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Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise: Sail Straight from Galway, No Buses Required
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280 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:
24 hours
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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Carol_c
Sep 22, 2024
Great way to spend a day - A lovely day. Well-run operation. I’ve wanted to see the Aran Islands, and this is a great way to do it.
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239paigem
Sep 20, 2024
Loved Inishmore and Aran Islands cruise! - A-mazing weather and smooth sailing on our day. Friendly crew. We toured Inishmore via a little touring bus. Fabulous driver - John Hermon - had much to share and reasonably priced at $25pp and roughly 3 hours.
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Rebecca_k
Sep 19, 2024
Boat to Aran islands and cliffs of moher - The Aran Islands were very interesting. We enjoyed riding e-bikes all around and hiking to the fort. The ferry ride was fun and we had great views of the Cliffs of Moher.
The departure at city docks could have been more organized. It seemed like our online purchase should have provided tickets rather than a voucher that we then had to use to get paper tickets.
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Sharpp2017
Sep 16, 2024
Professional and interesting boat trip - Boat was comfortable with seats inside and out.
Bit choppy but staff looked after everyone well.
Good view of the cliffs on our way back from Inishmore.
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W2096ilcraigk
Sep 14, 2024
Beautiful island/ cliffs of Moher tour - Everyone that worked here was nice, and the ferry ride was enjoyable. Indoor or outdoor seating, food and drink available, as well as restrooms. Nice trip to Inishmore where we spent a few hour exploring the island and having a bite to eat. The cliffs of Moher experience was nice too, but the weather was a little tricky. They gave us a little history of the cliffs while there which was nice to hear. Overall, I’d book with them again to check out the two other Aran Islands.
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Jo_f
Sep 13, 2024
Day trip - Fabulous day! Great staff! Wonderful adventure! Perfect amount of time at the island and by the cliffs
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Travel55354887733
Sep 12, 2024
Aran island well worth the day trip - Awesome experience. Boat was top notch - everyone was friendly and knew what they were doing.
Our first stop on the island was “The Bar” for coffee and a seafood chowder - best I’ve ever had and I’m from New England - lots of fresh fish in chunks - smoked salmon white fish.
Then opted for the bus tour which was well worth it - friendly knowledgeable tour guide who lived on the island - better than a bike ride because roads are so narrow. Yes, more narrow than roads on mainland ;)
From the water is a great way to see the cliffs of moher.
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Ruth_d
Sep 21, 2024
Great trip to see this lovely island. - Great experience seeing how the island has developed and the islanders live there lives.The island is an interesting place to visit and I would recommend anyone if they are able to do this trip.
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Teresa_f
Sep 19, 2024
Not disappointed - Expect to do a bus or bike tour once you get to the islands. ($25/$40 per person) amazing food. Stop at the Ciffs of Moeher on the ride back was great!
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Kathleen_p
Sep 19, 2024
Inishmore and Cliffs of Moher - The scenery. The Island was beautiful and we had a gorgeous day. Be watchful of the horse carriage drivers who over charge- prices are not posted and we got had. Not cool. Said one price charged 5x. Be very sure before boarding the carriage.
I do not recommend in terrible weather.
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