Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)
The fifty-minute Ireland's Eye coastal boat trip from Viator, the same operator as the ferry. Circles the island and the cliffs. Take the ferry instead if you want to land.
Join us in the most beautiful Dublin coastal village of Howth. Onboard our small boats we get up close to Ireland's Eye Island, caves and marine life in the world famous UNESCO Dublin Bay Biosphere. See the majestic Howth cliffs and harbour on our rustic boat trip, hearing about the famous history and insider tales of this incredible peninsula. Our small and intimate group tours leave the Harbour behind on a voyage of discovery spotting the seasonal sea life along the way, puffins, seals, gannets and guillemots to name a few. When you return to the harbour there are several seafood restaurants along the pier to enjoy, each one better than the other.
- Duration
- 50 min
- Group
- Up to 22
- Guide
- EN
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Driving time
- 31 min from O'Connell Bridge
- Time on site
- 7 h
What is included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guide
Not included
- Snacks
Itinerary
- 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 a Howth cliff cruise along the50 min · admission included
Meeting point
Boats depart on time—PLEASE ARRIVE 10 mins EARLY. From the train station: turn left, then left again after 50m onto West Pier. Walk down with trawlers on your right, restaurants on your left. Past Aqua Restaurant near the pier's end, you'll see our ferries in the harbour on the right.
What travellers say
★★★★★ Nice boat tour It was the perfect length of a boat tour around the island. Our guide dealt with the choppy waters due to the winds very well. She made sure to point out all animals in sight and gave us pointers on where to look along with the facts about the species.scibn9113 · 2026-09-17 · via Viator
★★★★★ Informative and fun experience We had such a great experience with Irelands Eyes Ferries. Shane was a fun, informative guide but also sensitive to the fact that we were spreading my Mum’s ashes. Would highly recommend their service and enjoyed seeing around Irelands Eye.Y6413NDmiriamc · 2026-09-14 · via Viator
★★★★ Boat tour just fine Was a pretty un-eventful boat ride ... just around the island. It was beautiful, but was hoping to see cliffs as listed.jhennum · 2026-09-10 · via Viator
★★★★★ Guide very knowledgeable This is a small boat tour with a local guide. He was very knowledgeable of the area and stopped in areas to let us get a look at the sea lions and water foul. Tour lasts approx 50 min. Boat holds 14, so very intimate.Dianec173 · 2026-09-09 · via Viator
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Places within a similar drive that fit the same day. Open the radar to see the exact detour.
- Dublin: Ferry from Howth to Ireland's Eye island31 min · from €30
- Dublin: Howth Cliffs and Lighthouse Cruise31 min · from €27
- Dublin: Sunset Cruise in Howth31 min · from €25
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