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Skellig Coast Discovery Experience: From Ancient History to Intriguing Folklore
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The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre
Embark on the Skellig Coast Discovery Experience and uncover the ancient history and intriguing folklore of the Skellig Islands. Explore the 6th-century stories and learn about the Transatlantic Telegraph Cable that changed Europe's communication. No landing at Skelligs.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Skellig Michael - This UNESCO world heritage site of Skellig Michael has contributed to its otherworldly appearance to become an amazing visitor attraction today. As you cruise around the stunning rock formations and abundant wildlife, you will hear that Skellig Michael was once a place of pilgrimage, prayer, and penance for much of its history, dating back to the 6th century as part of early Christianity.\n\nPlease note: This is not a landing tour, this a round the islands experience. \n- Bray Head - See Bray head Tower from the sea.
What's Included
- Boat tour
What's Not Included
- Tea and coffee
- Parking fees
Additional Information
This excursion offers the paramount opportunity for an immersive and intimate exploration of the Skellig Islands and the Skellig Coast narrative that dates back to the 6th century. Your guide will paint a vivid picture of the Skellig Coast, interlacing captivating tales and factual information that encapsulate the rich heritage and folklore of this region.
Please note, this tour does not include a landing on the Skelligs.
Sit back and allow yourself to be transported through history, tracing the path of the Transatlantic Telegraph Cable that revolutionized communication between Europe and the Atlantic Ocean in the 18th century. Understand the significance of Bray Tower over the years in safeguarding the small island of Valentia from marauders who frequented the Skellig Coast.
The journey continues on to the Skellig Islands, where you can enjoy a complete tour of the islands and unearth the fascinating tales dating back to the 6th century that these islands hold.
Location
The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre
Meet at the Skellig Experience Visitor Centre and look for the vessel 'Skellig Bounty'. The tour fee includes access to car parking facilities, audio visual and centre experience.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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Johngr1500fa
Aug 23, 2023
A great experience - Great experience. Really interesting your. Great fun. Really knowledgeable tour guide. Good value. Definitely recommend.
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Baptisteg283
Aug 14, 2023
Great tour that went as expected. - This was a very good trip. The crew was nice and very caring. It is a rocky journey in the ocean. Recommend a LIGHT LUNCH before setting foot on the boat!
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Colmk583
Jul 19, 2023
Exceptional Skelligs - Brilliant guided tour. Started off with the small museum and information film.
On the boat, Brendan was informative and helpful.
Would highly recommend this tour as an alternative to the landing one.
Great food and welcoming staff back in the restaurant on our return.
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Fifi20142015
Jul 19, 2023
Beautiful boat tour of the Skelligs - Wonderful boat tour on Skellig Bounty with Brendan. Would highly recommend. Saw lots of wild life and The Skelligs were beautiful. Was great to see up close.
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Carolineacronin
Jul 19, 2023
Wonderful experience - Amazing boat tour, saw wonderful wild life and learned a lot about the Skelligs on the Skellig Bounty.
Highly recommend to all.
So impressed that have booked a different tour with this company for thd following day
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A3978xhstephenr
Jul 10, 2023
Wonderful Skellig Islands Boat Trip - Fantastic trip to view the Skelligs - absolute must. Great treatment from very knowledgable guides Brendan and Elizabeth - thousands of seabirds, dolphins, and Minke Whale.
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Paradise92862
Jun 30, 2023
Tyrone woman survives Kerry Seatrip to the Skelligs, on the mouth of All Ireland Quarter Finals! - Highly recommended tour from start to finish. Booking was fluent and easy, between the partnership with the Royal Valentia hotel for advertising, and the excellent Kerry Aqua Terra website.
Our boat pick up was punctual, and our guide and skipper were warm, welcoming, informative, caring and full of personality. I'm not sure which was nicer, the actual time at sea in the open air, or this teams obvious love and excitement firwhat they do/sharewith others.
Very professional service, with a fine boat, safety equipment, and someone the best audio aids I have used to date in termsof both technology and content.
We had mixed weather, but Elizabeth's energy kept everyone upbeat and happy for te duration of the tour. Dolphins flanked the boat and jumped alongside our starboard side all the way past Puffin Island. The day was a tonic for the mind, soul and spirit!
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Janemccoog1
Jun 25, 2023
Number 1 highlight from our Kerry visit! Magical views and brilliant crew! - The tour is absolutely brilliant. The views are unbelievable, and to experience them so close during the tour is like no other journey. The crew is very attentive, and so much fun, with tons of information on the history of the area. It was definitely our number one highlight during our visit to Kerry.
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Miriterrs
Jun 24, 2023
Great views and super staff - We enjoyed the trip around the Skellig mountains very much! Small group of people, very friendly guides and very good information on the tour!
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Christinam4648
Aug 14, 2023
Superb but stormy - Interesting trip but stormy weather
So the trip was shortened and we weren't able to see much of what was on offer...too bad to know in advance...
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