Howth Coastal Boat Tour

Embark on a thrilling 1-hour boat tour in Howth, Ireland, exploring Ireland’s Eye Island, caves, and marine life. Discover the famous Howth cliffs and harbor while hearing fascinating stories of the peninsula’s history. Spot puffins, seals, gannets, and guillemots along the way. Indulge in delicious seafood at the waterfront restaurants upon your return.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Howth - 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 the waterline of Howth Cliffs and Irelands Eye, home to wild seabirds such as Gannets, Guillemots, Cormorants, Kittiwakes,…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Join us in the picturesque coastal village of Howth in Dublin. Aboard our small boats, we get up close to Ireland’s Eye Island, explore caves, and observe marine life within the renowned UNESCO Dublin Bay Biosphere. Marvel at the stunning Howth cliffs and harbour on our charming boat trip, while learning about the rich history and insider stories of…

Location
Ireland's Eye Ferries (Howth Coastal Boat Tours and Island Voyages)
West Pier
From the train station: Turn left and after 50m take a left turn down unto the West Pier. Continue down the pier with trawlers on the right and restaurants to your left. Near the end of the pier, just past Aqua Restaurant you'll see ferry boats on the right in the harbour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Judith
Oct 18, 2025
A beautiful time on the water - We really enjoyed the picturesque boat ride,and particularly seeing the birds and seals. Our captain, Harry, was great.
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Jared_c
Oct 17, 2025
A great breakaway. - Beautiful short boat ride around the island. Unfortunately the puffins were gone for the season but we saw reveals baby seals and the birds not migrating. A great breakaway from the busy Dublin city. Take the train to Howth vs a car, it’s cheaper and easier to get to!
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Juan_t
Oct 15, 2025
Very accommodating when... - Very accommodating when travel delays had me miss my initial booking and let me get onto the next available tour with no hassle!
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Craig_h
Oct 12, 2025
Fun morning - It’s a fun way to spend an hour on the water. And Howth is a gorgeous little fishing town for lunch afterwards. Our captain was a very nice young lady who knew her stuff too.
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Trek524734
Oct 11, 2025
Amazing - It was amazing. The kindest man explained everything to us while we were going around. It was my first time on a boat and i was terrified but as soon as i soon as i looked up i was amazed by the beauty of this country.
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Nicholle_o
Oct 11, 2025
Wonderful experience! - Great coastal tour! Informative and wonderful views to take in. We saw sea lions and seasonal birds. Great experience
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Christina_c
Oct 10, 2025
Busy travelers - Short and sweet, learned some history and just enough time to enjoy the water views while still enjoying the rest of the day. Definitely recommend for busy travelers.
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Thomasina_f
Oct 6, 2025
Ah hoi Me Hearties - Be prepared to get a bit wet when the water is choppy- but that is half the fun. Saw seals and birds a plenty. “Captain” of the boat most pleasant d helpful.
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Mahmoud_m
Oct 6, 2025
It was nice experience... - It was nice experience which I really enjoyed Easy instructions for reaching the boat also good historical explenations
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Jeannine_a
Oct 5, 2025
Great Ride good price - Was a lovely ride even on a cloudy and a bit rainy day. Great guide! I don’t like that I have to add 100 characters
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up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).