Ireland · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
The coast reads completely differently from sea level, and so does the Liffey. These 15 range from a forty-minute city cruise to a full crossing to the islands, each priced and clear about how rough it gets and what cancels it.
Review of Dublin’s 45-minute River Liffey cruise, with city landmarks, Docklands history, local guides, practical tips, and value advice.
“The guide and the Boat Captain were very nice and polite. I enjoyed the tour.”
Review of Galway’s Inisheer and Cliffs of Moher day tour, with ferry rides, Burren scenery, guide tips, costs, timing, and practical advice.
“This trip was the highlight of our entire trip - so well done!!! The tour guide Phil was the best tour guide we ever had, anywhere! And everyone was right....if you want to see the cliffs, you need to see from the water. 100 percent correct!!! We also stopped at the top of the cliffs and if that was my only viewing of them I would have been disappointed. The trip to the island was also wonderful. Highly recommend doing the horse/carriage little tour. It's only 15 euro per person but gives you a little tour around the island and drops you at the pub for a little lunch. Overall…”
Review of Galway’s Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher tour, including Inis Oirr, ferry views, lunch, timing, guides, and value.
“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!”
Review of Westport’s 90-minute Clew Bay Cruise, with Croagh Patrick, seals, islands, local history, onboard comforts, price, and practical tips.
“Well worth the fee The guide is funny and enchantingly Irish A mine of information Seeing the seals is a delight”
Sail from Galway to Inis Mór, explore Aran Island culture, then see the Cliffs of Moher from sea level on this full-day cruise.
“The crew on-board were awesome. Very watchful and observant. Their experience shows ! Great scenery on and around islands …”
Review of Dublin’s 45-minute River Liffey cruise, with bridge views, local stories, practical tips, pricing, and honest advice.
“It was a rainy day and we can’t see anything at all. Both the rain drop outside the window and moisture inside prevented us from seeing anything.”
Cruise Lough Léin from Ross Castle in a heated glass boat, with mountain views, island history, wildlife, and local commentary.
“I recommend the cruise to everyone, it is suitable for any age and all weather as it is a covered boat. Even if small kids didn't understand everything the guide says, it is still a beautiful trip. You can move along the boat and go outside a bit. The views are fantastic. The guide was fantasic too, lots of knowledge (my 11yo aksed many questions) but also a talent in telling the stories, including some humour. A young girl assistant was also very nice and helpful with any questions you might have before the tri. I had to run back to the toilets as emergency and they waited for me.…”
Cruise from Howth around Ireland’s Eye for wildlife, sea caves, cliffs, local stories, and a 50-minute taste of Dublin Bay.
“It was great fun and the weather was great, so it was smooth sailing throughout! Guide was great, would highly reccommend!”
Review of Howth Cliff Cruises from Dublin, with lighthouse views, seals, seabirds, practical tips, pricing, access, and weather advice.
“Ireland has an amazing landscape and we really enjoyed the trip”
Cruise from Galway to Inishmore, explore the Aran Islands, and see the Cliffs of Moher from the sea on this full-day ferry trip.
“Aran Island is beautiful. We went on a tour bus when we arrived and it was well worth it. The cliffs were spectacular from the cruise, although it was difficult to get pictures with so many people. It was a windy day so the waves were rolling and quite a few people were sick. If you get sea sick, choose wisely.”
See the Cliffs of Moher by boat, explore Inis Oirr, and cross Connemara on a lively small-group day trip from Galway.
“Outstanding experience of seeing the Cliffs from the boat. Absolutely enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it provided that the weather is in your favor.”
Cruise Howth’s cliffs and Ireland’s Eye for wildlife, lighthouse views, and live commentary, with practical tips on weather, comfort, and value.
“Not what I thought. When speaking to a representative, I thought we were going to be able to stop at the Emerald eye. This tour is up and down the coast, looking at the cliffs, which is cool.”
Review of Dublin Bay Cruises from Dublin to Dun Laoghaire, with harbor views, practical tips, pricing, weather advice, and DART return details.
“The guide was great 😃 interesting facts and a nice view from the boat. We got off in Dun Laoghaire and really loved that town. The guide also gave us great tips on places we definitely will be visiting.”
Cruise Ireland’s only fjord on the Connemara Lady, with sweeping views, onboard food, friendly crew, and a smooth 90-minute sail.
“Interesting, fun, relaxing,educational, good provision of food and drink, clean facilities, punctual.”
Review of Kilkenny Boat Trip on the River Nore, with castle views, local stories, family tips, pricing, weather advice, and honest drawbacks.
“It was a short ride in the river with historical facts being shared. The boat is open aired so weather could be an issue.”
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