Aboard · IRELAND BOAT TOURS
The 5 best ireland boat tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Join Dublin Discovered for a 45-minute cruise from Custom House Quay. An English-speaking guide such as Gerry, Jerry, Lucy, Tony, or Peter may bring the Liffey’s Viking, canal, docklands, and bridge stories to life aboard an all-weather 48-passenger boat.
“Excellent Tour guide! Enjoyed his personality and his educational info”
Travel from Galway to Inisheer and the Cliffs of Moher with a local guide such as Alan, Phil, or Pavel. You get two hours on Inisheer, a ferry ride below the cliffs when weather allows, and one hour at the visitor centre. Expect a scenic, very full 10-hour day.
“This was a great tour! Really well timed out with a good amount of time in both the Arán Islands and Cliff of Moher. Allen was absolutely awesome, really made the tour fun and informative. Thanks so much!!”
Travel from Galway to Doolin, ferry to Inis Oirr, then see the Cliffs of Moher from sea level and the cliff top. Guides such as Dave and Tommy add local stories, music, and practical help. Bring a snack, sturdy shoes, and a jacket for this long, weather-sensitive day.
“Dave our guide and driver was great ! Very knowledgeable and funny !”
Spend 90 minutes cruising Clew Bay from Westport with live English commentary, outdoor deck views, a heated lounge, onboard Wi-Fi, and a cafe-bar. Expect oyster farms, seals, Croagh Patrick, Clare Island, John Lennon’s island, and entertaining guides such as Oscar and Orla.
“Wonderful guide - friendly crew- accommodations were great - Westport beautiful! The guide Oscar was particularly friendly- funny and knowledgeable”
Board the MV Lily of Killarney at Ross Castle for a one-hour cruise on Lough Léin. Your English-speaking captain, often Paul or Frank, points out Innisfallen Island, Carrauntoohil, ancient oak and yew forests, wildlife, and Killarney National Park from a heated glass-covered boat.
“I would give this tour a 20/10 if I could. It was so educational and enlightening. The tour guide was very knowledgeable of the area. And the photos we got were breathtaking!! I will definitely do this again with my daughters”
Pick a river, a coast or a harbour.
