Sea lion · United Kingdom · Snorkeling
Snorkeling with sea lions in the United Kingdom
About this list
If you want to go snorkeling with sea lions in the United Kingdom, the useful question is not whether the sea lions are there but who will take you to them that way. Maptlantis lists only the 3 operators in the United Kingdom that name the sea lion as a target species and actually run snorkeling. All 3 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. Operators list different seasons, May–Sep and Mar–Nov (peak Jul–Aug) among them. There is no single season for sea lion trips in the United Kingdom, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates. Operators with structured encounter data list gray seal, dolphin, harbor porpoise, minke whale and harbor seal as target species. Ways to meet them: boat-based watching, swimming and snorkeling. Whether you may enter the water and what distance rules apply differ by country and operator. Check the program details and legal status on each operator page first.
3 listed operators
United Kingdom · England, Cornwall
AK Wildlife Cruises
SnorkelingIsland hopping & boat tripsFamily & kids- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- Adults £75 · Children £60
- Checked
- Official source
United Kingdom · England, Northumberland
Northern Latitude — Farne Islands Swim & Snorkel
SnorkelingSwimmingFamily & kids- Season
- May–Sep
- Price
- Adults £75
- Checked
- Official source
United Kingdom · Scotland, Inner Hebrides
Basking Shark Scotland
SnorkelingSwimmingMarine life encounters- Season
- Mar–Nov (peak Jul–Aug)
- Price
- From GBP 1,425 per person
- Checked
- Official source
Sea lions in other countries
Activities in the United Kingdom
Snorkeling by country
Frequently asked questions
How many operators offer snorkeling with sea lions in the United Kingdom?
3. Only operators that name the sea lion as a target species and have a confirmed snorkeling program are counted.
How much does snorkeling with sea lions in the United Kingdom cost?
All 3 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown.
When is sea lion season in the United Kingdom?
Operators list different seasons, May–Sep and Mar–Nov (peak Jul–Aug) among them. There is no single season for sea lion trips in the United Kingdom, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates.