IRELAND
Ireland's standouts.
The 10 most popular cruises & boat tours in Ireland. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Take a 45-minute River Liffey cruise with a live English guide, past Ha’penny Bridge, Custom House, Docklands, Jeanie Johnston, and Dublin Port history.
“the tour guide was really good and funny. excellent”
Galway day trip to Inisheer and Cliffs of Moher with ferry, coach, island time, and a boat cruise under the cliffs.
“What an experience! We had perfect blue sky weather and saw the Cliffs of Moher from water and land. Definitely a highlight of our trip! Alan was brilliant -- providing much on Ireland's history to include the famine and provided food and music recommendations in Galway.”
From Galway to Inis Oirr and the Cliffs of Moher. Ferry, boat cruise, and time above and below the cliffs on one well-timed day.
“Had a lovely day traveling to see the Golden circle and the Kurið crater. Our guide Anna was spectacular. She was a wealth of knowledge and positivity, she even sang for us in Icelandic which was beautiful. The weather was perfect you couldn't ask for a better day to see the sights and tour around…”
A 90-minute Clew Bay cruise from Westport with heated seating, live English storytelling, iconic islands, and seal sightings.
“A wonderful boat trip filled with great information about the islands and a joyful tour guide who made it so fun and entertaining. The boat was a nice size, with seating indoors and outdoors on top deck. Great value and a spendid way to see the islands. Highly recommend.”
Sail Galway to Inis Mór and back for Cliffs of Moher views from sea level, with audio guide, bar service, and plenty of sea-bird spotting.
“Good experience starting from Ferry and then Aran Island including Cliffs of Moher visuals. Great site for eyes.”
A 45-minute Dublin Liffey cruise with a local guide. See Samuel Beckett Bridge, Ha’penny Bridge, and Docklands from the water.
“Short trip but really interesting. The guide was fab and funny. Really enjoyed. Worth the money. Would recommend”
Heated glass-boat cruise on Lough Léin from Ross Castle Pier, with wildlife, Innisfallen monastery ruins, and Carrauntoohil views.
“A very interesting boat tour with some truly impressive sights to see”
50-minute boat tour from Howth to Ireland’s Eye for cliff views, UNESCO biosphere wildlife, and lively skipper commentary in small groups.
“I went with my 2 boys 6 and 4 years old respectively. The guide was very knowledgeable and was so kind and friendly with the boys. It was the perfect mix of relaxing and informative. The captain gave us loads of information about the birds and islands without overloading us and gave us lots of…”
Howth cliffs by boat with live captain commentary. Spot seals, seabirds, Howth Lighthouse, and Ireland’s Eye on a 50-minute cruise.
“Beautiful views and amazing cruise! I would definitely recommend!”
Sail from Galway to Inis Mór, then pass the Cliffs of Moher by sea. Expect wildlife, big views, and sometimes rough water.
“Fabulous way to spend the day! Beautiful scenery, fun on the Aran Island. Getting to see the cliffs of moher from the water was spectacular! The crew was nice and helpful.”
