About Beans Boat Trips
When visiting North Norfolk take a trip with Beans Boats to see the seals and birds on Blakeney Point, Trips run from Morston Quay throughout the year!
Beans Boat Trips Description
On your visit to North Norfolk, join us on one of our daily boat trips from Morston Quay to see the seals & birds in their natural environment at Blakeney Point.
As seats are limited we strongly advise you to book; bookings are only taken by telephone on either 01263 740505 or 01263 740038.
TIMETABLE:
Daily throughout the summer (1st April - 31st October) as well as regularly throughout the winter.
Our departure times change daily as we can only operate with the tide.
See our news feed for a week by week timetable or for an advance timetable go to our website and click on the Month you require.
We also run extra trips at busy times - please call for details.
PRICES & BOOKING INFO:
Adults - £12. 00 and children (under 14) - £6. 00, tickets to be collected 30 minutes before sailing where possible.
When you book you will receive details of the departure point, time and where to collect your tickets. All our boats are orange and white and leave from the landing stage marked “BEANS BOATS PLEASE WAIT HERE”. Usually one of our crew wearing an orange top is on the Quay to show you to your departure point.
Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome on our boats.
We do special discounts for schools and group bookings, we are available for private charter, please see our website or call us for details.
We also have gift vouchers available for an unusual and thoughtful gift idea, see our website for details.
ON YOUR TRIP:
The trip itself will last an hour just to see the seals, we also do an optional landing on Blakeney Point for 30 minutes to an hour (depending on the tide & weather), here you may like to take a walk up to the Old Lifeboat House or relax near one of the secluded sand dunes, the beach at the Point is also a safe spot for children to have a splash in the water.
Our knowledgeable crew are happy to answer any questions.
Dress weather appropriate, it can sometimes be windy and wet.
Most importantly don't forget your camera!
WHERE TO FIND US:
Normal departures are from Morston Quay.
The small village of Morston is situated along the A149 coast road between Blakeney and Wells-Next-The-Sea. It is well sign posted and is easily accessible.
The Coast Hopper bus coming from either Wells-Next-The-Sea or Cromer also stops in Morston, either by Morston Green or by the Anchor Inn, from both stops you can walk for about 10 minutes to the bottom of the Quay.
Here there is ample car parking (free to National Trust members) also toilets and a small café.
OUR HISTORY:
Beans Seal Trips have been a family run business for over 50 years and we are proud to show you a safe way to enjoy a close up view of the wildlife - without disturbing it.
Any enquiries feel free to email us: info@beansboattrips. co. uk
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Very sorry but due to predicted high winds and heavy rain this afternoon (sun 29th) we have decided to cancel the 6.30pm trip this evening ! Very sorry for any inconvenience!
LOOK who turned up again last week!! She has been seen on & off over the last few years & it was great to see her again last week (Briefly) - She was branded by a German seal rescue centre at Nordeney just before her release. A female Common Seal named (Yvonne) hence YO! and she was released on 17/9/1995 as a three month old weaned pup. The animals were formerly marked in this way. Since 1998 they are marked with tags on the back flippers. So shes now apprx 23 yrs old! Common seals live on average 30 years!
What another Incredible week of Hot Weather, Absolutely perfect on the water, Seals and Birds putting on a great show for us all, lots of Boating action! With the weather set to last come and see for yourself!
Trips this week - (Departures) Mon 23rd July 2.15pm & 3.15pm... Tues 24th 3.00pm & 4.00pm Wed 25th4.00pm & 5.00pm Thur 26th 4.45pm & 5.45pm Fri 27th 5.15pm & 6.15pm Sat 28th 9.30am & 10.30am Sun 29th 10.00am & 6.30pm
With it now being school holiday's BOOKING is strongly advised PLEASE PHONE 01263 740505 or 740038 (8.30am - 6pm any day) we will reserve your seats & you pay on the day! more info www.beansboattrips.co.uk Hope to see you there!! (FEW pictures from the Trips)
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WOW what cracking weather!! Such a glorious weekend, great to see lots of activity on the water!! We've had some fantastic trips this week with the seals loving the sun (Think one or two even got bit sun burnt -see photos) Good forecast ahead Departure times-
Mon 16th July 10.15am & 11.15am... Tues 17th 10.30 & 12 noon Wed 18th 10 am & 11am Thurs 19th 10.30am & 11.30am Fri 20th 11am & 12 noon Sat 21st 12 noon & 1.00pm Sun 22nd 1.00pm & 2.00pm
Many trips with optional landing on Blakeney Point to save seats please PHONE 01263 740505 or 740038 (you pay on the day) more info www.beansboattrips.co.uk look forward to seeing you there!
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With such great weather we have been having some suburb trips on the water seeing the seals and birds! Forecasts looking good so perfect time to come and see for yourself! Departure Times this week- Tues 10th July 2.45pm & 3.45pm Wed 11th 3.45pm & 4.45pm Thur 12th 4.30pm & 5.30pm... Fri 13th 9.00am & 5.30pm Sat 14th 9.45am & 6.15pm Sun 15th 9.30am & 10.30am Mon 16th 10.15am & 11.15am
more info visit www.beansboattrips.co.uk Phone 01263 740505 or 740038 to reserve seats (you pay on the day) look forward to seeing you there! (few photos from the trips last week!!)
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With some cracking weather last week we had some lovely trips and with a good forecast this week ahead could be a good time to come and see the seals and birds! (few pictures below taken on trips last week) DEPARTURE TIMES - Mon 2nd July 10am & 11.30am Tues 3rd 10.30am & 12 noon... Wed 4th 10am & 11am Thurs 5th 10.30 & 11.30am Fri 6th 11am & 12 noon Sat 7th 11.30am & 12.30pm Sun 8th 12.30pm & 1.30pm
Several trips this week include landing on Blakeney Point (more info when you call to book) Please PHONE 01263 740505 or 740038 we will save your seats and you pay on the day more info also www.beansboattrips.co.uk look forward to seeing you there !!
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Lovely weather for a trip on the water at the moment, with the warm weather Tern eggs hatching daily and we've been lucky to spot several chicks (some on photos below) Seals also loving the sun! Departures this week Wed 20th 11am & 12 noon Thur 21st 11.30am & 12.30pm Fri 22nd 12.30pm & 1.30pm... Sat 23rd 1.45pm & 2.45pm Sun 24th 2.30pm & 3.30pm Mon 25th 3.30pm & 4.30pm Tue 26th 4.15pm & 5.15pm Wed 27th 5pm & 6pm
Several trips with optional landing on Blakeney Point More info visit website www.beansboattrips.co.uk & PHONE 01263 740505 or 740038 and we will reserve your seats, (you pay on the day) look forward to seeing you there
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Lots to see on the water with the weather SLOWLY improving! Bird life very active with the Terns breeding on the end of the Point Shelduck ducklings, Oystercatcher chicks, and of course several seals! Departure Times this week:- 10th June - 17th June) Sun10th 2.30pm & 3.30pm Mon 3.15pm & 4.15pm Tues 4.00pm... Wed 4.45pm Thur 9.15am & 5.45pm Fri 10.00am Sat 10.45am Sun 17th 10.30am & 11.30am
For more info please visit www.beansboattrips.co.uk Or Phone 01263 740505 or 740038 (8.30am -6pm) we will save your seats and you pay on the day! Hope to see you there ! don't forget your camera!!
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With Bank Holiday and 1/2 term upon us AND a pretty good weather forecast its a great time to come a see the Seals and Birds at Blakeney Point, Trips running daily :-
Fri 25th May 2pm & 3pm Sat 26th 3pm & 4pm Sun 27th 3.45pm & 4.45pm... Mon 28th 4.30pm & 5.30pm Tue 29th 5.15pm & 6.15pm Wed 30th 9.30am & 6pm Thur 31st 9am & 10am Fri 1st June 9.45am & 10.45am Sat 2nd 10.15 am & 11.15am
Please PHONE 01263 740505 or 740038 (8.30am -6pm 7 days) and we will reserve your seats, could be busy so please book a day or two ahead if possible, please be patient as phone lines will be busy and keep trying. more info www.beansboattrips.co.uk hope to see you there!
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With the weather improving, seal numbers increasing and the Terns showing well its a good time to take a trip to see them! Departures this week! Sat 12th May 3pm & 4pm Sun 13th 3.45pm Mon 14th 4.30pm... Tue 15th 5pm Wed 16th 9.30am & 5.45pm Thurs 17th 10.15am Fri 18th 10am & 11am
More info visit www.beansboattrips.co.uk please PHONE 01263 740505 or 740038 to reserve seats (8.30am - 6pm) Hope you can make it, see you there! don't forget your camera!!
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FINALLY some warmer weather and some SUN (even predicted for the bank holiday weekend!!) Perfect chance to have a trip on the water, SEAL TRIP DEPARTURES - Fri 4th May 10am & 11.30am Sat 5th 10.30am & 12 noon Sun 6th 10am & 11am Mon 7th 10.30am & 11.30am... Tues 8th 11am & 12 noon Wed 9th 12.30pm & 1.30pm Thurs 10th 1.30pm & 2.30pm
MANY trips with optional LANDING on Blakeney Point! Please Phone 01263 740505 or 740038 for more details and to reserve your seats (between 8.30am & 6pm) more info also on web www.beansboattrips.co.uk dont forget you sunscreen & your camera!!
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Due to predicted high winds for Monday 30th April unfortunately we have decided to cancel the trips! Possibly also Sunday 29th 5pm trip if forecast is correct! Sorry for any inconvenience (please phone to check this afternoon ) thanks Hopefully trips will resume as normal on Tuesday!!
Well how about this!! some sunshine at last, on the water is was Simply, Simply, Luvely!!! With the forecast looking good for the next few days why not come and have a trip! DEPARTURES Thurs 19th April 10am &11am Fri 20th 10.00am & 11.30am Sat 21st 10am & 11am... Sun 22nd 10.30 & 11.30am Mon 23rd 11am & 12 noon Tues 24th 12.15pm & 1.15pm Wed 25th 1.30pm & 2.30pm
Some trips this week also LANDING on Blakeney Point! More Info and to reserve seats please PHONE 01263 740505 or 740038 (between 8.30am & 6pm) also more info on website www.beansboattrips.co.uk hope to see you there!
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UPDATE: whilst on the seal trip today, we heard the "keerik" "keerik"calls from above ! and yes this was the first sighting of our feathered friends from West Africa the Sandwich Terns ! only spotted 3 but hopefully lots more to come Is spring finally here???? (pictures from last year)
HAPPY EASTER! Easter Half Term Holiday Departures- Good friday 4.30pm Sat 31st 9.00am & 5.15pm... Sun 1st April 9.45am & 5.45pm Easter Monday 9.30am & 10.30am Tues 3rd 10.00am & 11.00am Wed 4th 10.30am & 11.30am Thur 5th 11.00am & 12 noon Fri 6th 10.00am & 11.00am
Lets hope the weather warms up !! to reserve your seats please PHONE 01263 740038 or 740505 (8.30am -6pm) more info www.beansboattrips.co.uk wrap up warm and dont forget your camera !
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Due to predicted weather forecast of very strong sub zero winds and snow this weekend (sat 17th & sun 18th March) we have decided for safety to cancel all trips. Very sorry for any inconvenience. Trips hopefully resume on Monday! Departure times- Mon 19th 9.30am Tues 20th 10.00am... Wed 21st 10.30am Thur 22nd 11.00am Fri 23rd 11.00am Sat 24th 11.00am Sun 25th 11.00am
Please phone 01263 740505 0r 740038 to reserve seats and check sailings, more info www.beansboattrips.co.uk
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great trip with family and friends. Its cold out there though!!
What a fab trip. Can recommend enough!
We went out with Beans today. Despite the weather we had an amazing time. The crew were fantastic and kept us informed and entertained throughout (Jason's pirate jokes though �). We saw loads of seals both in the water and lazing on the sand banks as well as Sandwich Terns, Oyster Catchers and Brent Geese. Be warned it does get cold so wrap up and you will get wet (it is a boat after all). Fortunately we were well prepared. This has been the highlight of our Easter break. Thank you Beans.
We loved our trip to see the seals. Friendly staff and we were fortunate with the weather too.
Thanks beans boats.
We all thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Beans Boat Trips. The 2 gentlemen were very informative and made the trip even more fun. We saw plenty of Seals close up. I would definitely recommend this company and intend going again in the near future. Thanks to all involved.
We (family of 4) went out on the trip today, it was brilliant. The crew were excellent, very informative and gave everyone on the boat plenty of time and opportunity to see and take photos of the seals. Perfect weather and an all round great trip. Thank you.
Very well organised, and we thought Beans offered the best value for money. The Crew (John and Norman) knew their stuff and gave us lots of information about the seabirds and the seals themselves. All in all, a brilliant afternoon with lots of laughs.
This boat trip was well organised with very friendly staff talking to us all the time giving lots of information
We loved getting of the boat and spending time on the island.
I would definitely recommend this trip to young and the older customer. 👍
This boat trip is worth every penny. We have a 5yr and 3yr old and they loved every minute. To see the seals in their natural environment was so lovely. Jas and John our captains for the day were funny and full of interesting information. Can't wait to come back
Me and hubby went out on the boat trip yesterday. We had an amazing time and would like to say a big thank you to you all. The tour was really informative and friendly. You went out of the way to make sure we all got to see some seals in the sea as well as those on the shore. Throughly recommended and we will definitely be back. Thank you.
Impromptu trip to see the seals after our 2nd unsuccessful trip to Wells when again we couldn't find anywhere to park. So pleased we popped by this lovely National Trust site and managed to book on Beans Boat trips. Saw lots of seals including babies. Very informative and caring staff, we felt very safe on their capable hands and had a lovely trip with lots of memories and photos.
Had a fantastic trip today! There weren't many seals but plenty of birds and lovely guides John and John to keep us entertained. We absolutely loved the relaxed trip. We were offered a free trip the next day because the seals were shy which was a lovely thing for them to do, especially as they have no control over the wildlife. I would definitely recommend these guys to everybody x
Great trip, brilliant crew, definitely recommend!!
Friendly staff, very well informed and such a lovely way to explore the inlets of the north Norfolk coast. Excellent value for money.
Excellent boat trip on Wednesday, lovely seeing the seals. Very informative commentary!
Booked a private boat trip to see the Seals etc.
for 6 adults, 3 kids and 2 dogs, as a treat on my wife Abbey's, 40th birthday.
Was worth every extra penny of what it would have cost to have gone on a standard 'public trip'.
Plenty of room to move about, easy viewing for Seals and other wildlife, much better photo opportunies, inc. family shots, which otherwise probably wouldn't have been possible.
Graham, our Captain for the trip was super friendly, helpful and very knowledgable regards to not just the Seals, but other Wildlife, local history plus other unrelated local information.
I know we all thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would definately do again ourselves and recommend Beans Boats in particular to anybody else considering a trip.
Thank you so much!
Amazing trip! What a privilege to be able to see so many seals on one trip! (Over 200!) My son & nephew couldn't believe they were able to see seals in their natural habitat! Myself, husband and sis in law loved the experience too.
Would definitely recommend a visit! Lovely staff and great crew, informative and happy...
We went on the boat trip today with two young children, we were not warned until on the boat that we might get wet and our 11 month old got wet, the water was cold and my husband was soaked trying to stop our daughter getting even wetter. We had waterproof clothing in the car if we had been told when we had booked the tickets then we would have changed, there is no warning on the leaflets either. I do not think this trip is suitable for children under 3 years either, we were worried about their safety.
Very happy with boat trip & staff on the boat BUT one particular lady member of staff on shore taking money totally on a power trip! Rude, arrogant, unprofessional, awkward even the staff at the National Trust agreed as they've had many complaints about her too. Next time we go we will use a different company as there are others on quay & more professional looking outfits also when recommending to others too.