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When visiting North Norfolk take a trip with Beans Boats to see the seals and birds on Blakeney Poin Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome on our boats.
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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 01263 740505

COVID 19, - During these strange times we are doing our very best to keep you safe and well, we follow current government guidelin

es and will ask you also to do the same, please look at these on our website before you book so there is no confusion, our boats are running reduced capacity so to give some social distancing ! 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 timetable on 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 - £20.00 and children (under 14) - £10.00, (2s & under free) tickets to be collected 30 minutes before sailing. 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 Morston quay. One of our crew wearing an orange top on the Quay will direct you to your departure point. We do special discounts for schools and group bookings, we are available for private charter, please see our website or call us. 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 approximately one hour to see the seals & birds. Our knowledgeable crew are happy to answer any questions. Dress weather appropriate, it can sometimes be windy and wet, and generally cooler on the water. Most importantly don't forget your camera! WHERE TO FIND US:
Departures are from Morston Quay. (NR25 7BH)
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 Quay. 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 80 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: [email protected]

27/11/2023

With the pupping season in full swing, best way to see some without disturbance is by boat. We unfortunately csnt see them all but do our best to show you what we can and also birds and wildlife in the harbour limited seats so best to book 01263 740505 ( Beans Boat Trips ) temples seal trips also running
All weather permitting

Hundreds of seals have been pictured on the beach at Blakeney Point in north Norfolk with pupping season well under way.

15/09/2022

Beans Seal Trips have decided to keep our boats tied up on Monday 19th September in respect to Elizabeth ll., our late Queen, All seal trips have been cancelled on monday so we can all pay our respects, and remember Her Majesty.
Sorry for any inconvenience
Normal trips resume on Tuesday ,

24/12/2021

HAPPY CHRISTMAS from all of us at Beans Boats , thankyou for all your support during 2021 !
Fingers crossed for a happy and healthy 2022,

17/11/2021

Quick flashback to few of our favourite sunsets at Blakeney Point

07/07/2021

Spotted this little cutie today , first of many common seal pups to come we hope
(Sorry not a great picture)

02/07/2021

Finally after a long week of dull weather the sun came out today!! The seals loving it!!

20/06/2021

Happy fathers day ! For a slightly different gift why not treat father to a boat trip to see the seals !
Some spaces left at 1pm and 2pm today!
Just give us a call !

02/06/2021

Just love our sunsets

21/05/2021

Sorry but again mother nature is calling the shots , all trips have had to be cancelled today (Friday 21st may) due to gale force winds. Weekend looking better !

19/05/2021

Not only do we love seal spotting we get to see some wonderful birds

15/05/2021

Not too much sun today but hopefully we will miss the rain this morning, trips at 10 & 11 am some seats still available, give us a call 01263 740505 and we will reserve them for you ! Hope to meet you there !

08/05/2021

Morning! So sorry but again to the predicted forecast of very high winds and heavy rain we have decided seal trips today (sat 8th may) are cancelled, very sorry
Looking ok for Sunday
Please phone to book as limited seats
Thank-you

04/05/2021

Very sorry but due to predicted high winds today (Tuesday 4th may) we have had to cancel all trips.
Normal service resume tomorrow once storm has passed
Very sorry !

12/04/2021

FINALLY, !! Today,! The First Seal Trip since Christmas! Great to get back on the water! Even the seals were pleased to see us !! Fingers crossed now the weather keeps good.
We are still operating the same as last year, & following the latest covid guidelines and running with very reduced numbers to keep you nicely spaced out, please visit our website for full details and timetable.
Bookings only by phone , please be patient as often busy ( keep trying you will get through) hope to see you there !!

21/03/2021

Busy weekend getting the boats from the workshop into the water, (big thanks to Steven the tractor driver and Jim Temple for teleporter launching ) We all gearing up for a hopeful start on 12th April! Watch this space! and looking forward to being back on the water again !!
FINGERS CROSSED!!

24/12/2020

Very sorry but with very strong to gale force northerly winds predicted today (XMAS eve) and below zero windchill in the interest of safety we have had to cancel all seal trips, very sorry for any inconvenience!

Also with the government changing Norfolk to Tier 4 as from Boxing day we will have to cancel all remaining scheduled trips for this year, such sad news but obviously we all need to try and keep safe,
So hopefully we will be able to start again February 2021 (will keep you posted)

Can we also say HAPPY CHRISTMAS to you all, and massive thankyou for all your support during the very strange 2020 season let's pray 2021 improves, Stay home , Keep safe and well and let's hope we will see you next season!
From all of us at Beans boats thankyou!

04/12/2020

Ok folks, hands up who has had their first mince pie of the season? The team at Morston Quay certainly have had a few!
On Saturday we are launching our new festive menu, including a mincemeat bakewell, crumbled-topped mince pies, gingerbread muffins and a cranberry and orange cream tea...not forgetting our selection of festive hot drinks. Join us for a post walk or boat-trip warmer!
For our full opening hours, check our website http://bit.ly/MorstonOpening2020

30/11/2020

With the current lockdown coming to an end we are now looking forward to re- starting the seal trips from Thursday 3rd at 9.30am upto early Jan 2021 (Boris & weather permitting) of course,
We will of course still be following government guidelines to try and keep us all as safe as possible ,
Please visit our website www.beansboattrips.co.uk for departure times, and any other details also covid safety procedures.
Please then Phone to book 01263 740505 / 740038

Its looking like another great pupping season for the grey seals so good time to come and see them!

Hope to see you there , wrap up warm and dont forget your camera!

N Trust toilets are open on Morston quay and also the cafe for some homemade snacks and hot drinks ( luxury hot chocolate is a must! )

Please be advised all trips are weather dependent and occasionally maybe cancelled at short notice!

08/10/2020

Very sorry but due to the now predicted high winds this morning we have had to cancel all seal trips (thursday 8th oct)

26/09/2020

Very sorry but due to yet again predicted high wind forecast we have had to cancel all seal trips SUNDAY 27th September, such a awful weekend of weather !

29/08/2020

Sorry but yet again due to high winds predicted all day we have had to regrettably cancel all trips today (sat 29th aug)
So sorry for any inconvenience typical bank holiday weather!!

26/08/2020

Very sorry but again due to the excessive high winds and direction of it we have had to cancel todays trips ( wed 26th aug) sorry for any inconvenience,

25/08/2020

So sorry but due to the un seasonal high winds forecast today in the interest of safety we have reluctantly decided to cancel all trips today.
Very sorry for any inconvenience

21/08/2020

Very sorry but due to exceptional high winds and big tides we regrettably have had to cancel all trips today ,(friday 21st august)
Very sorry for any inconvenience

04/07/2020

COVID-19 UPDATE
Following new government guidelines we have had good news that we can start operating our seal trips again. However, as you can imagine, we have had to make several changes to comply with new guidelines to keep us all as safe as possible while at the same time, still make it an enjoyable trip for you.
Seating will be greatly reduced to comply with social distancing.
Please take careful note of the following so you know what is required before you book….
1. PRE BOOK BY PHONE IN ADVANCE - we will have to take a contact number from you which will be kept secure for 21 days
2. BE ABLE TO EMBARK / DISEMBARK WITHOUT ASSISTANCE FROM THE CREW
3. BRING YOUR OWN HAND SANITISER TO USE BEFORE BOARDING
4. BRING YOUR OWN FACE COVERING which must be worn at all times while on-board (unless exemption applies) – this follows the latest legislation
5. PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE PREFERABLY IN ADVANCE but if necessary can be made on the day by card. If only cash is available this must be the correct amount as no change can be given. PRICES ARE CURRENTLY £13 PER TICKET – adult or child (sorry, but as we have such limited seating due to social distancing, this is the only way we can make the trips viable)
6. THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO TOILETS OR CAFÉ ON MORSTON QUAY - We hope this will change soon although this is the responsibility of the National Trust which is trying to organise the opening of these facilities
7. THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO LANDINGS ON BLAKENEY POINT and all seal trips will last approx one hour
8. FOLLOW THE LATEST RULES ON SOCIAL DISTANCING (2m on quayside, 1m on board with face covering) PLEASE RESPECT THAT IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION SOCIAL DISTANCING MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE
9. PLEASE FOLLOW STAFF INSTRUCTIONS AS THEY ARE FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY – we reserve the right to refuse passage for anyone unwilling to comply with the above - no refunds will be given
Lastly we would please ask for your patience is these uncertain times. It’s all a big change for everyone and there may be times when things don’t run as smoothly as we would like. We hope this is not too overwhelming but unfortunately, this is what we have to do in order for us to operate safely.
We look forward to seeing you and …… don’t forget your camera!

25/05/2020

This is the most strangest may bank holiday we have ever known. No trips and very few boats in the harbour, and with this perfect sunny weather this would have been a cracking day on the water! But we must all keep safe and healthy so all we can do is hope and pray these horrid times will improve and some normal life will resume,
Hopefully we will get back on the water soon but in the meantime all the seals we can show you are from some older pics
Keep safe everyone , enjoy the sun ! Hope see you soon

12/04/2020

HAPPY EASTER from all of us at Beans Boats from what i can say is the most surreal Easter ever known , Below a few pictures from Morston quay this morning! Lovely and sunny, high tide, bank holiday weekend and not a sole about !! As much as its horrible to see we all say a big thank you for following government guidelines and staying away, Lets hope things we soon return to some sort of normality and we can all get out on the water again!
Keep safe and well everyone, hope see you later in the year !

23/03/2020

Apoligies for the delay in posting but a following much careful consideration at the weekend we decided to make the very sad decision to stop running the boat trips to the seals for the foreseeable future.

We were hoping being out in the fresh open air would be a helpful thing, however, we are now conscious of the impact of encouraging group gatherings, and feel it is our duty to support government guidelines and reduce the impact of spreading this horrid virus.

We wish all everyone the very best and hope you all come out the other side ok, please keep safe and hopefully will be able to see you in the summer !

16/03/2020

Corona virus!! In this worrying time of the unknown we are carrying on as usual. The crew are taking extra care with health and hygiene, ! There are also National Trust toilets with handwashing facilities on site, all our boats are open so plenty of clean fresh air
We hope to continue every day weather permitting, so if you want to see some big blue skies, get some fresh air and of course see some seals come and join us on a trip .
All departure times on our website www.beansboattrips.co.uk or phone 01263 740505 or 740038 and we will save your seats
Look forward to seeing you !

Address

Quay Lane
Holt
NR257BH

Telephone

+441263740505

Website

http://www.beansboattrips.co.uk/

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