Slieve League Cliffs Cruise: Guided Maritime Tour of Europe's Highest Sea Cliffs in Donegal
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27 Ratings
Town Pier
Embark on a guided maritime tour of Slieve League Cliffs, Europe's highest sea cliffs in County Donegal. Cruise past stunning landmarks and witness the rich marine wildlife of Donegal Bay.
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Donegal Bay - On leaving the harbour, we are met with Rotten Island lighthouse which was constructed in 1838. It is still functional & extremely important to all vessel entering & departing the port.
  • St. John’s Point - We can also see in the distance, St Johns Point Lighthouse, located at the end of the long peninsula, constructed in 1831 & also still functional & now used as guest accommodation which is very popular.
    We will then travel west along the rugged Donegal coast which shows its beauty from centuries of Atlantic storms showing their strength, firstly passing Drumanoo Head.
  • Fintra Beach - En route to the cliffs we will view Fintra beach with its Blue Flag credentials, that then leads us onto Muckross Head.
  • Muckross Head Peninsula - After Muckross Head we pass by Teelin Bay & onto Carrigan Head. Rounding Carrigan head with Napoleonic tower overhead looking down on us, the majestic Sliabh Liag cliffs start to come into view.
  • Slieve League - As we travel around we can see the \
What's Included
  • Life jackets provided
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Embark on a voyage from the scenic Killybegs harbour, located in the remarkable County Donegal - previously acclaimed as ‘the coolest place on the planet’. Our destination is the base of Europe’s tallest accessible marine cliffs to witness the awe-inspiring Slieve League cliffs that ascend 1,972 feet / 601 metres above the sea level.
As we journey, we encounter many significant landmarks such as Rotten Island and St John’s Point lighthouses, Drumanoo Head, Fintra Beach, Muckross Head, and the renowned Giant’s Desk and Chair nestled in the bay, right in front of the majestic cliffs.
While the ship navigates near the cliffs, you have a superb opportunity to observe various caves & waterfalls speckled and tumbling down the cliff edges.
As we head back, view Benbulbin, the table-shaped mountain in Sligo at a distance, and towns dotting the coast of Donegal Bay.
Well known for being one of the world’s most bountiful waters is Donegal Bay. Throughout the summer, it’s typical to spy marine creatures like dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks, and tuna.

  • WHERE DO YOU PARK? There is plenty of parking along the shore. There is a free car park beside the Ahoy Cafe just opposite where the boat is tied up. The muster point is at the head of the breakwater on the Small Craft Harbour, but we ask that passengers kindly do not park here as the pier is very busy with new boats being built.
Location
Town Pier
Meet point is The Marina, Black Rock Pier, Killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland. Our passengers all board at the marina/boat park.At the harbour the boat is called the Sliabh Liag Allure. There is lots of parking just at the entrance.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Denise_a
Sep 12, 2023
Great trip - Very interesting to see the cliffs from this angle. Don’t forget to drive the the lookout after the trip to compare the view. Make sure you dress warms. It’s surprisingly cold out on the water
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Evelyn_m
Sep 9, 2023
Great trip! - View if the cliffs was awe inspiring. On the return trip the captain nitice dolphins in the water and slowed and circled them so all could see. Much appreciated. Crew were very helpful too.
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Marc_l
Sep 7, 2023
Outstanding cruise with... - Outstanding cruise with beautiful views and a flexible crew who permitted us to see dolphins. Recommend to everyone visiting Kellybiggs.
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Brian_b
Sep 3, 2023
Amazing views - What an amazing experience! Great voyage, the cliffs are astounding. Left on time and even looked out for whales, which unfortunately we didn't see. Well worth the price and time.
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Mary
Jun 24, 2023
Well worth it! - Excellent trip. We loved seeing the dolphins and learning more about the amazing shoreline. The staff was cordial, fun and professional. 10/10 would recommend.
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Jack
Jun 15, 2023
Great day for sailing - There is a short walk to the meeting area due to construction on the pier. Crew were organized and polite. Very prompt on departure. Lovely weather, smooth sailing. The scenic views from the boat were wonderful. Tied into the views from the cliffs themselves. Highly recommended over smaller boats as it can become a little rough. Great fish and chips at fish truck across from office in town
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Ian_m
Jul 24, 2023
Very pleasant boat trip from Killybegs to the Sliabh Liag cliffs - A very pleasant boat trip to the cliffs (about one hour each way) providing an excellent view of the landscape and between Killybegs and the Sliabh Liag (Slieve League) cliffs. The cliffs are among the highest in Europe. Toilet and refreshment facilities available on board.
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Proctorparquette
Jul 17, 2023
Long ride on the boat but worth it - The views of the cliffs were amazing! Pictures will not do this place justice - you have to be there! Ship was stable and clean. They had a recorded tour guide which was hard to hear but decent. It's a long trip out and back. You only stay at the highlight (the cliffs) for 10 minutes or so. They try to give you some insight about other features on the way but really you're there for the cliffs.
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Uwe_dr
Jan 10, 2024
Nothing exciting or interesting about these high cliffs. - We went to the cliffs by boat and were able to admire the cliffs from a considerable safety distance. We didn't take into account that the safety distance that the boat had to keep from the cliffs was so large, because that meant that even these high cliffs were very small and uninteresting. A boring trip that, in our opinion, is not really worth it.
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J3183enellenb
Sep 9, 2023
No - This cruise was disappointing. Minimal narration, which included details about when lighthouses were built and how fast they blinked. Returned 40 minutes late after numerous circular turns which I assume were in search of whales, though no explanation was given. Cannot recommend.
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