Into the blue
The Celtic Deep is home for some of the UK's largest and most iconic marine megafauna. Sharks, whales, super pods of dolphins, even giant bluefin tuna. It's all out there. To enter the clear water of the open ocean and observe blue sharks 30 miles from the Welsh coast is an exhilirating experience.
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Full Day in the Celtic Deep
Season: July - October. Min 18yrs (16 with an adult)
Wildlife: July to October - Sharks. Blue sharks, Porbeagles, Threshers, Basking sharks. (outside chances of seeing Mako) common Dolphins, Risso dolphin, Porpoise, Sunfish, jellyfish, Gannets, Storm petrel, Arctic tern, Fulmars, Gulls.
August - October - Whales: Minke, Fin Whales, Long finned pilot whales (outside chances of seeing Humpbacks and Orca) Tuna, we regularly see Bluefin tuna from September onwards.
Brief: A trip to the Celtic Deep is a full day trip. Most are 9-10 hrs. Departure times and location (usually Dale but possibly Neyland) will vary a little depending on the tides but count on leaving early in the morning 7.30- 8am and returning in the evening 6.30 - 7.30pm.
The travel time out and back to the Deep is approximately 2-2.5 hours each way. There is plenty to see on our way with whale watching, dolphin action and birds galore.
Once at our location we switch off the engines and become a floating platform. We drift with the current and tide and wait for megafauna like sharks, whales and tuna to turn up. During this time we rotate groups in and out of the water to enjoy the open water swimming experience.