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Dublin: History and Wildlife Boat Tour with Live Commentary

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Activity provider:
Goat Boat Tours
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Dublin: History and Wildlife Boat Tour with Live Commentary
Top rated
5 out of 5 stars
5
20 reviews

Join an intimate boat tour within the Dublin Bay UNESCO Biosphere. Witness Incredible scenery, wildlife, and jaw-dropping mansions, and hear about the rich history of Dublin Bay.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
P
Philip – Ireland

Exhilarating & informative, my Granddaughter and I thoroughly the 90 minutes

5
5 out of 5 stars
S
Sarnia – Germany

I did this tour with Aidan a couple of days ago and I cannot recommend it highly enough! The tour covers local history and wildlife, and so much more, including stories based on the houses seen along the coast. Aidan wasn’t afraid to make the most of the horsepower, and I loved it - and was glad for the warm protective clothing (provided by the Goat Boat team). I was the only person booked on my tour and Aidan was great company with loads of stories and info about the area. This tour is a great way to see the area from a different perspective, and to speed across the beautiful Irish Sea!

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Goat Boat Tours

  • Dun Laoghaire

    Safety briefing (15 minutes)

  • Dun Laoghaire

    Guided tour, Sightseeing

  • Dublin Bay

    Guided tour, Sightseeing

  • Dublin Bay

    Guided tour, Sightseeing

  • Dublin Bay

    Guided tour, Sightseeing

  • Dublin Bay

    Scenic views on the way

  • Dublin Bay

    Wildlife viewing

  • Dublin Bay

    Guided tour, Sightseeing

  • Dublin Bay

    Sightseeing, Wildlife viewing

  • Dalkey Island

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Wildlife viewing

  • Hidden gem

    Sightseeing

  • Secret stop

    Sightseeing, Wildlife viewing

  • Dublin Bay

    Guided tour, Sightseeing

  • Dublin Bay

    Scenic views on the way

  • Arrive back at:

    Goat Boat Tours

Main sites passed
Other sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Hear the soothing sounds of the water as you cruise across Dublin Bay
  • Set sail from Dun Laoghaire aboard "Billy Goat," a gold standard rib
  • Get geared up with all-weather clothing, life jackets, and binoculars
  • Encounter playful seals, majestic seabirds, and possibly elusive dolphins
  • Learn about local legends and the stories behind coastal mansions

Full description

Embark on a small-group boat adventure in Dublin starting with a safety briefing. Gear up with all-weather clothing, put on your life jacket, and get binoculars to never miss out on important moments.

Then, set sail across the stunning Dublin Bay aboard "Billy Goat," a gold standard rib, powering through the waves with a 300hp Suzuki engine. Keep your eyes peeled for playful seals, majestic seabirds, and elusive dolphins.

Dive into Dublin's rich history, exploring Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Martello Towers, and Dalkey Island. Listen to live onboard commentary to learn about local legends, and discover the stories behind coastal mansions.

Includes

  • Boat tour
  • Live onboard commentary
  • All-weather oceanic clothing (jacket, trousers)
  • Life jackets
  • Binoculars

Not suitable for

  • Children under 7 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People under 4 ft 3 in (130 cm)

Meeting point

Look for a a wooden shop with goat boat tour logos on the sides with solar panels on the roof there are goat boat tours yellow flags outside, you'll find stainless steel handrails and brown decking at the front of the departure point shop You'll see the staff wearing yellow sweatshirts outside and a goat mascot at the front

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Important information

Not allowed

  • High-heeled shoes
  • Pets

Know before you go

  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • Even if the weather is windy or rainy, conditions will be safe for sailing. If passengers decide not to board the vessel, they will not be offered a refund but may reschedule their booking
  • Sailing times are subject to change
  • For your safety and the safety of other passengers and crew, every boat tour is video recorded

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Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Philip – IrelandJuly 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Exhilarating & informative, my Granddaughter and I thoroughly the 90 minutes
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Sarnia – GermanyJune 5, 2025 – Verified booking
I did this tour with Aidan a couple of days ago and I cannot recommend it highly enough! The tour covers local history and wildlife, and so much more, including stories based on the houses seen along the coast. Aidan wasn’t afraid to make the most of the horsepower, and I loved it - and was glad for the warm protective clothing (provided by the Goat Boat team). I was the only person booked on my tour and Aidan was great company with loads of stories and info about the area. This tour is a great way to see the area from a different perspective, and to speed across the beautiful Irish Sea!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Anna – GermanyNovember 7, 2024 – Verified booking
We really enjoyed the boat tour, there were only 5 of us on the boat. For this reason the tour was very personalised, they did a great job and showed us beautiful spots on the coast, for example amazing villas on the beach, seals or small islands. I can recommend the tour to anyone who doesn't want a typical tourist tour but really wants to experience Ireland from the water. It was a real highlight for us!

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