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Ireland’s Eye, 50 Minute Trip

Authentic and intimate Coastal boat trips around the beautiful and historic Island of Ireland’s Eye at the famous fishing village of Howth. Panoramic views of Howth Cliffs only 30 minutes from Dublin City Centre and airport.

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    50 minute duration.

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    Live tour guide in English. Small group size.

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    Free cancellation up to 24 hours for a full refund.

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    Meet at the pontoon, at the end of the West Pier, Howth Harbour.

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    Accessibility: Please let us know if you have any special requirements.

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    Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.

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    Local, family run sustainable business.

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Student Tour Group on-board Ireland's Eye Ferry, in front of the island sea stacks.

Description

Ireland’s Eye Ferries are the Howth Coastal Boat Tour that get you up close and personal with small groups to the amazing wildlife, panoramic views and marine habitats of Ireland’s East coast.​ Get back to nature on our Howth cruises along the waterline of Howth Cliffs and Ireland’s Eye, home to wild seabirds such as gannets, guillemots, cormorants, kittiwakes, puffins and seagulls.

Our small group Howth boat tours allow nature to take centre stage as we explore the nooks and crannies along the islands waterline, getting up close and personal with the mesmerising nature and wild creatures.

This is a Nature Reserve protected by EU habitats and the core zone of the UN Dublin Bay Biosphere. See the large colony of seals around the island and in the water around the harbour. A spectacular natural feature is the huge freestanding rock called “the Stack”, located at the northeastern corner of the island. It plays host to a large variety of seabirds.

Highlights

Savour a remarkable coastal voyage from Howth with Ireland’s eye at the centre.

  • Experience a remarkable coastal voyage circumnavigating the Island of Ireland’s Eye.
  • Find your place among the ages and people of Ireland in the landscapes of Howth, Dublin and Lambay Island along the coast from the Mountains of Mourne to Howth, Binn Eadair.
  • Get back to nature at the waterline of the Island’s north cliffs and stack, home to thousands of wild seabirds such as gannets, guillemots, cormorants, kittiwakes, puffins and seagulls.
  • Spot the large local colony of seals basking on the rocks.
  • Staggeringly untouched and hidden nature, mysterious caves, beaches, coves, obsolete fortresses and ancient monasteries.
  • Your Captain’s coastal tales will keep you entertained throughout the journey sharing stories of local maritime, history, legends and wildlife.
  • Incredible opportunities for photographs along the way.
  • We do not land on the island and the route on any given day is dictated by the weather.
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Martello tower sketch.