Dingle Bay Eco Tours: 4 Hour Wildlife Viewing Adventure around Blasket Islands

Embark on a thrilling 4-hour wildlife viewing adventure with Dingle Bay Eco Tours. Explore the stunning Blasket Islands and Dingle Bay, spotting whales, dolphins, seals, and more. Discover the breathtaking seascapes and landscapes of Ireland’s west coast along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ventry, stop 636961 - Dolphin, whale and bird watching trip around the Blasket islands and Dingle Bay in whale watching tour boat M.V. “Blasket Princess” There is inside seating for 20 passengers and on deck seating for 20 passengers. We also have a flying bridge for wildlife viewing suitable for about eight passengers at a time so passengers can vary the trip by sitting inside or out on deck and occasional visits up to the flying bridge.
What's Included
  • Guided by a local expert
  • Professional photography guidance
  • Complimentary car parking on pier and in Ventry Village
What's Not Included
  • no entrance fee
  • no alcohol served
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a 4-hour excursion with Dingle Bay Eco Tours, discovering the hidden gems of Blasket Islands and Dingle Bay. This eco-friendly journey offers a chance to spot whales, dolphins, seals, basking sharks (season permitting), puffins, and other diverse marine life while marveling at the stunning seascapes and landscapes of Ireland’s west coast, along the Wild Atlantic Way. With our expert skipper, crew, and wildlife guide on-hand, enjoy a relaxing, laid-back tour, complete with an elevated flying bridge for optimal wildlife viewing and an onboard marine toilet for convenience.

  • Please dress warm with wind proof jacket and warm hat
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • 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.
  • Nor suitable for children under 10 years of age
Location
Ventry pier, Ventry Harbour, Co. Kerry
Ventry pier is 4 miles west of Dingle town centre on the Slea head drive, road R559. Turn left by the cottages opposite Quinn's pub and you can park your car on the pier
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.7
(302 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Lisa_h
Sep 26, 2024
Dingle and Blasket Islands - We saw bottlenose dolphins and lots of seals. A beautiful afternoon on the water. There was a toilet on the boat as well.
Review provided by Viator
Charles_o
Sep 25, 2024
Fantastic trip with a... - Fantastic trip with a crew that loves what they do. We were able to see lots of dolphins and a few whales.
Review provided by Viator
Dariykari
Sep 8, 2024
Lovely experience - We were a group of four, and we loved it. First, communication with Mick (the organizer) was easy. He was always available to answer all our questions and was very kind in adjusting to our circumstances. Second, they never take people out to sea in bad weather—quality over quantity. Third, the crew is amazing. You can tell they are genuinely interested in marine life, sharing stories on the boat. They are also happy to share even more if you're eager to know more. We saw stunning landscapes, plenty of bird species, dolphins, and seals. It was exciting to stay on the top deck, where you had to hold onto the rails to keep your balance. Many thanks for this experience!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Thais_p
Aug 12, 2024
Great time! - Had a great time! We saw lots of dolphins, seals and even a deer on top of one of the cliffs. The crew was great. Would recommend!
Review provided by Viator
Cathleen_s
Jul 18, 2024
Amazing - We have seen nearly every possible animal: seals, puffins, razorbills and other sea birds, dolphins and whales. It was amazing.
Review provided by Viator
824kamelk
Jul 15, 2024
Fantastic and pleasant - Unforgettable trip, in a small family boat allowing exchange and meeting. Accompanied by the Guide and the boat captain really friendly and passionate we had explanations throughout the ride about history and nature. We were treated to very beautiful views of seals, dolphin deer and whales. We leave adults and children with memories full of heads and beautiful encounters! Many thanks to you
Review provided by Tripadvisor
469liamo
Jul 7, 2024
School tour 2024 - Thanks to all at Eco Marine Tours! Took a school group on their morning tour this week. Both John and Vincent were absolutely fantastic with the boys in explaining about the local marine life and made a real effort to look for dolphins which were fortunate to see. Would highly recommend these trips for small school groups. I'd also like to say a final thank you to Mick, who helped organise this. Cheers Liam Presentation Monastery NS, Killarney.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Marcmurphy87
Jul 1, 2024
Great expereince - A great trip we had, first of I cant thank Michael enough for his constant updates on the weather changing and getting us on the next available outing. We had Rachel (I believe) onboard as the expert and it was her first day and she was just rolling of knowledge every few mins. We seen Seals, Puffins and Dolphins I will be back for when its whale season.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Robojenny
Jun 24, 2024
Dingle day trip - The Naturalist on board answered all of our questions - very well informed on the nature of the islands. Wonderful trip for bird watching and dolphin sightings - highly recommend!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Pamela_c
Sep 23, 2024
Great day on the water - Beautiful day on the water. Unfortunately we didn’t find the whales, but we did see seals and dolphins. The scenery was beautiful. The captain and his first mate very friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks for a lovely day on the water.
Review provided by Viator
Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1
Adult
September 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today