The Great Blasket Island Experience - Premium Tour
Get ready to experience Dingle Bay’s breathtaking natural beauty with an exhilarating speed boat tour and Great Blasket Island Landing. Departing Dingle Harbour, we tour the stunning coastlines, exploring hidden caves and coves, all the way to the Great Blasket Island. This remote island is rich in history, nature, and incredible scenery. As you journey, take in staggering cliffs and spot wildlife unique to the Dingle shores.
Relaxed Pace, No Rush: Enjoy a laid-back, flexible experience with a maximum of 12 passengers.
- Top-of-the-Line Comfort: Our ‘Peig Sayers’ Stormforce 11 is the pride of Redbay RIBs, offering an unmatched blend of speed, safety, and comfort. With a 12-seat indoor cabin, you can stay warm and dry as you soak up the stunning views.
Departure times may vary, so we ask passengers to remain flexible and confirm the schedule by phone. A minimum of 10 passengers is needed to run the tour, with cancellations possible if minimum numbers aren’t met.
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The Great Blasket Island Experience - Premium Tour
What's included in The Great Blasket Island Experience - Premium Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Great Blasket Island Experience
• 11.00 am Departure from Dingle Marina - departure time may vary, please confirm day before departure • 1.5 hour Eco Tour in and around the Blasket Islands including Fungi the Dolphin, caves, rock formations, archipelago of Blasket Islands, birds and marine life • 12.30 pm Landing on the Great Blasket Island • 4 pm Depart Great Blasket Island for return to Dingle • 5.30 - 6 pm Arrive to Dingle Approximately 6hour round trip @ €60 per person. Departing Dingle Marina daily at 11am (directly below Dingle Tourist Office, next to the Fungie the Dolphin statue). Visiting Fungie (our residential dolphin), we cruise out the Bay increasing speeds along Dingles beautiful coastline. stopping in many cave and coves, passengers get an upclose tour of the land and rock formations along the peninsula. 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 fish. Reaching the Great Blasket Island, we tour the Northern shore which is a hot-spot for Grey seal activity. We land passengers for 3.5 to 4 hours on the Great Blasket Island where they can tour the abandoned village provided by the OPW and explore the many wonders the Island has to offer. Please note times may vary depending on weather and sea conditions.
Inclusions
- Binoculars available
- Please bring own lunch
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please be aware passengers must trans-ship into smaller Dinghy upon arrival to Great Blasket Island
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Departure from the pontoon directly below the Tourist Office.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. • Not recommended for participants with back problems • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and weather conditions • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.