Boat cruise with local skipper on Galway Bay. Galway city. 1 hour
Join a local Galway fisherman, one of the last surviving fishing families of Claddagh, on a boat cruise across Galway Bay, visiting popular and scenic areas such as the Claddagh, Spanish Arch, the Long Walk, Port of Galway and the bay. Live the history of Galway’s maritime past and the traditional wooden sailboats, the Galway Hooker, as you enjoy the views of Galway City from the sea. Embrace nature and the expansive views that reach across the bay to the UNESCO site of the Burren in County Clare as your skipper shares insights into his life as a fisherman and tells stories from the famous Claddagh village. Learn about the traditional sailboats, Galway Hookers, and witness his infectious passion for these boats and the community that dedicate their time to preserving these crafts.
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Boat cruise with local skipper on Galway Bay. Galway city. 1 hour
What's included in Boat cruise with local skipper on Galway Bay. Galway city. 1 hour
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Galway DocksPass-by Only
Join our boat tour and see views of the Galway Docks as we start our cruise
The skipper will share insights into his life as a fisherman and tells stories from the famous Claddagh village
Galway BayPass-by Only
On this boat tour of Galway Bay with your skipper, who is a local fisherman, you will sea popular and scenic areas such as the Claddagh, Spanish Arch, the Long Walk, Port of Galway and the bay.
Inclusions
- Skippered open boat cruise
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum of 6 people required per booking
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet us outside Galway Bay Seafood shop. Limited free parking adjacent to Galway Bay Seafoods, paid parking available at the Harbour Hotel (5 min walk) or Hynes Car park (8 min walk)
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VOUCHER/TICKET DETAILS: • Meet point: Port of Galway, New Docks (View Map) • Meet at Galway Bay Seafoods Shop. • Limited free parking adjacent to Galway Bay Seafoods, paid parking available at the Harbour Hotel (5 min walk) or Hynes Car park (8 min walk) Please arrive 15 mins before start time Contact details: +353 (0)87 112 4232 Package includes: Qualified skipper Buoyancy aid Cruise on Galway Bay What to wear: Warm layered, wind & rainproof gear as weather can be unpredicable Safety: Please wear a correctly fitting life jacket when on or close to water. Medical conditions: Please advise guide of any and all medical conditions prior to departing on the day’s activity
