Ireland · BOAT TRIPS IN DUBLIN
The good boat trips in Dublin book out weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to secure early, what each includes and where they differ.
See Dublin from the River Liffey on a 45-minute cruise with local guides, historic landmarks, Docklands views, and lively Irish stories.
“The guide and the Boat Captain were very nice and polite. I enjoyed the tour.”
Cruise Dublin’s River Liffey for 45 minutes, passing famous bridges, the Jeanie Johnston, and Docklands with lively local commentary.
“The tour was great. 45 minutes up and down the Liffy with a very knowledgeable guide telling us the good and not so good history of Dublin.”
Review of the Howth Coastal Boat Tour, with wildlife tips, meeting details, value, guides, weather advice, and what to expect around Ireland’s Eye.
“This tour was so much fun! The sun came out just in time for our departure right off the dock (sun in Ireland, no way!), and the view was breathtaking. Guide was so well-spoken, and made the trip extremely informative and fun. Would absolutely reccommend :)”
Cruise Howth Cliffs, Ireland’s Eye, seals, seabirds, and lighthouse views on a lively 50-minute Dublin Bay boat tour.
“A nice boat trip around the cliffs - the scenery is beautiful and we saw some dolphins swimming by, which was amazing!”
Cruise beneath Howth’s cliffs and around Ireland’s Eye for wildlife, lighthouse views, live commentary, and fresh sea air near Dublin.
“Enjoyed my cruise. Easy to find and access via Dart Train. Picturesque, even on a chilly grey day. The narration included a bit about the Kirwin murder, which I had heard about on the Irish History Podcast. Be sure to take along a jacket just in case - it’s a little chillier on the open water.”
Review the Dublin to Dun Laoghaire boat trip, with harbor views, onboard bar, practical tips, pricing, timing, and honest drawbacks.
“Crew was fantastic, sea was really choppy but the captain was brilliant and we had a ball bobbing up and down 😍😍😍”
Cruise from Howth around Ireland’s Eye for seals, seabirds, cliffs, and captain’s commentary in a short, good-value Dublin coastal trip.
“It was a brilliant way to see the wildlife and we got to see puffins! I would thoroughly recommend this to everybody”
Review of Howth’s one-hour coastal boat tour to Ireland’s Eye, with seals, seabirds, cliff views, local stories, prices, and practical tips.
“Short and sweet, learned some history and just enough time to enjoy the water views while still enjoying the rest of the day. Definitely recommend for busy travelers.”
Review of Dublin’s Howth sunset cruise, with Ireland’s Eye views, expert commentary, wildlife sightings, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The hour went by quickly, the view were stunning and the company was enjoyable.”
Review of Dublin’s Grand Canal dinner cruise, with a three-course meal, drinks, lock operation, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“We loved the dinner cruise experience....the staff were superb, the food was good and the atmosphere very nostalgic....loved the boat, watching them work the locks on the river and just simply having a good time. would do it again and recommend to others”
Review of Dublin Bay Cruises from Dun Laoghaire to Howth, with coastal views, seals, practical tips, value, and DART return advice.
“The staff were very pleasant and added to the enjoyment of the trip.”
Review of Dublin Bay Cruises from Dublin City to Dun Laoghaire, with harbor views, live commentary, practical tips, pricing, and transport advice.
“It was amazing, I enjoyed a lot with my family! The tour was so wonderful and funny!”
Review of Dublin’s 13-hour Cliffs of Moher tour with Aillwee Cave, boat cruise, Doolin lunch stop, tips, value, and weather advice.
“There wasn't enough people for the cruise tour so they switched me to the Burren one instead, much appreciated! Kevin was an excellent very informative guide, sharing lots of great tidbits throughout the day! Definitely recommend!”
Pair a scenic DART ride with Dublin’s flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour, from Trinity College to Guinness and Phoenix Park.
“Uf you are in Dublin by cruise ship, you will definitely want to take the Cruise Excursion Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Rail Ticket through www.getyourguide.com. They are very professional, easy to deal with and their app is user friendly. We will definitely be using them on our next trip.”
Review of Dublin’s cruise-friendly DART and hop-on hop-off tour, with city highlights, live commentary, practical tips, value, and drawbacks.
“Bus driver was interesting and knowledgeable also very helpful and funny. Enjoyed our stop at Murrays for lunch and tour in general.”
Every kind of Irish day out, and the best of each.
