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Aquaholics Sea Safari

Fast boat trips along the Causeway Coast, leaving from Portstewart and Portrush.

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Aquaholics Sea Safari — Fast boat trips along the Causeway Coast, leaving from Portstewart and Portrush.

  • The trip: Skippered sea safari and coastal boat trips (also a PADI 5-star dive centre).
  • Departs from: Portstewart and Portrush (some sailings from Ballycastle).
  • You may see: Causeway Coast, Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede, plus possible porpoises, dolphins, basking sharks, puffins and seabirds (never guaranteed).
  • Season: Seasonal and weather/sea-state dependent - sailings run to a calendar and can be cancelled.
  • Booking: Advised - book online via the Aquaholics site.
  • Cost: Portstewart Bay trip listed around £15; other trips vary - check current prices.
Plan your visit

What you'll see on the water

The Causeway Coast safari hugs one of the most dramatic stretches of the Northern Ireland coastline, passing the Skerries, Dunluce Castle, the Giant's Causeway, White Park Bay, Ballintoy and the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge from a viewpoint you only get from the sea. Trips are run by experienced local skippers on Aquaholics' tour boats. The shorter Portstewart Bay run uses a large, modern fast hard boat with inside and outside seating, so it suits families who'd rather a quick taste of the coast than a longer voyage. You may see porpoises, dolphins, basking sharks, puffins and seabirds along the way, but treat any sighting as a bonus rather than a promise. If you're bringing young children or need step-free access, contact Aquaholics first to check the boat and conditions suit your group.

Skippered sea safari Leaves Portstewart & Portrush Causeway Coast & Giant's Causeway Short Bay trip ~30 min Seals, dolphins & puffins possible Book ahead, weather-dependent
Good to know before you go:

Operators like Aquaholics add seasonal sailings, charters and special trips across the year, and because timetables are weather-dependent and seasonal, dates and prices change. Check their own pages for current sailings, the boat-trip calendar and up-to-date prices.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🧥Warm, windproof layersIt is always cooler and breezier out on the water — dress for it.
  • 🧢A waterproofA bit of sea spray is all part of the adventure.
  • 📷A cameraFor the wildlife, the coast and the castles seen from the sea.
  • 🎫Your bookingMost trips need booking ahead — have the confirmation ready.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Type
Skippered sea safari and coastal boat trips (also a PADI 5-star dive centre)
Departs from
Portstewart and Portrush (some sailings from Ballycastle)
Duration
Portstewart Bay trip around 30 minutes; Causeway Coast safaris run longer - check the calendar
What you may see
Causeway Coast, Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede, plus possible porpoises, dolphins, basking sharks, puffins and seabirds (never guaranteed)
Season
Seasonal and weather/sea-state dependent - sailings run to a calendar and can be cancelled
Booking
Advised - book online via the Aquaholics site
Cost
Portstewart Bay trip listed around £15; other trips vary - check current prices
Suitable for
Families; contact the operator about young children and step-free access before booking
Parking
Not confirmed - check with the operator
Address
Portstewart, Co. Londonderry (departures from Portstewart and Portrush) - confirm the meeting point on booking
Questions

Before you go

Do I need to book?
Advised - book online via the Aquaholics site
How much is it?
Portstewart Bay trip listed around £15; other trips vary - check current prices
How long is the trip?
Portstewart Bay trip around 30 minutes; Causeway Coast safaris run longer - check the calendar
What might we see?
Causeway Coast, Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede, plus possible porpoises, dolphins, basking sharks, puffins and seabirds (never guaranteed)
When does it run?
Seasonal and weather/sea-state dependent - sailings run to a calendar and can be cancelled
Getting there

Aquaholics Sea Safari departs from Portstewart and Portrush (some sailings from Ballycastle). Not confirmed - check with the operator. Tap below for directions to the departure point.

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The story

About the trip

Aquaholics is a PADI 5-star dive centre on the North Coast, running diving courses and charters alongside its skippered boat trips. Its sea safaris leave from Portstewart and Portrush with experienced local skippers, taking in the Causeway Coast and, on longer charters, destinations as far as Rathlin Island, Donegal and the Scottish islands of Islay and Jura.

For families, the draw is seeing landmarks like Dunluce Castle, the Giant's Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede from the water, with the chance of porpoises, dolphins or puffins along the way. Because the trips depend on the weather and run to a seasonal calendar, the operator's own site is the place to confirm current dates and prices.