Lundy Island Swim with Seals Day Trips

      Ilfracombe, UK

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      Girls that Scuba
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      Duration: 1 day
      Group size: 1 - 11
      Lundy Island Swim with Seals Day Trips
      Ilfracombe, UK

      Girls that Scuba
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      48 reviews

      Duration: 1 day
      Group size: 1 - 11

      About this trip

      ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT FOR 20 AUGUST, NO OTHER SPOTS OR DATES REMAINING 


      Have you always wanted to swim with seals, meet like-minded ocean-loving females and explore more of the beautiful UK coastline and wildlife? This Lundy island trip is the ultimate ocean girls day out! Girls that Scuba is the world's largest female dive community, we run trips around the world, and love connecting women with each other! We run these swim with seals trips each year, and can't wait to return to the seals and wildlife of Lundy island for another summer!


      Perfect for: Solo females, or friends, looking to explore, swim and meet more female ocean friends as well as discover this hidden-away paradise island in the UK. Mixed trips - for males and females - are 19th June and 26th June


      Requirements: You do not need to be scuba dive certified. You should be a confident swimmer. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.

      Logistics

      The trip starts and ends at Ilfracombe Harbour (carpark is EX34 9EQ) you will need to arrive at 8:30am on the day of your trip.


      Trip duration is usually 8 hours depending on tide and weather. Trips are planned around the tides and with this, in mind start, times vary slightly, according to the state of the tide on the day. We leave at 09:00 and aim to arrive back around 5.


      If you are not from the local area, it may be nice to stay in Ilfracombe overnight rather than driving back after a long day on the boat - there are usually other Girls that Scuba guests that do this, so you can all have dinner together in Ilfracombe.

      You will need

      • Your own packed lunch/snacks/waterbottle Reef-safe suncream
      • Warm clothes for the boat ride
      • A set of dry clothes to change into to walk on the island - no particular shoes are necessary 
      • If you want to duck dive/free dive you will need your own weight belt with weight
      • Seasickness tablets if you get seasick
      • If you have your own gear bring along: Wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins. A 5mm wetsuit is recommended plus a hood and gloves if you have them

      Weather Cancellation - PLEASE READ

      Please note these trips are subject to weather. The ocean can be choppy in the Bristol channel and the crossing from Ilfracombe to Lundy can sometimes be a rough ride. The captain will aim to make the final call on any weather issues 48 hours before the trip - however, this isn't always achievable due to how quickly the weather changes.  We should also get a better forecast 7 days before the trip, so aim to keep you informed via email of any potential changes in advance. If your trip is cancelled because of bad weather we will re-schedule the trip or we will offer you a full refund (please note, this is only if the whole trip is cancelled due to weather). Please keep this in mind if booking accommodation - it is best to book accommodation that doesn't require full upfront payments or allow cancellation.

      Cancellation

      Full payment is required to book. Your cancellation options - because of any reason - are:

      30 days before the trip - no refund

      31 days before the trip 50% refund 

      Your Hosts

      18th  & 19th June: Sarah Richard, founder of Girls that Scuba.


      All other dates: Amy Clark. Amy is a Blue Health Coach and Hypnotherapist, who empowers ocean activists to protect the planet whilst living a life that they love. She is also an eco diver and free diver who loves to cold water dip and spends as much time by the sea as possible, whilst inspiring others to do so too.


      19th and 26th June trips are mixed trips for males and females - bring your partner/friends/family!

      What’s included

      • Boat Trip + Lundy Island
      • Snorkel with seals
      • Trip onto Lundy island
        (walking)
      • Snorkel gear
        (wetsuit, mask, snorkel & fins)
      • Hot drinks

      What’s not included

      • Lunch

      Available Packages

      Trip Price
      £150

      Your Organizer


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      Girls that Scuba
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      Girls that Scuba Trips are unique once-in-a-lifetime scuba diving and freediving trips in the best dive destinations in the world. From longer liveaboards trips, retreats, one-day events and week training camps, we offer a range of female-only and mixed trips for all dive experiences. Read reviews of our past trips here: www.trustpilot.com/review/girlsthatscuba.com

      Reviews

      This trip is the perfect mix of land-based activities and diving, allowing you to see all the highlights of Jordan! Our trip host, Luma, and our guide, Hani, were both fabulous and it was so helpful to have native Arabic speakers along. Dive boat was lovely and dive crew was phenomenal! I took advantage of the opportunity to earn my AOW and I'm looking forward to future dives with my new skills!
      By Kierstynn L for Jordan Red Sea Adventure Trip March 2024 on Apr 09, 2024
      This was my first GTS trip as well as my first time in Jordan and I couldn’t be more impressed. Sarah created the perfect itinerary to experience Jordan’s history, beauty, and of course amazing dive sites. Hani, our local guide gave us a plethora of information and answered any questions we had. Our local female guide Luma, ensured that our needs were met, including specific preferences and offering valuable insights into local customs and traditions. She even helped us tie the traditional scarfs around our heads. ☺️ The diving was more than I expected, Jordan has a lot of beautiful dive sites, my favorite was the power station which was filled with beautiful reefs and marine life. I saw lionfish and pufferfish every dive. I was able to get amazing photos. The divecrew (diverse divers club) was extremely knowledgeable and emphasized safety. The boat was beyond my expectations, as it is technically a Livaboard and had showers, fresh towels, and soup & sandwiches during surface intervals. One aspect that can not be overstated is the feeling of safety. Despite being in a region, that is often portrayed negatively in the media I felt completely safe for the duration of the trip. I was hesitate in the beginning, but the fact that sarah knows the locals assured everything was safe. It was truly one of the best experiences I have had and I would return to Jordan. I even decided to extend my trip for a week. I could not be more pleased with this trip. Overall this is a once and a life time trip that no one should miss out on. Girls that scuba is trip that anyone would love for culture, friendship, and fun diving!
      By Sara F for Jordan Red Sea Adventure Trip March 2024 on Mar 14, 2024
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      What an adventure!!! Service was spectacular from start to finish. Airport pickup went smooth and drop off at hotel was easy. The local people were so friendly and accommodating. Never felt unsafe once on the trip. From Petra, Aqaba to Wadi Rum our trip was filled with wonderful sites, people and amazing food. Diving with Diverse Divers was fantastic. Omar is a wonderful teacher and I obtained my Advanced Open Water certification on this trip!! All the women I met were lovely and we all got along great. Sarah was on our trip too and that made it even more special. She took some great pics of me in my dive gear that I will cherish. This was my second trip to Jordan and I felt safe both times. Highly recommend this trip. It’s the best of both worlds - beautiful sites and wonderful diving. Don’t hesitate. Book it now!!
      By Olivia S for Jordan Red Sea Adventure Trip March 2024 on Mar 11, 2024
      I can’t say enough good things about my trip to Jordan with GTS! The trip was extremely well organised and fun packed from start to end. The tour guide Hani and leader Luma were great – so knowledgeable and friendly, this with the other like minded females left us feeling like a family by the end of the week. I would definitely recommend both this trip and GTS trips as a whole, I’ll be keeping an eye out for future releases!
      By Rhiannon M for Jordan Red Sea Adventure Trip March 2024 on Mar 11, 2024
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      Amazing all around! I love the packed agenda which let us maximize every moment and experience everything Jordan has to offer. I love the daily itineraries sent to WhatsApp so I didn’t have to plan anything, and have clarity on daily schedules. The local group leader Luma is amazing and so was Hani, our tour guide. They made the trip extra special and safe for us!! 100% will book GTS again!
      By Stephanie S for Jordan Red Sea Adventure Trip March 2024 on Mar 10, 2024
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