and RIB experience, locking out into Tees Bay and hoping to see any local Seals (grey and common) passage plan up the Tees to Seal Sands SSSI. White beaked dolphins (not as common in the last 5 years) in Tees Bay, and Bottlenose dolphins (from May to September). We only do a handful a year, due to skipper availablity. We run as ASI SUP school, predominantly the standup paddleboarding is in the marina however more experienced paddlers can go out into Tees Bay (passing Bird Island) a SSSI site in Hartlepool Marina Ltd waters.
Certified operator: Alison Pake
Conservation, Land and Sea protecting our seas, marine life along the coastline through immersive coastal adventures, wildlife and conservation monitoring - help preserve the unique ecosystems of the northeast coast and ensure a thriving natural world for future generations.
NORTH WEST ENGLAND - PEEL PORTS
Certified: Mark Atkinson, Luke Aldridge, Jenny Edwards
Certified: Russell Bird
Certified: Joe Blythe
Certified: Marine Bourgeois
Certified: Michael Brooke
Certified: Joe Easton
Certififed: Kelda Hudson
Certified: Richard Grad
Certified: Sarah Lauffer
Certified: Lisa Reilly
Certified: Andrew Rushworth
Certified: Max Upot
Certified: Nicole Read
Certified: Busayo Afolabi
Certified: Rufus Redman
Certified: Kivanc Yucel
Certified: Steven Graham
Certified: Fraser McNab
Certified: Ella Metcalfe
Certified: Caroline Baxter
Certified: Ian White
Certified: Kris Catterall
