Boat Tour of Kinsale Harbour and Bandon River

From$550
180 minutes – 240 minutes
Cork, Ireland

Full description

Our boat tour, based in Kinsale, County Cork, provides family-friendly boat tours of Kinsale Harbour and the Bandon River. We offer mackerel and lobster fishing, interaction with wildlife, and sightseeing tours in Kinsale Harbour. Explore Kinsale Harbour's man-made fortifications, natural coves, islands, beaches, and wildlife with your tour guide, in Kinsale in County Cork. The boat trips explore the natural beauty of Kinsale Harbour. The tour is narrated by your Captain so you are guaranteed a great craic on your day out The business operates a pleasure cruise skippered by an experienced navigator and his canine first mate. Born into a seafaring family, your captain has spent most of his life around boats and served as a navigations officer for forty years in the merchant navy. Brian is enamored by the sea and very passionate about sharing the beauty of his local area of Kinsale.

Included / Excluded

  • Bottled water

Itinerary

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Pass by: Kinsale harbours man-made fortifications, natural coves, islands, beaches, and wildlife. Try your hand at fishing, pulling up a lobster pot, and piloting the boat under the supervision of our skipper.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

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Cancellation policy

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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Traveler reviews

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The best day out ever

We had the best day out on the harbour! Brian is hands down the best tour guide we've ever had. He knows every nook and cranny in Kinsale like the back of his hand, and he kept us entertained with wild stories and secret local facts that im sure you wouldnt find in any guidebook! We finished the day fishing out by the bulman buoy and we were only delighted to catch a few mackerel. Couldn't recommend this boat tour enough, do yourself a favour and book yourself in for a trip if you visit Kinsale. You won't be disappointed!

977lyndseybMay 11, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Perfect day on the water

We had such a great time with Brian and Alfie. We were a group of 8 including 2 seniors and 4 young kids. He did an amazing job navigating the waters and making it fun for all. Do not hesitate to book this tour!

JillianM599Apr 3, 2026TRIPADVISOR

What a Time!

Captain Brian and First Mate Alfie are the best! We recently stayed in Kinsale for 5 days with great friends and the entire trip was filled with stories of the past, laughs, and new memories!! The highlight was the sunny morning spent on Kinsale Harbor with Brian and Alfie. Brian has an amazing story telling ability but it was his love of Kinsale and sea that connected with us. Alfie provided lots of cuddles and made sure we all felt safe. Thank you Captain Brian and Alfie!!!

R4922RJpamelarMar 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Entertaining trip

I highly recommend Brian for a trip in Kinsale. Great fun from start to end. Brian is so knowledgeable about Kinsale past and present and kept us entertained. Loved every second of this trip.

Catriona NOct 29, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Unforgettable Day on the Water with Brian and Alfie

What a fantastic experience from start to finish! Brian and Alfie gave us an unforgettable day exploring the beautiful waters around Kinsale. From checking the lobster pots to trying our hand at fishing, every moment was hands-on, fun, and informative. The scenery was absolutely stunning, and Brian’s local stories brought the landscape to life in such a personal and authentic way. You can tell Brian genuinely loves what he does and takes pride in sharing it with others. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kinsale – it was truly a highlight of our trip!

crkinkOct 5, 2025TRIPADVISOR