DEVON & DORSET
Boat Operators
Certified: Paul Hutchings
Picture an area of outstanding natural beauty and thats our 1 hour safari on the North Devon
coast line, going either east or west depending on the tides you can expect to see picturesque views of Smugglers Caves on the East or Bull Point Lighthouse to the west. With our knowledgable team on the lookout for Wildlife you may see Seals, Dolphins, Porpoise and lots of Birdlife along the way. Being Blessed with our coastal beaches this trip won’t disappoint, you will also pick up some tourist attractions along the way. Book now to experience our Award winning 1 Hour Safari.
Certified: Rob Hughes, Ray Harrington
Daily trips sailing from Teignmouth harbour on a commercial passenger RIB. Booking essential online.
Certified: David Saunders
http://www.kellysherocharters.co.uk
Year-round bird and wildlife watching trips from Brixham, sailing around Torbay on Sunday mornings. A wonderful variety of seabirds are seen on our trips, as are dolphins, harbour porpoises, minke whales, sharks and seals.
Certified: Ross Parham
Boatsafari.co.uk is a small family run business offering great dolphin and wildlife watching trips departing from Brixham. We have been involved in TV programmes and many marine surveys including the Lyme Bay white -beaked dolphin project. We see a wide variety of seabirds, including Balearic shearwaters. A trip with us is not only thrilling and fun, but is also very educational and lead by our expert staff who are on hand to answer any questions you may have. Our massive 42ft catamaran offers the best viewing experience with our unique bow platform. Tea, Coffee and an on deck WC are available for your comfort.
Certified: Martin Smith
Providing quality powerboat experiences and tuition in the beautiful and historic Plymouth Sound, from the engineering marvels of the Tamar Bridges and Royal Navy Dockyard to the cityscape of the Hoe and delightful Mount Edgumbe as well as picturesque Cawsand. Our skipper can guide you through and around these amazing waters, whether it’s a tour of the area, safety boat for an event or Royal Yachting Association qualifications.
Certified: Simon Palmer-Billing
https://sealifeconservtiontours.co.uk
A conservation orientated tour operator with WiSE trained guides and skippers operating from Brixham, Dartmouth (Kingswear) and Plymouth. We provide responsibly operated tours that are sympathetic to nature and wildlife.
Certified operators: Ben Bengley & Leigh Hanks
https://www.lundydiving.co.uk/
Explore the underwater beauty of Lundy Island, North Devon’s Marine Protected Area, with our scuba diving charters and wild swimming experiences. Home to playful seals, colorful reefs, and historic wrecks, Lundy offers some of the UK’s best diving and snorkeling. Our expert-led charters provide safe access to this unique marine environment, perfect for divers and swimmers. Whether you’re seeking adventure beneath the waves or a scenic open-water swim, Lundy promises an unforgettable experience in crystal-clear waters teeming with wildlife. Join us for an extraordinary journey into one of Britain’s most spectacular underwater worlds.
Certified operator: Greg Kirkpatrick
https://torquaywatersports.co.uk/
Explore Torbay with us as we take in the stunning coastline of the English Riviera UNESCO Geo Park. As we take in the scenery we will also see and enjoy the wildlife that also call Torbay home as we hope to encounter seals, porpoise and dolphins as well as an array of bird life.
Adventure Operators
Certified: Kieran Laureston
https://www.seakayaktorbay.co.uk/
Meet like-minded people in our small group kayak tours and explore the stunning pockets of Ansteys Cove, Hopes Nose, Babbacombe Bay, Berry Head, Broadsands, Churston Cove,
Crystal Cove, Fairy Cove, Goodrington, Meadfoot, Oddicombe Beach, St Mary's Bay, Watcombe Beach or the River Dart and Teign estuaries.
Certified: Philip Austin
Rock Solid Coasteering provides land based and power boat tours of the dramatic and aweinspiring coastline around Torbay in South Devon. Launching from the secret smugglers’ cove of Maidencombe, outside an awardwinning pub, you will experience secluded caves, tricky climbs, wildlife, stories, and of course lots of jumps whilst on a 2-3 hour trip.
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: Alana Bonnick
The Paddle Shack is an ASI accredited paddle board school operating out of Dartmouth in Devon. We are lucky to live in such a beautiful area, lending us the option to explore the many creeks up the River Dart or venture out to sea. We run a variety of different lessons, trips and tours, which cater to all abilities. We also offer marine biology guided wildlife tours, to gain an understanding of our British marine ecosystems and safely spot the the wildlife as we paddle.
Certified: Crispin Jones
Waterborn Stand Up Paddle Board School is set in a picturesque Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the South Hams. Since 2011 we have been the best SUP lessons and tours on the worlds leading equipment to give you the very best experience. Our sheltered location in Kingsbridge is perfect if you are just starting/hiring boards, or you could join a guided tour. Recognised as a Centre of Excellence by Red Paddle Co and a British SUP Association accredited school, you are in the best place for your next SUP Adventure. See you on the water!
Certified: Jess Gundry
Cumulus Outdoors provide a range of exciting and fun -filled outdoor adventure based activity weekends for families, private groups and schools, to stimulate both mind and body to meet new challenges and have a great time! From coasteering along the Jurassic coast – England’s only Natural World Heritage Site, to rock climbing, kayaking and bushcraft, we have all the ingredients for a fun filled and stimulating outdoor experience.
Certified: Jeff Pangbourne
SUP instructor based in Poole working through Easy Riders. Very experienced in navigating Poole Harbour and surrounding waterways.
Certified: Matt Upward
A dedicated schools and youth group activity provider running adventure activities such as surfing, coasteering, kayaking and coastal rock climbing as well as field work on the rocky shore for both primary and secondary age children.
Certified: Paul Bradford
Blue Dot Adventure run coasteering, sea kayaking and stand up paddleboarding experiences and guided wildlife trips throughout the South West and South Wales.
Certified: Tim Carter
Freelance instructor.
Certified: Jerome Cooper
Residential outdoor adventure programmes, activity days and field studies for schools, youth and adult groups on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. We specialise in delivering high quality, bespoke outdoor programmes for both schools and corporate groups. With the sea on our doorstep and the famous Portland cliffs in our back garden we are perfectly positioned to make the most out of this beautiful island. Through coasteering, climbing and an array of water-sports activities, we aim to challenge, educate and promote safe, sustainable enjoyment of the outdoors.
Certified operators: Sophie Copeman, Ben Brierley, James Mitchelmore & Elisabeth Hadley.
https://www.seakayakdevon.co.uk/
Explore the stunning coastline of Devon with expert local guides! Based in Dartmouth, we offer unforgettable sea kayaking and paddleboarding adventures, helping you discover hidden coves and encounter incredible wildlife, including seals, dolphins, and seabirds—all while following the WISE scheme’s responsible wildlife watching guidelines. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced paddler, we provide top-quality sea kayaks and tailor each trip to suit you. From family-friendly tours to advanced expeditions, our knowledgeable instructors ensure a safe, respectful, and thrilling experience. Join us for an adventure and see Devon’s wild beauty from a whole new perspective!
Certified operator: Paul Hurrell
www.seakayakdorset.co.uk
Explore Dorset's stunning coastaline with expert local guides! Based in Portland, we offer unforgettable sea kayaking and paddleboarding adventures, helping you discover hidden coves and encounter incredible wildlife, including seals, dolphins, and seabirds—all while following the WISE scheme’s responsible wildlife watching guidelines. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced paddler, we provide top-quality sea kayaks and premium Red Paddleboards and tailor each trip to suit you. From family-friendly tours to advanced expeditions, our knowledgeable instructors ensure a safe, respectful, and thrilling experience. Join us for an adventure and see Dorset wild beauty from a whole new perspective!
Coastal Operators
Certified: Coral Smith
Wembury is a special place for marine wildlife and boasts some of the best rocky shores and reefs in the country. Wembury Marine Centre is the ideal place to learn about the surrounding area and its wildlife through interactive and informative displays, regular rockpool and snorkel safaris and other marine themed events. Wembury Marine Centre is open seasonally from Easter to the end of September each year.
Certified: Lee Allen
The Seal Project (Registered Charity 1187703) uses its wildlife survey boat ‘Equinox II’, a Clovic Seaworker 22 to survey and monitor 40km of the South Devon coast. We undertake regular surveys, mostly recording sightings of grey and common seals for identification and disturbance, along with all other wildlife we may be lucky enough to see.
Certified: Tom Whitthall
Certified: John Arnott
The Chichester Natural History Society, Chi Nats for short, is a friendly group of local people with a shared interest in all aspects of wildlife, who have been studying and recording all branches of natural history for over 50 years. We do this in an entertaining manner and, in cooperation with other like-minded groups, help conserve the flora and fauna of Sussex. Members of the Society share a common interest in natural history and while some are experts in particular wildlife fields, others are newcomers to the subject.
Certified: James Miles
GoBe are not an operator or a coastal activity provider. However, we would like to work with the Wise Scheme and other stakeholders to reduce disturbance of seabird colonies across the UK.
WEST SUSSEX
Certified operators: John Arnott
https://boattripschichesterharbour.co.uk
Experience the beauty, wildlife and history of Chichester Harbour on our eco-friendly boat, Solar Heritage.
Solar-powered, Solar Heritage offers a quiet and peaceful way to explore Chichester Harbour. Our boat trips run all year round. Our standard trips include harbour discovery tours, seal safaris and nature and birdwatching trips. Wildlife trips depart from Itchenor, near Chichester.
Solar Heritage is fully-accessible and open-sided with a large stable deck so you can move around and enjoy superb panoramic harbour views.
