Celebrate World Ocean Day Sail (2027)
Mark World Ocean Day with a 3.5-hour wildlife sail across Plymouth Sound National Marine Park - 1,000+ species, seals and seabirds, aboard Bounty.
A snapshot of the experience
Celebrate World Ocean Day on the UK's first National Marine Park
Mark World Ocean Day with a sail through one of Britain's most remarkable marine environments. Plymouth Sound is home to more than 1,000 species of international importance and over 600 historic shipwrecks - every voyage is a wildlife encounter waiting to happen.
Sail Plymouth Sound — the UK's first National Marine Park
Look out for seals, dolphins and seabirds
Waters home to 1,000+ species of international importance
Pass over 600+ historic shipwrecks beneath the surface
Hear conservation stories from a round-the-world sailor
In partnership with Plymouth Sound National Marine Park
Further details
All you need to know
A 3.5-hour sail through one of Britain's most remarkable marine environments. Departing Mount Batten, we explore Plymouth Sound National Marine Park - home to more than 1,000 species of international importance and over 600 historic shipwrecks - with every voyage a chance for a wildlife encounter.
- Skippered sail with Conrad Humphreys
- Marine wildlife and conservation insight
- Spinlock lifejackets for all guests
- Free parking at Mount Batten
- Proudly partnered with Plymouth Sound National Marine Park
- Warm jacket and layers
- Sun hat and sun cream
- Water bottle
- Trainers or soft shoes suitable for sailing
- A little cash for refreshments ashore
- Donation to Plymouth Sound National Marine Park
- Bounty merchandise for sale
- Private charter for your own group
We depart from the Mount Batten Centre in Plymouth, with free parking on site. Exact directions and a what3words location are sent to you ahead of your trip. Please arrive in good time before departure for your safety briefing and lifejacket fitting.
- Duration: approximately 3.5 hours
- Group size: up to 7 guests
- When: around World Ocean Day each June (typically 6–8 June)
- Children: under-16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; children's lifejackets suit ages 8–16 and we can't accommodate infants
- Weather: alternative date or full refund if we cancel for bad weather
Celebrate the sea that gives us so much
Mark World Ocean Day where it matters most — out on the water of Britain's first National Marine Park.