Dublin: Howth Coast and Ireland's Eye Boat Tour

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Dublin: Howth Coast and Ireland's Eye Boat Tour
4.4888177 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.4888177 out of 5 stars
313 reviews

Admire stunning views of Howth's coastline and Dublin Bay on a boat tour with expert commentary from experienced captains.

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Duration 45 minutes
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Audio guide included
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Kirsty – United Kingdom

It was a brilliant way to see the wildlife and we got to see puffins! I would thoroughly recommend this to everybody

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Barbara – United States

It was a wonderful ride! We were kept safe and it was a great tour.

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    ISLAND FERRIES | Howth Cliff Cruises | Ireland's Eye Tours (landing) | Dublin Sunset Cruises

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    Howth

    Boat cruise (45 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    ISLAND FERRIES | Howth Cliff Cruises | Ireland's Eye Tours (landing) | Dublin Sunset Cruises

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Highlights

  • Discover Ireland's Eye and Howth's coastline on a boat tour
  • Learn about local history with live onboard commentary from your captain
  • Admire views of local wildlife, birds, panoramic views, and marine habitats
  • Enjoy beautiful views of Howth Cliffs and Balscaden Bay on this Combo Cruise

Full description

Discover the beauty of Howth's coastline and Dublin Bay on a boat tour. Cruise around Ireland's Eye, taking in spectacular views of the Island, the Martello Tower, and the colony of seals and birds. Ireland's Eye is a sanctuary for wildlife in Dublin Bay's Biosphere.

Set off from Howth Harbour with your captain and crew and cruise towards Ireland's Eye, located a short distance away. Learn a bit about the history of the island, its wildlife, and local stories about the island from onboard commentary from your captain.

Enjoy the stunning views of the island, the coastal town of Howth Howth Head, and Balscadden Bay, with ample photo opportunities along the way.

Includes

  • Boat tour
  • Onboard commentary
  • Landing on the island is not included. Please see other ferry option if you wish to land

Meeting point

Meet the crew at the top of the pontoon at Howth Harbour.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • The route of this tour of Ireland's Eye is subject to favorable weather conditions and is at the discretion of the captain.
  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • The tour may be canceled if there are exceedingly windy conditions

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 313 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Kirsty – United KingdomMay 14, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a brilliant way to see the wildlife and we got to see puffins! I would thoroughly recommend this to everybody
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Barbara – United StatesApril 8, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a wonderful ride! We were kept safe and it was a great tour.
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Rachel – United KingdomMarch 20, 2025 – Verified booking
What a must-do trip! So worth travelling to Howth (only 30-40 mins from Dublin) and a great way to see more of the coast. The boat captain was very knowledgeable too!

Product ID: 464939

Activity provider:Howth Cliff Cruises

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