Ross Castle Boat Tours: Lakes of Killarney

Discover Innisfallen Island’s ancient monastic ruins and stunning Killarney Lakes with Ross Castle Boat Tours. Enjoy humor-filled, intimate guided tours by third-generation boatman.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Innisfallen Island - An ancient monastic site located on a picturesque 21-acre island in the middle of Killarney’s largest lake, Lough Leane. Features historic ruins from the early 6th century and offers a lovely 25-minute walk around the island’s perimeter.
What's Included
  • Certified Guide
Additional Information

Mike and Tony Fleming are the owner/operators of Ross Castle Boat Tours. They provide a guest-centered experience, offering visitors an intimate guided tour on the stunning Lakes of Killarney. Humor and Irish ‘wit’ are integral to the trip, ensuring a truly unique experience. Innisfallen Island allows guests to explore one of Ireland’s oldest monastic…

Location
2FV9+67 Killarney
We are located on Reen Pier which is located adjacent to the first car park on your right hand side as you arrive are Ross Castle.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Trisho728
May 18, 2025
A Magical Trip - We had the absolute best day today with Ross Castle Boat Tours! Myself, my husband, the kids, Nana, and Granda all went out with Tony to Innisfallen Island, and it was truly magical from start to finish. Tony was an incredible guide – warm, knowledgeable, and great with the kids. He brought the island’s history to life in such a relaxed and engaging way, and the scenery was just breathtaking. The boat ride itself was so peaceful, and stepping onto Innisfallen felt like discovering a hidden gem. We had time to explore, enjoy the quiet beauty, and just take it all in as a family. It was the perfect mix of adventure and tranquility, and an experience we’ll never forget. Can’t recommend this enough – thank you, Tony, for such a special day!
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Exploration625619
May 12, 2025
Be sure to do great tour with Tony! - Very informative tour with Tony! Funny, friendly, shows the lake and the island, information is brought to the man (and the woman) in a very nice way. We liked it great, there is nothing wrong. 100 percent recommendation!
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David_m
May 11, 2025
A "must do" tour in Killarney. - The guide's knowledge of the area, his humour and positive attitude make for a great tour. The 90 minutes fly by and he was able to go into detail about the lake, the castle, the island, the surrounding park and much more. Could not recommend more!
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Torik489
May 9, 2025
Wonderful Experience - Absolutely wonderful trip! Beautiful weather and beautiful scenery - would highly recommend. It was a great way to spend the morning.
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Happiness35831016507
May 6, 2025
Well worth it.! - Excellent service, only 4 on the boat so we'll looked after.We had a nice walk around the Island took some wonderful photos. Good informative guide.
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Sillysallynewjersey
May 1, 2025
Sooo glad we went, even though the weather looked like it would turn. - We took this lovely boat ride and walked around the lil island. Has amazing views and ancient ruins. It was a bit rainy and windy, but never felt unsafe on the water. Charlie was great, full of information, and funny.
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Debbie
Apr 27, 2025
Great adventure - Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide who took care to give us a lovely day. Beautiful scenery with loads of historic information.
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Stay730873
Apr 22, 2025
A true Ireland adventure! - We had a wonderful time exploring the island! The views were spectacular, and we were treated to seeing many deer scampering around. Charlie was an excellent guide - knowledgeable, considerate, and humorous. We learned so much and enjoyed every minute -- even the rain and wind! Definitely a great experience - book it with Charlie and you won't be disappointed! (Our group was 2 adults, 2 kids age 9 and 4, and my mother in her 70s)
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863huguesp
Apr 18, 2025
Very nice experience not to be missed - Great walk on Innisfallen Island. Check-out at 4:00. Charlie was a lovely host and introduced us to this very beautiful place. Thank you!
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I5326gabenjaminh
Apr 1, 2025
Our Family Adventure - Fabulous scenery. The experience was even better than we anticipated. Our guide couldn't have been better. We would highly recommend this experience to other families.
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From $23
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).