Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise: Sail Straight from Galway, No Buses Required

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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

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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…

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…

Location

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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.

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607jayb

Nov 11, 2024

The Best Way to See The Aran islands & The Cliffs of Moher - This was one of the best days of our entire Ireland vacation. We boarded the ferry, conveniently located in the heart of Galway City, and sailed across the gorgeous Galway Bay to the island of Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. After a visit to Inishmore, we sailed back across Galway Bay, taking in sights of the other two Aran Islands, Inisheer and Inishmaan. Then we viewed the stupendous Cliffs of Moher from the sea, what a spectacular sight! Note: the sea can be a bit rough so plan ahead and take some motion sickness medicine ahead of time if you are prone to motion sickness.

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Beccagillen

Nov 6, 2024

Unbelievable craic! The friendliest welcome - This entire trip was unforgettable. In all of my 35 years, I’d never been to Aran and so everything about the island itself was spectacular. Now, I have to mention the enthusiastic journey on Aran island ferries first - the crew, the friendliness, the welcoming attitude. Everything was absolutely A1. We had a few cans on the boat and a few laughs and the entire trip was great. I’d also never been on the ferry so this was also a first. When we go to Aran, we were buzzing to get the electric bikes. Mikes bike hire is to the right as you get off the bikes and he was a very sound man, with very amazing electric bikes for us that we had for 2 days flying around the island. Some of the terrain was not flat nor smooth and the bikes got us from A to B without any issues. The bikes are brilliant craic. We had pints and grub in one of the local pubs and had the best 2 days with our friends (all from Galway). Thank you Aran island ferries, Aine Mac, and Mike for the best weekend in a long time

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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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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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