Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour from Dingle
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Local guide
- Professional photographer guide
- free car parking on pier and in Ventry village
- no entrance fee
- no alcohol served
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Ventry pier, Ventry Harbour, Co. Kerry, Ceantra, Ventry, County Kerry, Ireland
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
Good to know
- Please dress warm with wind proof jacket and warm hat
- Trips may be cancelled at short notice if unsuitable weather or sea conditions so please supply mobile contact phone number inc. international dialing code in case of any last minute change of schedule.
- This trip is not suitable for children under 10 years of age
- Please arrive about 15 to 20 minutes before 1pm departure time to park car on pier; put on suitable warm clothing and for safety meeting.
- The boat departs at 1pm sharp. Please telephone ahead in good time if you expect to be late. The boat will not wait more than 5 minutes for late arrivals.
- Under no circumstances will a refund be given for "no show" or late arrivals. We require 24 hr. notice for any cancellation or refund.
Traveler reviews
Loved it.
Excellent, we had great weather, I took my two sons (12 & 9). Guides were very knowledgeable, we were lucky enough to see common dolphin, seals and minke whales as well as lots of sea birds. The captain was very respectful of the wildlife and kept a good distance from them whilst still being able to see them. I'd highly recommend it. Bring your togs and you can also jump off Ventry pier when you get back which is great fun.
An Amazing Wildlife Experience
What a fantastic tour this was! The crew shared an incredible amount of information about the wildlife and the surrounding area. Their knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience even more special. The captain always navigated to the best locations and took plenty of time at each spot, allowing everyone to fully enjoy everything there was to see. We were also extremely lucky, as we saw an amazing variety of wildlife: seals, whales, and even two different species of dolphins. We also sailed past Blasket Island, where seals were swimming right along the shoreline. It was a truly beautiful sight. Without a doubt, this trip was one of the absolute highlights of our vacation.
Sea outing with favorable weather but zero sightings!
The excursion was conducted well in terms of timing, number of people, and guide. The problem is that, in fact, we didn't spot anything. So we were rather disappointed.
More of an island tour than a wildlife-watching experience
We specifically chose this tour because it was advertised as a whale and dolphin watching experience. Unfortunately, it did not really feel like the crew were actively looking for wildlife. The boat mainly travelled to the island to drop off passengers and then returned. Even when something was spotted, we did not seem to slow down or stop for long enough to properly observe it. The scenery was beautiful, and the guide shared a lot of interesting historical information about the islands and the local wildlife. However, for people who, like me, are booking mainly for whale or dolphin watching, I would not recommend this tour. Perhaps we were simply unlucky that day, but the experience felt more like an island sightseeing and transport trip than a dedicated wildlife-watching tour.
Overall excellent
One of my best experiences this year.Scenery and wildlife were second to none anywhere in the world. The whole experience was enhanced by a friendly and knowledgeable crew who had notable respect for our natural environment. Highly recommended!