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4.5(434 reviews)

Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise sailing from Galway City Docks

From$60
8h 30m
Galway, Ireland

Full description

Awarded 'BEST IRISH EXPERIENCE' and 'Boat Tour of the Year in Ireland 2024', this is the only tour that enables passengers to sail straight from Galway City to see the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher. (All other tours require a bus). Aran Island Ferries luxury vessels will showcase the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way coastline of Connemara and Clare before docking at the largest of the Aran Islands, Inis Mór. Passengers can explore a traditional Island culture that has survived modern life. The return journey to Galway City will bring passengers on a cruise along the iconic Cliffs of Moher. Learn some fun facts with onboard audio as we cruise along the Cliffs of Moher. Discover the nature, wildlife and beauty of Ireland’s West Coast on this day trip. Take this opportunity to breathe the fresh air and get away from it all. Don't forget to slow down.... you're on Island time!

Included / Excluded

  • Return cruise from Galway Bay to the largest Aran Islands, Inis Mór
  • Audio Guide exploring the islands’ prehistoric archaeology, natural heritage and stone fortresses.

Itinerary

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Pass by: This is the only tour where passengers can sail straight from Galway City. Breath the fresh sea air and admire the views of the Connemara and Clare coastline as we sail towards the Aran Islands.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Passengers can spend 4.5 hours exploring the largest of the Aran Islands, Inis Mór.

Duration: 3h 30mAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Pass by: We will make our way to the Cliffs of Moher on the return journey. Formed 300 million years ago, the Cliffs rise to a magnificent height of over 200 meters which you can truly appreciate from the water. See Ireland’s largest sea bird colony, 'An Branán Mór Sea Stack' and a Sea Cave used in filming 'Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince'. Watch out for Puffins, dolphins, seals and basking sharks that call these waters home.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

Unknown location

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Traveler reviews

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Great experience

Fantastic experience, crew was amazing and the ride was beautiful. Highly recommended. We had a wonderful time with a party of 6

Peggy GMay 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Wonderful crew

The crew were so kind and patient with the children. They let them come into the steering room to sit in the captains chair.

Lindsay_MMay 19, 2026VIATOR

Our guide, Pavel, gave us a very nice day: enough explanations, clear agreements, nice (photo) stops. Thank you so much!

The connemara is incredibly beautiful, the weather was beautiful, and we had a very good guide.

Brugeslover9May 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Rocky Ride

This is a small boat and the waves toss it around like it’s nothing. Be prepared for an unsettling, rocky ride. Aran island and the cliffs are beautiful but it’s not worth the anxiety.

Allen_SMay 13, 2026VIATOR

Nice

Nice boat ride but didn't get the audio guide. Did a hop on hop off tour once I got to the island. (that wasn't included)

Eileen_WMay 11, 2026VIATOR
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