Top 8 Boat Tours in County Clare

1.Galway to Inisheer Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher and Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,517 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101Our pick

Travel from Galway to Doolin, ferry to Inisheer for two hours, then cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher before viewing them from above. Local guides such as Alan, Phil, Pavel, and Adrian add Irish history, folklore, and practical advice. Expect a full 10-hour day, changing weather, and possibly rough seas.

“I booked this tour in advance, I received confirmation emails as well as a confirmation text message and when I arrived, the tour operator said I did not have a reservation. I infect did have a reservation. I showed the tour operator my reservation and he said no that that had been canceled. I am still waiting for my refund I Viator They said that they would refund me money and it’s been three weeks and I still haven’t received a refund”

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2.Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Tour & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,283 reviews · from $91

Travel from Galway to Inis Oirr, the smallest Aran Island, by bus and ferry. Explore its castle, beach, shipwreck, pubs, and quiet lanes, then cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher before walking above them. Guides such as Dave and Tommy add local stories, practical help, and plenty of Irish humor.

“The experience was 10 times better than I even imagined. I’d recommend for everyone. Comfortable seats, very friendly guide and the islands are just beautiful. So worth it!”

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3.Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,261 reviews · from $68

Sail directly from Galway City to Inis Mór, the largest Aran Island, and spend 4.5 hours exploring beaches, stone forts, shops, and island roads. Your return ferry passes the Cliffs of Moher, An Branán Mór sea stack, and a Harry Potter film location. An English audio guide and round-trip ferry are included, but bikes, meals, and island tours cost extra.

“The Horse & Cart tour was amazing! Stephen was a gent & made the experience all the better!”

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4.Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise sailing from Galway City Docks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Sail from Galway City Docks to Inishmore for several hours of independent exploring by bike, bus, foot, or horse-drawn cart. On the return, the ferry passes the Cliffs of Moher, sea stacks, a Harry Potter filming cave, and seabird colonies. Expect an open-ocean crossing that can be rough.

“Aran Island is beautiful. We went on a tour bus when we arrived and it was well worth it. The cliffs were spectacular from the cruise, although it was difficult to get pictures with so many people. It was a windy day so the waves were rolling and quite a few people were sick. If you get sea sick, choose wisely.”

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5.Cliffs of Moher Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 279 reviews · from $32Best value

This one-hour Doolin Ferry cruise takes you beneath the Cliffs of Moher and back, with English commentary and a multilingual QR guide. You’ll pass Hag’s Head, Harry Potter’s Cave, Aill na Searrach, O’Brien’s Tower, and An Branán Mór. It costs $32 per person and runs March to November, weather permitting.

“On the whole it was a great experience. There were 2 issues tho.1 the parking. It took us nearly 45 mins to find a space. It was lucky we got there early.2 our trip was delayed about 45 minutes. Standing in a queue for that long under a hot sun was very uncomfortable.”

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6.Cliffs of Moher, Boat Tour & Aillwee Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 102 reviews · from $142

Travel from Dublin to Aillwee Cave and the Cliffs of Moher with an English-speaking driver-guide. See bear chambers and underground waterfalls, stop for lunch in Doolin, cruise below the cliffs, then walk above them. Guides may include Philip, Jonathan, Colin, Rory, Stephen, or Debbie.

“Our Guide Rory was Excellent, and a great driver too, and humorous! The weather was a little foggy but lifted long enough to get some pictures! Would recommend this tour, it was a great combination of all the sights!”

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7.Cliffs of Moher including Cliffs of Moher Boat Experience Luxury Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Spend about 12 hours traveling privately from Dublin to County Clare, with entry to the Cliffs of Moher Experience and a 50-minute boat trip from Doolin. Guides such as Dragos, Mark, James, John, and Taufeeq have led past tours, with time for extra coastal stops when schedules allow.

“This is a must do excursion. We had the pleasure of having Dragso as our experienced tour guide of Ireland. He was very knowledgeable of the history of Ireland and knew all the exciting spots to stop and see. This was the best part of our entire trip.”

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8.Galway + Cliffs of Moher Boat Cruise in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · from $112

Travel from Dublin to Galway and Doolin with a Spanish-speaking guide, then take a one-hour boat cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher. You get free time in Galway, a scenic County Clare drive, and a return to Dublin around 8:00 pm. Guide Maureen is praised for her music and useful recommendations.

“Great, we loved Maureen and her music. Fantastic recommendations!!! Kisses Maureen from your Valencian fans 😘😘😘”

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