Category Safari

Ireland · SAFARI

The 7 Best Wildlife & Sea Safaris in Ireland

7 reviewed

Pick by what your day actually looks like. These 7 wildlife & sea safaris hold up, and every entry carries its price, its running time, and the detail that decides between two that look the same.

Exhilarating Rib experience – Dingle sea safari

Exhilarating Rib experience - Dingle sea safari - The 3-hour flow: what you do out on the water

1.Exhilarating Rib experience – Dingle sea safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,349 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Thrilling 3-hour Dingle RIB sea safari for up to 12 people, with warm waterproof gear and great chances to see seals, dolphins, whales, and puffins.

“We had a beautiful blue sky day and the trip was awesome. One of my favorite activities on our trip. The captain was so knowledgeable and took us to see puffins and seals and the most amazing basking sharks! Great to see the cliffs from a boat. They provided jackets/pants and we were very comfortable.”

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Dublin Bay Seal Kayaking Safari at Dalkey

Dublin Bay Seal Kayaking Safari at Dalkey - The seal encounters: close viewing without the wildlife drama

2.Dublin Bay Seal Kayaking Safari at Dalkey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143

Kayak Dublin Bay from Bullock Harbour, paddle the Dalkey coast for seals and birds, and get UNESCO biosphere views with wetsuit gear included.

“Great tour. Very much fun! We did this with a group of friends and it was a blast! Very much recommended”

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Howth Safari Hiking Tour

Howth Safari Hiking Tour - Distance, pace, and the terrain reality check (so you pick the right day)

3.Howth Safari Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $71

Guided Howth coastal hike from Dublin with scones, cliff viewpoints, tide-based sea caves, and a personalized adventure video.

“Leoni was our hike leader! She was wonderful! I loved her knowledge of Irish history! She was also super friendly and loved questions! Thank you so much Leoni!”

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Dingle: Sea Safari by RIB Boat

Dingle: Sea Safari by RIB Boat - Cruising the West Kerry Coastline and Dingle Peninsula Cliffs

4.Dingle: Sea Safari by RIB Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · from $125

Dingle Sea Safari by RIB boat is a 2.5-hour Atlantic speed run for seals, dolphins, seabirds, and Great Blasket Island views.

“Highlight of our trip! Lovely ladies who help you into warm and waterproof clothing, and an amazing guide on the boat. We saw dolphins, seals, sharks, puffins, and more dolphins and had the time of our life. 11/10 would recommend to book this trip!”

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Private family sea safari

Private family sea safari - Captain Jimmy and why a private boat ride is worth the money

5.Private family sea safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $1,146

Private family sea safari from Dingle to Great Blasket Island with Captain Jimmy, spotting dolphins, seals, whales, and dramatic cliffs.

“Captain Jimmy was a wealth of information and shared local stories on our incredible boat ride. We saw seals, puffins, dolphins and a whale! Our whole family enjoyed this epic experience. We highly recommend Jimmy and Sea Safari!”

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Dublin: Howth Safari Hiking Tour

Dublin: Howth Safari Hiking Tour - The 10:00 AM start at The House Restaurant, scones included

6.Dublin: Howth Safari Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $67

Walk Howth’s south-facing coastal cliffs with a local guide, scones, secret coves, wildlife, and a video memento. 5 hours.

“I really enjoyed this hiking tour led by a local guide, Isaac, born and raised in Howth. We got to places and trails that were “off the beaten” track as well as the “not to be missed” better known spots. Isaac is very knowledgeable, well spoken and entertained us with historical facts as well as local anecdotes. He was also very conscientious of the safety and well being of his group. He had his dog Loki along and it was a nice addition to our outing. The 4 hours went by really quickly and he even secured us a reservation at a local seafood restaurant for a bite to eat…”

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Bog Safari Hike

Bog Safari Hike - Why peatlands matter: biodiversity, climate change, and green energy sightings

7.Bog Safari Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50Best value

A guided bog safari hike in Donegal, Ireland. Learn peatland history, myths, climate impact, and enjoy wide Wild Atlantic Way views.

“I highly recommend taking the Bog Tour. Sharon shares wisdom, information and lore in a chatty and approachable manner. Plus you get to hike in a BOG! I was lucky to have Sharon to myself and relatively good weather. We met up with one of her neighbors out working in the big so got to see how the bog places a role in the daily lives of people still. It is a unique experience that I thoroughly enjoyed!”

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