Ireland · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
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A river cruise through the middle of Dublin, a sailing out under the Cliffs of Moher, a bay full of drumlin islands off Westport. What separates these boat trips is what you see from the water: how long each runs, whether there is commentary or a bar aboard, how it handles a rough day, and the fare.
45-minute River Liffey cruise from Custom House Quay with live Dublin history, Docklands views, and stories from Vikings to reclaimed land.
“Fantastic little cruise on the River Liffey. Very knowledgeable guide. Extremely entertaining. Very enjoyable.”
Galway to Inisheer and the Cliffs of Moher, with a ferry, boat cruise under the cliffs, live commentary, and smart timed stops.
“This trip was the highlight of our entire trip - so well done!!! The tour guide Phil was the best tour guide we ever had, anywhere! And everyone was right....if you want to see the cliffs, you need to see from the water. 100 percent correct!!! We also stopped at the top of the cliffs and if that was my only viewing of them I would have been disappointed. The trip to the island was also wonderful. Highly recommend doing the horse/carriage little tour. It's only 15 euro per person but gives you a little tour around the island and drops you at the pub for a little lunch. Overall…”
Bus, ferry, and cruise from Galway to Inisheer and the Cliffs of Moher, plus top views, a pub stop, and Wild Atlantic Way scenery.
“Worth every cent, great tour. The guide was very knowledgeable, funny and helpful. The island tour was great with lots of options of what to do. Would highly recommend”
A 90-minute Clew Bay cruise from Westport with heated comfort, outdoor views, and lively storytelling, plus seals, islands, and history.
“This was a beautiful trip around Clew Bay. The staff were lovely. Got an interesting and funny history of the local Islands. It was great seeing the seals and birds up close too. You could rent binoculars onboard for €2! The trip flew and they had a man playing music at the end. We did evening tour which we greatly prefer. So peaceful. Well worth the 90 minutes.”
Sail from Galway to Inis Mór on a real ferry, then cruise past the Cliffs of Moher from sea-level with audio guides and wildlife.
“The crew on-board were awesome. Very watchful and observant. Their experience shows ! Great scenery on and around islands …”
See Dublin from the River Liffey in 45 minutes, with live local stories, Calatrava bridge views, and Ha'penny Bridge sights.
“Absolutely loved this!! We never knew about any of the history that we were told about, and the guide on the boat was so passionate about his home and his history, we were just all sat in awe of him the whole tour! Highly recommend!”
Warm glass-boat cruise on Lough Léin from Ross Castle, with Innisfallen Island, deer and eagles, and views of Carrauntoohil.
“Really enjoyed the trip. Paul was lovely and very interesting. We could have listened to him for hours.”
50-minute small-group cruise from Howth around Ireland's Eye, with live commentary, seabirds, seals, caves, and cliffs.
“It was great fun and the weather was great, so it was smooth sailing throughout! Guide was great, would highly reccommend!”
Cruise past Howth Cliffs on a fast, scenic boat ride with live captain commentary, seals, and great Dublin Bay views.
“Excellent, great excursion, great local guide with lots of experience. Would go again.”
Cruise from Galway to Inis Mór, then pass the Cliffs of Moher by sea. 8.5-hour day with wildlife sightings and free time on the island.
“Very well organised, safe is very friendly and facilities and choice of drinks on board was fantastic. Parking in Galway and getting to the pier was very easy - instructions are very well explained on the ticket. Highly recommend this tour.”
Small-group day trip from Galway with a sea cruise of the Cliffs of Moher and time on Inis Oirr, plus Connemara scenery.
“Outstanding experience of seeing the Cliffs from the boat. Absolutely enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it provided that the weather is in your favor.”
Board the Puffin from Howth and cruise the cliffs plus Ireland’s Eye, with live narration, seals, birds, and big Dublin Bay views.
“I enjoyed my trip with my grandson, staff were friendly and helpful. Very informative. I’d highly recommend”
One-way Dublin Bay cruise from Sir John Rogerson's Quay to Dun Laoghaire East Pier, with big harbour views, onboard WiFi, and a snack bar.
“The boat ride was long and boring. No narration. Did not know what we were looking at. Hard to find the starting location. It would have been better to take the transfer to town from the cruise ship.”
A 1.5-hour all-weather catamaran cruise into Killary Fjord, Ireland’s only fjord, with Connemara views, commentary, and onboard food options.
“Interesting, fun, relaxing,educational, good provision of food and drink, clean facilities, punctual.”
Relax on the River Nore with a guided Kilkenny boat tour, views of Kilkenny Castle and St. Canice’s Cathedral, small group.
“Great, short boat ride down the Nore River with lively narratives from our Portuguese captain. Highly recommended!”
