Ireland · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 cruises & boat tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
45-minute Dublin River Liffey cruise with live local commentary, Docklands views, Jeanie Johnston and Ha'penny Bridge for about $23.
“The guide and the Boat Captain were very nice and polite. I enjoyed the tour.”
Galway to Inisheer and the Cliffs of Moher with a ferry cruise, top views, live guide commentary, and Wild Atlantic Way stops.
“We had an amazing experience on our tour to Inis Oírr and the Cliffs of Moher. Alan, our guide, was friendly and shared so much interesting information about the areas we visited or passed along the way. He made the day even more memorable. Before arriving at Inis Oírr, Alan shared the best options for spending time on the island. In spite of it being a busier than usual day, he helped everyone get set up so they could see Inis Oírr either by bicycle, horse and carriage, or van. We chose to take the horse and carriage tour and it was terrific. The driver took us around the island,…”
From Galway, visit Inis Oirr and the Cliffs of Moher by bus and ferry, see the cliffs from above and below, then cruise back.
“We had a great day on the bus, aran island cruise, cliffs of Moher tour. Dave was our tour guide and bus driver. He was personable and very knowledgeable about the area. We had a fabulous day and I would recommend everyone to book this great adventure/tour. Cheers!”
Clew Bay cruise from Westport with heated lounge and live narration, oyster farms, Croagh Patrick, seals, plus WiFi onboard.
“Great way to appreciate the bay and its history. Crew were extremely friendly and welcoming and some great Irish humour on display. I’m sure Oscar will be on stage at some point in his life, very entertaining.”
Cruise from Galway to Inis Mór, then sail past the Cliffs of Moher from sea level with an onboard audio guide and wildlife views.
“The Horse & Cart tour was amazing! Stephen was a gent & made the experience all the better!”
Dublin sightseeing cruise on the River Liffey from Seán O'Casey Bridge in 45 minutes, with live stories about key bridges and Docklands.
“Fun experience! Guide was very lively and stuck to the history of Dublin. Would recommend for a different look at Dublin.”
Heated glass-boat cruise on Lough Léin from Ross Castle, with wildlife, Innisfallen history, and Carrauntoohil views. 1 hour.
“Paul, the captain and tour guide was a wealth of knowledge and very entertaining! Would recommend this very affordable trip to all.”
A 50-minute small-group boat tour from Howth to Ireland’s Eye with live commentary, seals, seabirds, sea caves, and cliff views, from $28.
“Excellent really enjoyed it , our tour guide kim was very nice lots of information my son was amazed”
Cruise the Howth cliffs from Dublin Bay with live captain commentary, seal and puffin spotting, and close views of Howth Lighthouse and Ireland's Eye.
“We took the boat at the pier, and I found the trip quite lively and thrilling. Such a beautiful place.”
Cruise from Galway to Inishmore and the Cliffs of Moher. Cut traffic, see seabirds from the sea, and explore at your pace.
“The voyage to the Aran Islands was very rough. We had to reduce our speed and many, many people were seasick. The time on Inis Moir was just the right amount. Since the waves were still rough on our return voyage to Galway, we did not go to the Cliffs of Moher. It was disappointing, but I believe everyone understood that safety dictated that we omit the Cliffs.”
Small-group day from Galway combining Cliffs of Moher sea views and Inis Oirr island time, plus Connemara and Burren scenery.
“This was a great tour and experience. Was great to get to see the cliffs from the sea! Our guide Shawn was great. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of insight into the country and this area. There are lots of options for tours and I’m so glad we went with the one going to rhe Aran Islands. YOU MUST go the horse drawn carriage ride on Ishineer island. They are given by locals who love on the island and the experience of learning from the locals is so important! Highly recommend for couples, families or even solo travelers.”
Cruise from Howth to the cliffs and Ireland's Eye for seals, birds, and lighthouse stories, with live commentary and quick, scenic time on the water.
“I enjoyed my trip with my grandson, staff were friendly and helpful. Very informative. I’d highly recommend”
One-way boat trip from Dublin to Dun Laoghaire with onboard WiFi and a bar. See Dublin Port and Poolbeg Lighthouse from the water.
“Lovely relaxing way to spend a morning especially if the weather is good and you are able to travel on the open deck. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Would definitely take another trip.”
Cruise Ireland’s only fjord on the Connemara Lady from Leenane, with great views, live commentary, and optional meals and drinks.
“We were super lucky with an amazing blue sky day. The trip is really nice, with a great boat, great onboard crew and always an explanation of what we are seeing and the history of the place.”
40-minute guided boat ride on the River Nore in Kilkenny. Small group, Castle and St Canice views, easy Canal Square pickup.
“Beautiful sunny day , fantastic leisurely trip up and down the river. Some beautiful scenery for photos & an extremely knowledgeable operator re history etc.”
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