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12 Ireland Ferry Trips Worth Booking

12 ferry trips  ·  from $25 a ticket

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 ireland ferry trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you buy the ticket.

Howth Cliffs and Ireland's Eye Ferry Boat Tour - Starting at the Baily Lighthouse
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Howth Cliffs and Ireland’s Eye Ferry Boat Tour

1.Howth Cliffs and Ireland’s Eye Ferry Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 365 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Board the Puffin at Howth Harbour for a roughly one-hour coastal cruise led by Captain Mark and his crew. You’ll pass the Baily Lighthouse, Howth Cliffs, and Ireland’s Eye, with commentary on wildlife, rock formations, local history, and the Kirwan murder. The open boat can be chilly and windy.

“Absolutely beautiful. I will be back! Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience and friendly atmosphere. - Walker”

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Rossaveel, Galway: Ferry Transfer to Inis Mór (Aran Islands) - The Forty-Minute Crossing to Inis Mór
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Rossaveel, Galway: Ferry Transfer to Inis Mór (Aran Islands)

2.Rossaveel, Galway: Ferry Transfer to Inis Mór (Aran Islands)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 200 reviews · from $45

Take a 10:30 AM return ferry from Rossaveel to Inis Mór, then choose your own island day: rent a bike, join a local minibus tour, visit Dún Aonghasa, hear traditional music, and return from Kilronan at 5:00 PM.

“The ferry ride was fantastic. Took a bus trip around the main island and it was fantastic. We enjoyed a nice climb and watched the cliffs and ocean from high above. There was quite a bit of wind and rain, however that only added to the experience. Definitely worth a day trip to see the Aran islands. The people I met there were kind and warm hearted.”

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Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip) - Meeting your skipper at Howth’s West Pier
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Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland’s Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)

3.Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland’s Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Meet your English-speaking skipper at Howth’s West Pier for a small-group boat ride around Ireland’s Eye. Expect close views of seals, seabirds, Howth Cliffs, and marine habitats, plus local stories and Irish music. The boat ride lasts about 50 minutes to an hour.

“It’s a fun way to spend an hour on the water. And Howth is a gorgeous little fishing town for lunch afterwards. Our captain was a very nice young lady who knew her stuff too.”

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Inis Mór (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway - Kilronan gives you a useful starting point
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Inis Mór (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway

4.Inis Mór (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 87 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Take the 10:30 ferry from Rossaveel to Inis Mór, arriving after about 40 minutes. You have roughly six hours to explore independently by bike, bus, pony, or on foot before the 17:00 return. Guides such as Tomás and Martin may be available separately on the island.

“Absolutely beautiful and fantastic. People were so friendly . Fantastic weather and made new friends”

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Dublin: Ferry from Howth to Ireland's Eye island - The 15 to 20 minute crossing from Howth
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Dublin: Ferry from Howth to Ireland’s Eye island

5.Ferry from Howth to Ireland’s Eye island

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 83 reviews · from $27

Meet the crew at Howth Harbour for a 15 to 20 minute ferry ride to Ireland’s Eye. Once ashore, walk, swim, watch for puffins and cormorants, and see the old Martello tower before returning on a later boat.

“Would definitely recommend a visit to the eye Island to everyone. It is really breathtaking to see the variious bird colonies in nature. We did the trip in may and saw lots of different birds, also including some puffins and further even sea lions. Would only have been better if a plan of the arriving ferry stops had been provided before.”

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Ferry to Ireland's Eye in Howth - What happens when you reach the island
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Ferry to Ireland’s Eye in Howth

6.Ferry to Ireland’s Eye in Howth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Take a return shuttle ferry from Howth’s West Pier to Ireland’s Eye in about 20 minutes. You’ll see Howth Head cliffs, seabirds, seals, and possibly puffins, then spend time on the protected island or remain aboard if the rocky landing feels unsafe.

“I really wouldn't recommend taking the boat that lands on Ireland's Eye. I think most people would be better off with the boat ride around the island and the harbor. Disembarking to get to the island is at least as difficult as they describe. Two of us booked this tour, and only one managed to exit the small boat onto the rocky cliff while I decided it was more challenging than I wanted to risk. While my friend did get off the boat to walk around the island, there isn't that much to see..... the Puffins are nesting in the cliffs, and generally not visible from the island. There are…”

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Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands) - The 55-Minute Crossing to Inis Oírr
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Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)

7.Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $45

Take the morning Aran Island Ferries boat from Rossaveel to Inis Oírr, the smallest Aran Island. You have about four hours ashore for biking, walking, a horse-carriage tour, O’Brien’s Castle, the Plassey Shipwreck, beaches, music, and tea rooms before the 4:30 PM return sailing.

“Amazing Hired bikes to explore the island - just a breathtaking experience. A must for everyone”

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Dingle to Blasket Island Ferry - Rounding Slea Head by ferry
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Dingle to Blasket Island Ferry

8.Dingle to Blasket Island Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Take a fast 50-minute passenger ferry from Dingle Marina to Great Blasket Island. You’ll pass the entrance to Dingle Harbour, watch for Fungie the dolphin, round Slea Head, and spend about 4.5 hours on this English-language outing.

“Great day on the water, saw dolphins and deals. The island has lots of history. Would have uploaded photos but after two attempts gave up!”

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Inis Meáin (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway

9.Inis Meáin (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $46

Travel independently from Rossaveel to Inis Meáin on a scheduled return ferry. You get about five hours ashore for walking, bike rental, historic sites, a pub stop, and views toward the Cliffs of Moher. A Galway shuttle is available separately, and ticket collection is required before boarding.

“The land of rocks has a truly impressive man made wonder. More labor invested here than the pyramids of Egypt. And just as impressive to hike to the top and soak it all in.”

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Inis Oírr (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway - Cycling, Mini-Bus Tours, or a Slow Pub Afternoon
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Inis Oírr (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway

10.Inis Oírr (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $48

Take the 10:30 ferry from Rossaveel to Inis Oírr, then spend almost five hours exploring independently. Rent a bike, join a mini-bus tour, walk, or settle into a pub before sailing back at 16:30. Galway shuttle service is available separately.

“The island is so pretty. Full of character. Residents so friendly. We also enjoyed the the relaxing atmosphere in the pub after our cycle.”

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Connemara/Galway: Inis Meáin Return Ferry Transfer - A 50-minute crossing into island time
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Connemara/Galway: Inis Meáin Return Ferry Transfer

11.Connemara/Galway: Inis Meáin Return Ferry Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $45

Take the 10:30 AM ferry from Rossaveel to Inis Meáin, the quietest Aran Island. Spend the day independently, join a paid local minibus tour, walk to ancient stone forts, visit the Inis Meáin Knitting Company, and return at 4:30 PM.

“summons at 4:30 p.m. for the departure of Inishmaan, and the boat does not arrive until 5:00 p.m., it's a shame, we lost time to be on time! especially since the "locals" know that the boat doesn't arrive until 5:00 p.m. cae, they arrived only 5 minutes before!”

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Ferry ticket - Day return ticket to Inishbofin Island from Cleggan. Self Guided. - Leaving Cleggan Pier at 11:30 am
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Ferry ticket – Day return ticket to Inishbofin Island from Cleggan. Self Guided.

12.Ferry ticket – Day return ticket to Inishbofin Island from Cleggan. Self Guided.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $52

Take the fast Island Discovery ferry from Cleggan Pier to Inishbofin, about 10 kilometres off the Connemara coast. You will have time to explore independently, walk along cliff tops, find white sand beaches, and enjoy island food before returning to Cleggan. Sailing depends on weather.

“Loved the whole experience- the boat trip, island fascinating and food great. We had a great walk over the island and over to the beach . Lots of families and children everywhere. Such a lovely feeling.”

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