Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)

From$25
1 hour
Dublin, Ireland

Full description

Join us in the most beautiful Dublin coastal village of Howth. Onboard our small boats we get up close to Ireland's Eye Island, caves and marine life in the world famous UNESCO Dublin Bay Biosphere. See the majestic Howth cliffs and harbour on our rustic boat trip, hearing about the famous history and insider tales of this incredible peninsula. Our small and intimate group tours leave the Harbour behind on a voyage of discovery spotting the seasonal sea life along the way, puffins, seals, gannets and guillemots to name a few. When you return to the harbour there are several seafood restaurants along the pier to enjoy, each one better than the other.

Included / Excluded

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Snacks

Itinerary

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The Howth Coastal Boat Tour that get you up close and personal with small groups to the amazing wildlife, panoramic views and marine habitats of Ireland's East coast.​ Get back to nature on a Howth cliff cruise along the waterline of Howth Cliffs and Irelands Eye, home to wild seabirds such as Gannets, Guillemots, Cormorants, Kittiwakes, Puffins and Sea Gulls. See and photograph the large seal colony from the boat in Howth harbour and around Irelands Eye. Enjoy live commentary from your skipper and some very local Irish music playing in the background along the way. 40 minutes from Dublin City Centre.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: 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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Boat tour

The captain was great! We learned do much. Great experience.. we would come back anytime. I recommend this trip to anyone

Darren_PJul 6, 2026VIATOR

Really lovely tour of the...

Really lovely tour of the island and the exciting ocean birds & seals. Great afternoon getaway from the city.

Andrea_FJul 5, 2026VIATOR

Fantastic Boat Trip

I really enjoyed this boat trip. The guided trip was very informative. A variety of music was played during the trip that tied in with the history told. This created a great atmosphere. Ireland's eye looked amazing. We saw a huge number of pelicans and gannets. We also got to see a number of seals too. A very enjoyable memorable trip. The sun was shining which was a bonus. Highly recommend.

Niamh04Jul 4, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Semi-private boat trip. Not guaranteed to see puffins.

It was a nice boat ride in Howth, but if you are traveling to other places in Ireland, a hike in Howth would be equally as lovely. There were only a few people on the boat, which was nice, but it can get quite windy and a little hard to hear at times. We only saw one puffin from a distance. I would recommend it if you're only going to Dublin for a short trip and want some nature.

310nancimJul 3, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Howthe, Island of Eye Tour

Loved this tour! We took dart rail from Pearse station to Howthe. The tour company gave great directions to go from rail station to end of Pier 1. The hour tour and guide was excellent. We saw puffins, Irish penguins and several other species of birds, along with seals. Fantastic tour! Would definitely do again!

loretta_pJun 30, 2026VIATOR