3 Whale Watching Trips in Ireland That Repay the Fare

1.Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour from Dingle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 318 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Set out from Ventry Harbour aboard the M.V. Blasket Princess for a four-hour wildlife cruise around Dingle Bay and the Blasket Islands. Guides including Vincent, John, and Jonathan share local sea life and Irish history while you watch for dolphins, whales, seals, puffins, and seabirds. The boat has indoor seating, open decks, a small flying bridge, and a toilet.

“Fantastic trip! We saw tons of seabirds including puffins, dolphins and even a humpback whale! I highly recommend.”

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2.Whale & Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · from $51Best value

Join Aquaventures at Baltimore’s North Pier for a 3 to 4 hour wildlife cruise aboard the yellow Wave Chieftain. Skipper Gerry guides you past offshore islands and rugged Cork coast, searching for dolphins, seals, minke, fin and humpback whales, sunfish, basking sharks, and seabirds. Bring warm layers, snacks, and patience: sightings are never guaranteed.

“It was a great trip. Sadly no whales. But plenty of birds and dolphins. Captain was really nice guy and very chatty.”

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3.Dolphin & Whale Watching (4hrs) + Blasket Island Landing (3hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $155Top rated

From Ventry Pier, a small boat carries you into Dingle Bay and the Blasket Islands for four hours of wildlife watching and three hours ashore on Great Blasket. Expect a guided walk through the deserted village, seals, puffins, sea cliffs, and changeable Atlantic weather. The group is limited to 12 participants.

“Perfect from start to finish. The Captain and Guide are really great, Great Basket Island is a little gem to visit and we got to see whales, dolphins and others. REALLY GREAT.Auto-translated”

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