Inis Oírr Day Trip: Exquisite Aran Island Experience with Ferry Ride from Galway

Embark on an exquisite day trip to Inis Oírr, the smallest of the Aran Islands. Explore historical attractions, enjoy a mini-bus tour or pony and trap ride, and relax on the white sandy beach. Experience a warm Irish welcome on the luxury ferry ride from Galway.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

The sailing duration to Inis Oírr is around 50 minutes.
Ferry Departure Time: Ferries leave daily at 10:30 from the sheltered fishing harbor of Rossaveel in Connemara, Galway. Passengers can take advantage of the convenient shuttle bus service departing from Galway city to the ferry terminal. (Please book this service at one of our Galway city…

What's Included
  • Round-trip ferry from Rossaveel (Galway) to Inis Oirr.
What's Not Included
  • Parking at Rossaveel pier.
  • Return shuttle bus transfer from Galway city to Rossaveel Port.
Additional Information

Known as the smallest amongst the Aran Islands, Inis Oírr (Inisheer) is filled with historical sites and embodies the essence of a tiny fishing hamlet. Embark on a journey around the island on a mini-bus tour or a pony-and-cart ride with a local guide. The island also offers bicycle rentals and houses a number of pubs and eateries, along with a…

Location
Rossaveel Ferry
We depart from Rossaveel Harbour - a port 23 miles west of Galway City centre. Passengers are advised to allow one hour driving time from the City to the Port. If you want to book a shuttle bus transfer from Galway city, please book in one of our offices.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Justenn2023
Jun 26, 2023
Upper deck has the best views! - Wonderful experience from the moment I logged on to the webpage to the moment I stepped on shore at Inis Oirr. My attention was piqued from the beautiful pictures and videos I found on social media, which pale in comparison to when the action goes live and you step on the deck. Everyone from the office to the boat crew was super friendly and accommodating. Really happy I came across these folks, too-notch. I’m already planning my next visit!
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Hazel_g
May 9, 2023
Breathe taking - The island is so pretty. Full of character. Residents so friendly. We also enjoyed the the relaxing atmosphere in the pub after our cycle.
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Veggiegirl2014
Apr 28, 2023
Beautiful - Beautiful islands, the ferry is very quick to get you there, very clean ferry and staff were helpful, would highly reccommend to everyone
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Womblebat
Apr 15, 2021
Day Trip - Fantastic Trip. Was a little concerned about being able to socially distance from other passengers on board but there was no issues there. Aran Island Ferries have plenty of space on board for everyone, and we felt very safe. The boat itself was well kept and clean. Had a lovely voyage over to Inis Oirr for a day trip, will have to go back and see the other islands soon!
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X1987xtpatricial
Jul 20, 2020
Day trip - I love this Island had to go back I've been so many times now. As a child I stayed for a month in the gaelteacht and it was one of the best times I ever had.
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Rockdocker
Jul 29, 2023
Competent service RT - Competent handling of the whole process of getting a scheduled space on a bus in Galway to take you and your luggage to Rosaville(?); from there one gets on a ferry which is scheduled and makes a 45 minutes voyage to the village of Kilronen on Inis Mor. Competent helpful staff; we did a return trip four days later and had the same experience. The waters can be a bit rough and so if you're afflicted with motion sickness you should take appropriate precautions. So far as we are aware this is one way one can get back and forth to the beautiful island of Inis Mor. There is also air service, but we know nothing about it.
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Patti_n
Jun 29, 2023
Not very accommodated - I checked the weather all week, and it was good. When we woke on day of trip it was pouring out, and the the weather app was calling for 80% rain for an outdoor trip. I called and asked if we could switch our tour to Friday, and was told no since we didn’t call prior to 24 hours. What a shame to waste money. It didn’t feel like any consideration was given. Wouldn’t book through Viator again.
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From $42
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).