Dingle Bay Eco Tours: 4 Hour Wildlife Viewing Adventure around Blasket Islands
4.7
280 Ratings
Ventry, stop 636961
Embark on a thrilling 4-hour wildlife viewing adventure with Dingle Bay Eco Tours. Explore the stunning Blasket Islands and Dingle Bay, spotting whales, dolphins, seals, and more. Discover the breathtaking seascapes and landscapes of Ireland's west coast along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ventry, stop 636961 - Dolphin, whale and bird watching trip around the Blasket islands and Dingle Bay in whale watching tour boat M.V. “Blasket Princess” There is inside seating for 20 passengers and on deck seating for 20 passengers. We also have a flying bridge for wildlife viewing suitable for about eight passengers at a time so passengers can vary the trip by sitting inside or out on deck and occasional visits up to the flying bridge.
What's Included
- Guided by a local expert
- Professional photography guidance
- Complimentary car parking on pier and in Ventry Village
What's Not Included
- no entrance fee
- no alcohol served
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a 4-hour excursion with Dingle Bay Eco Tours, discovering the hidden gems of Blasket Islands and Dingle Bay. This eco-friendly journey offers a chance to spot whales, dolphins, seals, basking sharks (season permitting), puffins, and other diverse marine life while marveling at the stunning seascapes and landscapes of Ireland’s west coast, along the Wild Atlantic Way. With our expert skipper, crew, and wildlife guide on-hand, enjoy a relaxing, laid-back tour, complete with an elevated flying bridge for optimal wildlife viewing and an onboard marine toilet for convenience.
- Please dress warm with wind proof jacket and warm hat
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Trips may be cancelled at short notice if unsuitable weather or sea conditions so please supply mobile contact phone number inc. international dialing code in case of any last minute change of schedule.
- This trip is not suitable for children under 10 years of age
- Please arrive about 15 to 20 minutes before 1pm departure time to park car on pier; put on suitable warm clothing and for safety meeting.
- The boat departs at 1pm sharp. Please telephone ahead in good time if you expect to be late. The boat will not wait more than 5 minutes for late arrivals.
- Under no circumstances will a refund be given for “no show” or late arrivals. We require 24 hr. notice for any cancellation or refund.
- Nor suitable for children under 10 years of age
Location
Ventry, stop 636961
Ventry pier is 4 miles west of Dingle town centre on the Slea head drive, road R559. Turn left by the cottages opposite Quinn's pub and you can park your car on the pier
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(280 Ratings)
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Jesse_p
May 7, 2024
Fantastic experience - The marine biologist on the boat was amazing! Great information and we were lucky enough to see so much wildlife!
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Evelyn_b
May 2, 2024
great experience - unfortunately the day I booked was a windy day, so Mike of the staff re-schedule it for the following calm day and we had also the possibility to add the pit-stop on the Blasket Island.
The staff was kind and well prepared, the boat is gentle and we saw sharks, dolphins and seal, also a great variety of birds, including puffins.
Full Reccomended :)
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Giuditta66
Oct 13, 2023
Helpful - We booked the afternoon tour but unfortunately had to cancel our trip to Ireland due to illness. However, Michael was extremely understanding and helpful by cancelling and refunding us. We will not fail to book again in the future.
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Tara_b
Sep 15, 2023
Amazing tour! - We saw a ton of dolphin and seal. I see dolphin quite often but never that many and there was a ton of baby dolphins. We were told 2 weeks old! Truly incredible! Loved it and recommend. The captain and mate were a wealth of knowledge.
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Tina_r
Sep 5, 2023
Fantastic boat trip - Friendly crew, really good trip and saw seals, dolphins a hump back whale and a minky whale. Amazing !
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885siobhanc
Sep 4, 2023
The Blasket Princess - Don't second guess, it's one amazing trip well, well worth it. The amazing Blasket Island with its seals and their cubs basking in the sunshine on the golden sands. The impressive views of the cathedral cliffs and massive arches of Inis Na Bhró, and views of all the islands, the swell of the sea and the shear fun of watching the dolphins swim and jump. And today we saw a beautiful sight just in front of an amazing hump back whale as it danced and breached in the sea before us. It was an amazing day. A guided tour to remember ✨️ super trip Thank you
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Deborah_k
Sep 4, 2023
Seeing the country beauty... - Seeing the country beauty by the sea and the many dolphins, whales, and seals. The crew knew exactly where to go and were very informative when showing sights.
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Ursula_e
Aug 23, 2023
A perfect day at sea - We were lucky and had perfect weather, we saw dolfins, seals and even a whale. The stuff was so friendly. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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Kevin
May 5, 2024
An unforgettable experience - Some beautiful scenery, including the awe inspiring blasket islands and saw a lot of dolphins, seals and a quick glimpse of a Minke whale. John was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the wildlife and the history of the area and our skipper, Vincent did a fantastic job. Even if the whales eluded us for the most part, it's still a brilliant, relaxing experience though we were blessed with calm seas and beautiful weather.
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Y9647gdnicolek
Aug 25, 2023
Excursion to recommend - Very pleasant excursion, the only downside was that we had difficulty communicating with the people in charge despite their efforts because we spoke very poor English. The outing kept all its promises (dolphin, seals and sighting of a whale...
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