Lobster Safari

Experience, first hand the thrill of hauling a pot and discovering its culinary treasures!

Crab and lobster fishing methods throughout the Undercliff have remained virtually the same for hundreds of years. Today, local fishermen are still landing the freshest shellfish at the same beaches and coves along the Undercliff. The majority of the catch is sold locally to pubs and restaurants. Ventnor is becoming increasingly popular for its superb 'straight from the sea' flavour and is rapidly becoming known as the seafood capital of the south.

Once we have steamed out of Ventnor Haven we will head either east or west depending on sea conditions to our pots. The pots are hauled in the same way as they were hauled 100 years ago - by hand! Watch us empty the pots of crabs and lobsters and then rebait each pot before it is thrown back over. Learn why this method of fishing is beneficial to the island's crab and lobster fishery and the importance of sustainable fishing methods for future generations. We will also talk about the effects of rising sea temperatures on the local ecology.

The lobster safari is a great experience for the whole family.