WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Lobster Rolls and Seal Banks: A Four‑Person Seafood Feast from Wells‑next‑the‑Sea
A 2.5‑hour RIB outing that pairs a locally prepared seafood meal with a choice of seal‑watching at Blakeney Point or a moored meal off Scolt Head/Brancaster.
Lobster Rolls and Seal Banks: A Four‑Person Seafood Feast from Wells‑next‑the‑Sea.
From Wells‑next‑the‑Sea you board a RIB for a short coastal sortie that culminates in a locally prepared seafood meal served onboard. The menu — from lobster Maine roll to crab quiche and spiced prawn cocktail — is matched to a simple choice of route: east toward the seal colonies at Blakeney Point and a meal in Blakeney Harbour, or west to Scolt Head Island with a moored service in Brancaster Harbour.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A locally prepared seafood feast aboard
The onboard meal, prepared by The Award Winning Wells Crab Hoise, features a Lobster Maine Roll, Old Bay Crab Quiche, Salmon & Cream Cheese Cigar and a Spiced Prawn & Crayfish Cocktail — served during the outing.
Choose seals at Blakeney or an island mooring
You decide the day's route: head east for seal‑watching at Blakeney Point with the meal in Blakeney Harbour, or head west to Scolt Head Island and moor in Brancaster Harbour for the meal before returning to Wells.
Intimate, small‑boat dining
The experience pairs a short RIB run with an intimate onboard service from a noted local seafood provider, designed around a small passenger complement.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The 2.5‑hour RIB trip is compact and focused: a brisk launch from Wells, a short coastal run to either Blakeney Point or Scolt Head Island, a pause to moor and eat the locally prepared seafood, then a return to Wells Harbour. The itinerary gives you the option to prioritise wildlife viewing or an island mooring for the meal; the whole outing is planned to fit within the two‑and‑a‑half‑hour window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing lasts 2.5 hours.
Meet at the Tug Boat yard, East quay, Wells‑next‑the‑Sea.
Bring warm clothing and wear flat shoes. Life jackets are supplied for all passengers.
Maximum of 4 passengers per trip.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the trip last?
The trip duration is 2.5 hours.
Where do we meet the boat?
The meeting point is the Tug Boat yard on the East quay in Wells‑next‑the‑Sea.
What is included in the seafood meal?
The meal includes a Lobster Maine Roll, Old Bay Crab Quiche, Salmon & Cream Cheese Cigar, and a Spiced Prawn & Crayfish Cocktail prepared by The Award Winning Wells Crab Hoise.
Can we see seals on the trip?
Yes — one route option takes you east to see the seals at Blakeney Point before the meal in Blakeney Harbour.
Can we choose the destination on the day?
You can choose whether to head east to Blakeney Point or west toward Scolt Head Island/Brancaster Harbour on the day of the trip.
Are life jackets provided?
Life jackets are supplied for all passengers.