Dunmore East Sea Safari to Hook Lighthouse
Take a boat tour to see Hook Lighthouse from the Sea! We will take you on a breath-taking guided boat tour of the Waterford and Wexford Coastline, where you will enjoy tales of Vikings and smugglers as well as meeting first hand some of the marine life that we share the coast with.If you are lucky, you will see dolphins and seals, and plenty of sea birds. The Waterford and Wexford coast is steeped in Maritime History, you will hear where the term 'By Hook or by Crooke' came from, how in 1645 Irish rebels fought and sank the flagship of the English Navy, still lying today beneath the sands. Visit a sea cave where ancient people brought the bones of their dead to enable their passage to the other world, and to top your tour off, some high speed manoeuvres in our Rigid Inflatable Boat - 'Vadrefjord' Boat tour - approximately 1 hour on the water, a safety brief is mandatory prior to boarding.
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Dunmore East Sea Safari to Hook Lighthouse
What's included in Dunmore East Sea Safari to Hook Lighthouse
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Dave, your skipper will take you on a boat trip found nowhere else in this world! See the worlds oldest operational lighthouse - Hook - from the sea. The lighthouse has been standing for 800 years, build by one of the Knights of the Templar. Visit the 40 steps sea cave - where ancient people left the bones of their dead for their passage to the other world by water. Captain Dave will tell you stories of smugglers and pirates, and you may see a Dolphin or two on your trip if you keep your eyes peeled. The trip is rounded off with some high speed manoeuvres, so keep your hats on!
Inclusions
- Lifejackets, Waterproof warm jackets
- waterproof leggings
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be at least 144cms tall
- Children need to be accompanied by an adult
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Park at the top of Dunmore East Harbour 52.145496, -6.992512, walk towards and past the lighthouse to the right of the harbour - and meet us at our highly visible trailer or vehicle which will be clearly marked. Walk from car park approx 5 - 8 mins.
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Ticket Redemption
Please wear warm clothing and sun screen. When arriving, Look for our Sea Safari Trailer or Vehicle which will be parked past the Lighthouse in Dunmore East Harbour - your guide will meet you there for your safety briefing and equipment allocation. Parking is at the top of the Harbour, behind East Pier Fish and Chip shop.
