The 9 Best Boat Tours in Dingle

1.Exhilarating Rib experience – Dingle sea safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,349 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Join Dingle Sea Safari for a three-hour RIB ride from the Quay, limited to 12 people. Captains such as Mikey, Colm, Callum, and Connell share local geology and wildlife knowledge while searching for seals, dolphins, whales, puffins, and sea caves. Warm waterproof jackets and trousers are provided.

“We had an amazing experience on this excursion. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Our tour guide Connell was excellent. Highly recommend”

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2.Blasket Island Sea Life Rib Tour,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $116

Set out from Farrannakilla near Dingle for a 2.5-hour RIB trip with skippers David or Nathan. You may spot dolphins, whales, seals, puffins, and seabirds while viewing the Blasket Islands, sea caves, and cliffs from the Atlantic. Waterproof gear and life jackets are supplied, but bring warm layers.

“Breathtaking views of the blasket islands and the beautiful coastline! Dress warm waterproof. They give you waterproof pants and a jacket to put on top of your clothes. Size up for your jacket.The rib tour did feel like a kids roller coaster at times because of the weather but worth it. Very safe. They cancel if bad weather. Also wear a patch or take dramamine if you tend to get sea sick. We saw dolphins swimming alongside our boat and seals on the beach. Our captain explained the views and it was a once in a lifetime experience. Well worth the money”

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3.Boat Tour of Dingle Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $20Best value

Set out from Dingle Marina for a short cruise around Dingle Bay and the peninsula. Expect coastal cliffs, arches, local history, and a chance to spot dolphins. Guides including Laura and Kate have led lively, informative trips. The advertised sailing lasts about an hour, though some departures run closer to 90 minutes.

“Got pretty wavy out there! Nice view of the peninsula from the water. Narrator was friendly and comical”

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4.Dingle Boat Tours Wildlife RIB Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Join Dingle Boat Tours for a 2.5-hour RIB trip around the Blasket Islands, Ireland’s only Marine National Park. Guides such as Declan combine coastal scenery, wildlife watching, local facts, and a fast, wet ride. The boat carries no more than 12 people, with possible sightings of seals, dolphins, whales, puffins, deer, and seabirds.

“Cancelled. Evidently happens fairly frequently. They mentioned they’d tried to get a hold of me but I didn’t know until departure time. Remain flexible.”

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5.Sea Safari by RIB Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · from $125

Join Dingle Sea Safari for a 2.5-hour RIB boat trip along Dingle Bay and the West Kerry Coast. Your English-speaking captain takes you past cliffs, caves, rock formations and Great Blasket Island, with chances to see seals, dolphins, puffins and whales. Waterproof clothing and lifejackets are supplied.

“Oh what a fabulous excursion! Our guide, Colm was absolutely amazing, so genuine, down to earth, and funny. The boat was surprisingly smooth and quite comfortable. It was a beautifully sunny day but being early in March we were extremely thankful for the full snow suit the company provided us, they kept us so warm, what a great touch! We were lucky enough to see a colony of seal on the beach side, some puffins, and Colm even extended our trip so he could find us some bonus wildlife and managed to track down a pod of dolphins that stuck around us for a solid 10 minutes and even showed…”

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6.Private 1-Hour Guided Boat Tour in Dingle Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Take a private one-hour charter from Dingle Marina with a skipper-guide such as Captain Mike or Michael. Choose your focus, from sea stacks and cliffs to dolphins, while your own group enjoys a quiet view of the Dingle Peninsula. The boat holds up to 12 people, and dogs and service animals are welcome.

“Amazing staff, truly exceptional surroundings. Thank you for the ‘inside information” Until we meet again !”

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7.Dingle to Blasket Island Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Take a fast 50-minute passenger ferry from Dingle Marina to Great Blasket Island. Watch for Fungie near Dingle Harbour, round Slea Head, enjoy island scenery and local history, then return by boat. The English-language trip carries up to 50 people and depends on good weather.

“Great day on the water, saw dolphins and deals. The island has lots of history. Would have uploaded photos but after two attempts gave up!”

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8.Dingle Boat Tours RIB Adventure Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Join David or Beatrice at Dingle Marina for a private 2.5-hour RIB trip around the Blasket Islands. You’ll skim the waves, enter sea caves, pass hidden coves, and look for seals, dolphins, whales, puffins, and seabirds. Warm gear, life jackets, and an onboard toilet are provided.

“This is real value for money. You see the whole coastline, sea caves, and then across to the Blasket Mor. It then moves on to Charlie Haughey’s island with the native red deer. All in all a great trip. Takes nearly three hours . The rib is brand new and you get a good adrenaline rush from the wave skimming. Do it !”

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9.Funky Pink Self Drive Boats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Take the wheel of a Funky Pink Boat at Dingle Marina and cruise the inner harbour for about an hour. You receive a full driving lesson, safety gear, and support from a patrol boat. Children can steer inside the designated area under adult supervision. The price covers one boat for up to four adults and one small child.

“Great fun, especially that the kids are allowed to steer the boat as well once inside the designated area! Make sure to wear waterproof gear, you do get splashed!”

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