No trip to Donegal would be complete without a cruise on Ireland’s largest waterbus!
Since 2006, Donegal Bay Waterbus have been sharing their knowledge of the area and providing fantastic entertainment, all helping to create memories that will last a lifetime. The impressive 80ft long boat sets sail from Donegal town pier and can carry up to 160 passengers. You can choose to be seated on the air conditioned lower deck or if you fancy taking in some fresh sea air, try the open top decks.
The boat is a purpose built vessel, specially built for the Donegal estuary, and is fully equipped with state of the art navigational and safety systems, ladies and gents restrooms, cushioned seating, is wheelchair accessible, and provides full bar facilities. As you sail around Donegal Bay you will see many interesting sites including the burial place of the Gaelic Chieftain Red Hugh O’Donnell, Ballyboyle Island, the old booking office of the White Star Line, the Coastguard Station, built in 1866, oyster farms, countless species of seabirds and a seal colony that is home to approximately 200 seals! Crew members give an informative and entertaining commentary on the local history and places of interest along the way.
The Donegal Bay Waterbus trip lasts for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and on your return journey, you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, or even a drink from the fully stocked bar, with a sing along musical cabaret that is sure to keep everyone entertained, it has become a firm favourite with their guests. The perfect end to the perfect day out in Donegal.
Donegal Town and Donegal Bay Waterbus are within easy driving distance of popular spots like Bundoran, Letterkenny, Ballyshannon, Sliabh Liag Cliffs, and Glenveagh National Park.
Fore more information please visit www.donegalbaywaterbus.com
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