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Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise: Sail Straight from Galway, No Buses Required
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266 Ratings
Galway
Embark on an award-winning day cruise from Galway to the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher. No buses required! Explore traditional island culture and marvel at the iconic Cliffs of Moher.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Galway Bay - This is the only tour where passengers can sail straight from Galway City. Breath the fresh sea air and admire the views of the Connemara and Clare coastline as we sail towards the Aran Islands.
- Inishmore - Passengers can spend 4.5 hours exploring the largest of the Aran Islands, Inis Mór.
- Cliffs of Moher - We will make our way to the Cliffs of Moher on the return journey. Formed 300 million years ago, the Cliffs rise to a magnificent height of over 200 meters which you can truly appreciate from the water. See Ireland’s largest sea bird colony, ‘An Branán Mór Sea Stack’ and a Sea Cave used in filming ‘Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince’. Watch out for Puffins, dolphins, seals and basking sharks that call these waters home.
What's Included
- Audio Guide exploring the islands’ prehistoric archaeology, natural heritage and stone fortresses
Additional Information
Awarded ‘BEST IRISH EXPERIENCE’ and ‘Boat Tour of the Year in Ireland 2024’, this is the only tour that enables passengers to sail straight from Galway City to see the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher. (All other tours require a bus).
Aran Island Ferries luxury vessels will showcase the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way coastline of Connemara and Clare before docking at the largest of the Aran Islands, Inis Mór. Passengers can explore a traditional Island culture that has survived modern life. The return journey to Galway City will bring passengers on a cruise along the iconic Cliffs of Moher. Learn some fun facts with onboard audio as we cruise along the Cliffs of Moher. Discover the nature, wildlife and beauty of Ireland’s West Coast on this day trip.
Take this opportunity to breathe the fresh air and get away from it all. Don’t forget to slow down…. you’re on Island time!
Location
H91 PD37
Beside Port of Galway Office. If heading towards Galway city take the first entrance on the left of the Galway Harbour Hotel (H91 E9PR). If leaving Galway city take the second entrance on the right of the Galway Harbour Hotel. Proceed straight where you will be prompted by signs to enter a carpark.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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A2901uydonnah
Aug 2, 2024
A must see! - The Aaran island trip is a must see. The boat ride was very comfortable. If you want to be outside on the upper deck, arrive early. We took a hop on hop off tour on the island (didn’t be-book, there are lots of tour vans there when you arrive). You have 3 hours on the island, time to see all the sites. Hike up to the fort, shop a little and have lunch. Up at the fort, there were spectacular views of the coastline cliffs. Very busy “one way” roads, I wouldn’t recommend renting bikes or a horse and buggy this time of year as it was challenging to get around due to crowds. The island is beautiful. Seeing the Cliffs if Moher on the way back was epic!
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Morgan_b
Aug 1, 2024
Must do - Great value for the cheap price. Way back you can see so many things including the cliffs. Drinks and snacks available for purchase
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Charline_k
Jul 29, 2024
Great experience - Great time taking the ferry over to the Aran Islands and seeing the Cliffs of Moher. Renting the electric bikes was a fun experience.
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Mairead_g
Jul 29, 2024
Inis Mór - Taking the horse and cart around this most picturesque island was the best way to take in the sights and learn about it. There is so much to see and do.
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Teresa_b
Jul 28, 2024
Amazing visit to Inish Mor and views of the Cliffs of Moher - We loved the ferry ride, nice and easy. The views of the Cliffs of Moher were spectacular and we got some pretty good photos! The short rainfall didn't bother us at all. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit to Inish Mor, walking along the roads, admiring the buildings, homes, rock walls, landscaping, etc. The people were delightful and the food was delicious. We purchased a few items to bring home. We would love to come back there some time and spend a week or two on the island.
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Ambassador633627
Jul 28, 2024
Enjoyable Family Outing - Family outing with two older kids. Enjoyable day. It’s a full day - boat leaves at 9:30 and doesn’t get back until 6:00. The weather was good so biking around the island was easy. Great shops and services on the island. Be aware that seas can be rough even on a nice day so be prepared if you tend to motion sickness. Scenery is breathtaking, especially Cliffs of Mohr.
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Beverlyo530
Jul 23, 2024
Beautiful trip - Lovely smooth ride. Beautiful views. The trip back by the Cliffs was spectacular. We also saw dolphins! I would recommend this trip to everyone!
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Cesar_p
Jul 14, 2024
Strongly recommend - It was a nice family trip on a beautiful sunny day .
Strongly recommended.
Ferry was comfortable and staff were very friendly.
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Adrian_d
Jul 27, 2024
Awful conditions ignored - Terrible conditions at sea, many people were sick including our infant. Extreme conditions and no view of the cliffs - no idea why the crew sailed there that day. I want a refund.
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Deepika_p
Jul 17, 2024
Disgusted with the experience - It started well only to then notice that the return ticket of ferry given to me was of 17th
I had booked a day tour of Aran islands and was supposed to take my ferry back at 3:30 to Galway
When I went to get on board the crew pulled me aside and told me my ticket is for the next day!!!
What??
It was extremely embarrassing to be made to stand on the side till the entire ferry got boarded. Then the crew went to see if there was any place at all to sit and eventually gave us to seats after talking us down. We got seats in extreme corners of the ferry!
Harrowing experience to say the least.
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