Ireland · SKELLIG MICHAEL BOAT TRIPS
14 reviewed
The good ones fill months ahead here, and the best fill first. Below are the 14 that earn the day, with current prices and what separates one from the next.
Private Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring from Killarney with a local guide, no driving, and stops at Valentia and Kerry Cliffs.
“Paudie was an excellent guide, and took us to many locations. We requested an extra stop and he was able to fit it in for us. His car was ver comfortable for us a party of 4.”
Private Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring with hotel pickup, sheepdog trials, forts, Killarney National Park stops, and Skelligs chocolate.
“This was the most beautiful day trip. Would highly recommend Ray he was so knowledgable and we saw so many beautiful places.”
Small-group Skellig Coast boat tour to Skellig Michael and Small Skellig views, plus Bray Head Tower, wildlife, and narrated audio.
“This tour delivered. Comfortable ride out and back to the Skelligs. The team was professional and friendly. The recorded tour guide part was great with interesting facts of the area as well as additional details from the crew. The Skelligs were absolutely breathtaking, and were captivating views from every angle. Do yourself a favor and book this tour. This felt like the “once in a lifetime” experience and I was happy to have done it.”
Small-group Killarney mini-bus tour: Ring of Kerry, Cahergall stone fort, Portmagee, Skellig Ring viewpoints, Torc Waterfall legend. From $79.
“It's one of the best trips. Martin was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and super friendly. Highly recommend!!”
Enjoy a small-group Valentia Island boat tour with glass-boat comfort, sharp local storytelling, and stops at Church Island, Beginish, and the lighthouse.
“Top of the range glass covered boat so we got protection and still the views. Both Brendan and Elizabeth were so friendly and cheerful on arrival. Great safety advice and help with life jackets at the beginning. Elizabeth's knowledge of the area and history was outstanding, delivered clearly and with humour. Brendan the skipper, having been born on the island also told some local stories and pointed out areas of interest. An amazing trip...would highly recommend this company for this trip or to The Skelligs.”
Private 8-hour Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring tour from Dingle, with coastal views, Skellig Islands, and Skellig Chocolate stop.
“Karen was great, well done. She was prompt and very informative. She answered many questions about the Irish lifestyle, past and present.”
Small-group Ring of Kerry tour from Killarney with Skellig Ring drive, Portmagee village time, and Torc Waterfall views.
“It was a delightful trip with a small group of people. Our driver , Mike, is absolute gem of knowledge and kindness. Excellent driver and gave us a fantastic tour”
Private, chauffeured photo-focused day on the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring from Killarney, with hotel pickup, flexible pacing, and weather-ready stops.
“She glad that we booked this private tour! Our guide Bertie was the best! Not only was he kind be he was extremely knowledgeable about every stop we made around the Ring of Kerry. He took us to the most amazing spots to get photographs. We had requested a stop to see sheep herding and a stop at Skelligs Chocolates and Bertie was sure to get us to both. Great experience watching the sheepdogs in action and the chocolates were great. Bertie was very informative and most importantly he is a safe driver. I would highly recommend him and the trip around the Ring of Kerry.”
Skellig Michael cruise with AquaTerra: 2 hours of wildlife spotting, multilingual audio, and views of Great Skellig from a fast boat.
“The boat was great, we had rough waters our captain Brenden delivered us safely to and from the Skellig Islands. Elisabeth our guide was well informed and very personable. The boat “Skellig Bounty” has a canopy which was a welcome feature today keeping us dry and comfortable. We spent ample time viewing the islands, we had a pod of dolphin’s swimming alongside the boat, it was specular!”
Private Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring tour from Killarney, with hotel pickup, classic sights, Atlantic views, and easy pacing.
“Booking with Kris takes the stress out of driving unfamiliar roads that are quite tricky, and in my opinion, a much better experience than a coach bus which will give you no flexibility with your trip. We booked two separate tours with Kris (Dingle Peninsula and Ring of Kerry) both of which were fantastic. Kris picked us up and dropped us off directly at our hotels and we got to see a few places off the beaten track and learn a lot about the history of the area. Will definitely book with Kris next time we are here.”
Private Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring day trip with Killarney pickup, expert driver-guide, UNESCO coast views, and flexible stops for up to 3.
“Mary was the best guide. She quickly discovered what our group was interested in seeing and molded the tour around them.”
Private 7-hour Ring of Kerry and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Killarney with pickup, flexible stops, Skelligs Chocolate stop, group up to 6.
“Annie was an excellent tour guide! We got to customize our trip and spent part of our afternoon in the lovely town of Dingle.”
Speed along the Wild Atlantic Way from Valentia Island on a 1.5-hour boat tour with wildlife spotting, caves, and lighthouse views for $74.
“It should not be named “sea safari” because it is not the main objective of the boat trip. The views are great and also the guide and the explanations, but we expected another thing. In a safari you stop according the wildlife, we saw a black guillemot quiet on the sea and the ship didn’t stop and we even doubt that the guide knew which kind of species was. There was a seal and we would have like to stop just few more minuts, we saw plovers but we were not sure about the species and it would have been cool to find out. For sure you will like the…”
Private Ring of Kerry plus Skellig Ring mini-bus tour with hotel pickup, expert commentary, cliff walks, scenic coastal driving, and Skelligs stops.
“Billy was a fun, thoughtful and knowledgeable guide. He spent time with us adults and the kids and he was passionate about Ireland history. Our tour took a bit longer than it should and he was very kind and patient. I would take another 9 hour tour with him again. There was something for everyone in the tour. from the chocolate factory, nice lunch and lots of stunning view.”
