Set sail on an unforgettable adventure this summer with Dolphin Survey Boat Trips, where breathtaking encounters with dolphins and stunning Cardigan Bay scenery await you—now with an exclusive 15% discount for Wildlife Trust members!

Steve Hartley, is the owner of Dolphin Survey Boat Trips, the original ecotourism operation in New Quay and Cardigan Bay, taking paying passengers out to see the local marine wildlife.

Steve has over 30 years of experience running and operating boats in Cardigan Bay, now retired from active Lifeboat duties Steve was second coxswain on New Quay’s All weather lifeboat and served as a member of the Lifeboat crew for over 40 years.

Steve is passionate about his work and about the wildlife in Cardigan Bay. His passion ignited during his time spent on the water, initially as a fisherman and then as a charter boat operator. During this time Steve was amazed at the wealth of wildlife in Cardigan Bay and the wider Irish Sea and wanted to share this passion so in 1996 he founded the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (CBMWC) in order to raise awareness of the wildlife found in the bay.

Steve Hartley said, "Having been involved in marine conservation in Cardigan Bay for over 40 years and working closely with the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales through its relationship with the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, I am incredibly proud of our achievements in raising awareness about local marine wildlife. Establishing the Cardigan Bay Wildlife Centre was a pivotal moment for me, proving an opportunity to inspire others about the fantastic marine wildlife we have here. Now, I am excited to share these experiences with Wildlife Trust members from across Wales and beyond by offering a 15% discount on boat trip bookings with Dolphin Survey Boat Trips".

Dolphin Survey Boat trips operates two boats out of New Quay harbour, Anna Lloyd and Sulaire, skippered by either Steve himself or Simon who has been working on boats for over 15 years. Simon has also been a member of New Quay lifeboat crew for 20 years, currently serving as a lifeboat helm and mechanic.

Code is WTSWW2024 this will give people 15% off any (1 hour  or 1 hour 30min) boat trips running in August and September 2024, if they book online we also added in a box where we ask them to put in the membership number.

Boat trips can be booked online at www.dolphinsurveyboattrips.co.uk  or call the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (CBMWC) on 01545 560032 or visit the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre in New Quay to book.