IRELAND
Ireland's standouts.
The 4 most popular wildlife tours in Ireland. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Ride a Dingle RIB to the Blasket Islands Marine Park for seals, dolphins, whales, and puffins. 2.5 hours; small group.
“It is lots of fun. You will get wet. Your guide is awesome and knowledgeable. Just know that the sea can be temperamental and you might encounter a bit of rough water, but it’s an adventure worth doing!”
A flexible 4-hour wildlife boat trip from Dingle to search for dolphins, whales, seals, and seabirds along dramatic cliffs and sea caves.
“Very cool tour, our guide Dermot (sorry if I’m misspelling) was very informative and passionate about the wildlife. Loved hearing about his experiences with Fungi the dolphin!”
A 1.5-hour RIB wildlife and history cruise in Dublin Bay from Dun Laoghaire, with live guide commentary, binoculars, and all-weather gear.
Private day from Dublin to Wicklow for cliff views, grey seals, Viking-and-Norman stops, and a look inside Wicklow Gaol.
“Had a wonderful time with Diana. She was informative and fun. Her knowledge of the area was very evident. She is also extremely knowledgeable of the areas plants and birds. My husband and I enjoyed a hike along the sea with wonderful views of the cliffs and water. We also saw seals with their pups.…”
