Guests at the LilyRose Hotel and visitors to Whitby travel here for a variety of reasons. It might be to grab some precious time away with loved ones, catch up with old friends, enjoy a family holiday or simply just get away from the day-to-day stresses of life.

The love of the sea, coastal scenery and nature is something that almost all our visitors have in common. Whitby, a northern Yorkshire coastal town draws us all in and bewitches us with its charm. If you are considering taking a tour during your stay with us, then let’s have a look at the Dolphin & Whale Watching Tours on offer, departing regularly from Whitby Harbour, which by the way is only a 10 min stroll from our boutique hotel – easy!

The North Sea waters off the coast of Whitby are home to many different species of sea life, dolphins and whales. If you’d like to see some awe inspiring marine life up close and personal then you have to experience from Whitby, one of the most friendly and stunning coastal towns in North Yorkshire.

Whitby has a link with the whaling industry and maritime voyages going back hundreds of years, and of course we are very proud of our ‘Whalebone Arch’ that stands proudly in Whitby beside the sea and a monument that has become a tourist attraction in itself.

Don’t miss your change to get close to some of these wonderful creatures when you come and visit. Not only will you have the chance to see dolphins and whales but there are other creatures to see including birds, seals and more.

We strongly encourage you to pre book your trips especially between June and September as most trips tend to sell out fast. There are various operators to choose from that run trips daily and vary in duration. It goes without saying that any excursions are subject to weather conditions being favourable and can be cancelled at short notice.

For more information visit www.whitbycoastalcruises.com or ask our friendly staff for further information at time of booking your stay at the LilyRose Hotel.