The Great Blasket Island Experience (Boat Trips)
The most thrilling way to see Dingle Bay; experience the outstanding natural beauty of the Dingle coastline, paired with an exciting speed boat blast. The Great Blasket Island Experience – a speedboat Eco Tour & Island landing – departs Dingle Marina, touring the beautiful Peninsula coastline to the Great Blasket Island.
Experiencing fresh Atlantic sea air, breathtaking views, staggering cliffs and wildlife that is native to the Dingle shores.
Approximately 6 hour round trip @ €80 per person, we depart Dingle Marina daily at 11am (directly below Dingle Tourist Office, next to the Fungie the Dolphin statue).
- Touring significant geological spots – exploring cliffs, coves and formations that are over millions of year old.
- Taking a wide arch out the bay, we cover deep sea ground where whales, dolphins, porpoises and an abundance of sea birds are likely to feed.
- In settled weather conditions we will visit puffins on Inishvickillane.
- Reaching the Great Blasket Island, we tour the Northern shore which is a hot-spot for Grey seal activity.
- Passengers land on the Great Blasket Island for 3.5 to 4 hours where they can take a guided tour of the abandoned village provided by OPW guides and explore the many wonders the Island has to offer.
- A complimentary Tea/Coffee is provided for all our customers and use of bathroom facilities.
No rush or time restraints for a personal easy going trip with a maximum capacity of 12 passengers. The ‘Peig Sayers’ Stormforce 11 is the flagship of the Redbay range, offering the best that RIBs can offer. We have 12 seated indoor cabin for those who want to keep dry and warm. The Peig Sayers incorporates quality, speed, safety and comfort. You are not seeing the best of Ireland unless you catch it from the water.
Please be aware that the Midges (flying insects) are particularly bad in August & September. Please make sure you bring insect repellent & are well sprayed before departing.
This trip requires at least 9 passengers to operate. If this minimum is not met, the trip is subject to cancellation.
