Scroby Sands Seal Trips from Lowestoft
Get up close to one of the UK’s largest seal colonies on an unforgettable high-speed RIB trip from Lowestoft
Why Choose This Seal Trip?
🦭 Hundreds of seals in their natural habitat
🚤 The only jet boat wildlife tour on the East Coast
⭐ Rated 5/5 by guests
⚓ Experienced local skipper & live commentary
👨👩👧 Suitable for families & small groups
🐶 Dog Friendly Trip!
⏱ Typical trip duration: 90 minutes
✅ Secure online booking
✅ Life jackets provided
✅ Waterproofs available to borrow
✅ Free reschedule if weather is unsuitable
🏷️ Book all 12 seats for a private trip and get a per seat discount
⚠️ Trips regularly sell out during peak season – advance booking recommended.
Why Our Jet Boat Is Different
Unlike standard tour boats, our jet-powered system offers:
- Superior manoeuvrability and control
- Shallow water capability
- Faster acceleration and smoother handling
- A more exciting and engaging ride
This makes Jet Adventures the only operator offering this style of experience on the East Coast.
What To Expect On The Day
Your Journey Step-by-Step
- Arrival at Lowestoft South Pier & welcome briefing
- Safety introduction and life jacket fitting
- Boarding Shearwater
- High-speed (depending on sea conditions) journey to Scroby Sands
- Close-up seal viewing and photo opportunities
- Return journey with coastal commentary
Throughout the trip, our skipper and crew provide live commentary, sharing local knowledge, seal behaviour insights and maritime history.
Secure Your Place on This Trip
Respecting the seals and their environment
Close-up encounters are always on the seals’ terms. We maintain a safe and respectful distance at all times to avoid disturbance, allowing the seals to approach only if they choose to do so naturally.
This ensures:
- An ethical wildlife experience
- Minimal environmental impact
- A calmer, more authentic encounter
Overview of our Seal Trips
Join Our Seal Trips to Scroby Sands!
Join our family-run seal trips to Scroby Sands! Here, you can observe both grey seals and common harbour seals in their natural environment. Because this is the UK’s largest grey seal colony, it truly is a must-visit!
These exciting seal trips not only provide a unique opportunity to explore Norfolk’s coastal wildlife up close, but they also allow you to enjoy the beauty of the region. While seals bask on the sandbanks or swim alongside the boat, it becomes a perfect outing for nature lovers and families alike. By participating, you will also support a local business dedicated to showcasing the east coast’s marine life while enjoying a thrilling adventure.
When searching for activities in Suffolk and Norfolk, look no further! Our seal trips promise a magical experience. Specifically, you will visit Scroby Sands off Great Yarmouth, where you can witness hundreds of seals in their habitat from our comfortable jet boat.
Our unforgettable seal trips allow for interactions with sociable marine mammals, who are always curious and eager to engage with guests. In fact, you might even feel like you’re the main attraction!
It is common to spot large groups of seals at any time. For instance, they gather on the sandbanks during low tide and swim around the boat at high tide.
Ultimately, Scroby Sands, shaped by tides and currents, serves as a home for Norfolk seals. Known for its impressive wind farm, the sands provide a stunning backdrop for your seal-watching adventure!
Scroby Sands wind farm is an offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom producing up to 60MW of energy.
Itinerary of our Seal Trips
- Departure: We will begin our adventure by departing from our berth at Heritage Quay, South Pier.
- Sailing Route: As we sail through the yacht basin and out to sea, you’ll enjoy stunning views past the pier heads.
- Cruise Speed: We will then accelerate to approximately 20 knots, cruising north past notable landmarks such as Ness Point (Britain’s most easterly point), Gunton, Corton, Hopton-On-Sea, and Gorleston-On-Sea.
- Destination: Next, we will head towards the Scroby Sands Windfarm and sandbank.
- Seal Encounter: If weather conditions are favorable, we will drop anchor and turn off the engine, allowing visitors to hear the seals’ chorus in tranquil serenity. However, if the weather isn’t cooperating, we will drift silently with the tide, giving you the chance to witness the playful seals encircling our boat.
- Return Journey: Finally, we will make our way back to Lowestoft Harbour, Suffolk.
Important Information for Your Fast-Open Boat Trip
- This is a fast open boat trip**
- This trip goes out to sea
- This trip is dependent on weather and sea conditions*
- Get ready for your adventure here
*This signifies our need for favourable weather conditions for passengers to comfortably enjoy the trip. The usual factors involved are the wind’s speed and direction. If weather conditions seem likely to cause trouble, you’ll be notified at the earliest.
**Even though it’s a fast boat trip, we maintain a slow pace when in the seals’ vicinity without encroaching too much into their space. This might require us to kill the engine and drop the anchor. For clarification click here to learn more about how we strive to conserve our distinct environment and valued wildlife.
