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The Great Blasket Island Experience - Premium Tour

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Get ready to experience Dingle Bay’s breathtaking natural beauty with an exhilarating speed boat tour and Great Blasket Island Landing. Departing Dingle Harbour, we tour the stunning coastlines, exploring hidden caves and coves, all the way to the Great Blasket Island. This remote island is rich in history, nature, and incredible scenery. As you journey, take in staggering cliffs and spot wildlife unique to the Dingle shores.

**Relaxed Pace, No Rush**: Enjoy a laid-back, flexible experience with a maximum of 12 passengers.
- **Top-of-the-Line Comfort**: Our ‘Peig Sayers’ Stormforce 11 is the pride of Redbay RIBs, offering an unmatched blend of speed, safety, and comfort. With a 12-seat indoor cabin, you can stay warm and dry as you soak up the stunning views.

Departure times may vary, so we ask passengers to remain flexible and confirm the schedule by phone. A minimum of 10 passengers is needed to run the tour, with cancellations possible if minimum numbers aren’t met.

What's Included

  • Binoculars available
  • Please bring own lunch
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Meeting Location

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The Pier
Strand Street, Farrannakilla, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland

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What To Expect

The Great Blasket Island Experience

• 11.00 am Departure from Dingle Marina - departure time may vary, please confirm day before departure • 1.5 hour Eco Tour in and around the Blasket Islands including Fungi the Dolphin, caves, rock formations, archipelago of Blasket Islands,  birds and marine life • 12.30 pm Landing on the Great Blasket Island • 4 pm Depart Great Blasket Island for return to Dingle • 5.30 - 6 pm Arrive to DingleApproximately 6hour round trip @ €60 per person. Departing Dingle Marina daily at 11am (directly below Dingle Tourist Office, next to the Fungie the Dolphin statue).Visiting Fungie (our residential dolphin), we cruise out the Bay increasing speeds along Dingles beautiful coastline. stopping in many cave and coves, passengers get an upclose tour of the land and rock formations along the peninsula. Taking a wide arch out the bay, we cover deep sea ground where whales, dolphins, porpoises and an abundance of sea birds are likely to fish. Reaching the Great Blasket Island, we tour the Northern shore which is a hot-spot for Grey seal activity. We land passengers for 3.5 to 4 hours on the Great Blasket Island where they can tour the abandoned village provided by the OPW and explore the many wonders the Island has to offer.Please note times may vary depending on weather and sea conditions.
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6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please be aware passengers must trans-ship into smaller Dinghy upon arrival to Great Blasket Island
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Q: Will I get seasick on The Great Blasket Island Experience – Premium Tour?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: Will I get seasick on The Great Blasket Island Experience – Premium Tour?
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.

Feb 2023
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Great Blasket Island Experience – Premium Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Binoculars available.
The following is NOT included:
  • Please bring own lunch.
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Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the The Great Blasket Island Experience - Premium Tour is as follows:

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Great Blasket Island Experience - Premium Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Binoculars available
  • Please bring own lunch

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  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please be aware passengers must trans-ship into smaller Dinghy upon arrival to Great Blasket Island
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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