Killarney Lake Cruise: Scenic Tour from Ross Castle

Embark on a scenic lake cruise in Killarney, Ireland, aboard the M.V Pride of the Lakes. Enjoy breathtaking views, wildlife sightings, and informative commentary on this comfortable and convenient tour.

Duration: 55 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ross Castle - Ross Castle was built in the 15th Century and was the seat of the O’Donoghue Mor. During the second Desmond Rebellion which led to the Plantation of Munster in the 1580s, the castle changed hands and was taken over by the McCarthy Mors.
  • Innisfallen Island - Locate on Lough Leane, Innisfallen Island was once home to to a…
What's Included
  • Full commentary on board
Additional Information

Cruise Killarney’s beautiful lakes with the M.V Pride of the Lakes. Setting sail from the 15th century Ross Castle, MV Pride of the Lakes offers scenic tours on Lough Leane- its a comfortable covered heated vessel.
This beautiful cruise offers a spectacular experience, cruising in the scenes of gentle low lands, scattered island in the shadow of the…

Location
Ross Castle
Ross Road
Setting sail from the 15th century Ross Castle, MV Pride of the Lakes offers scenic tours on Lough Leane, Killarney’s largest and most picturesque lake.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Oisinr2024
May 12, 2025
The trip with Killarney Lake Tours was a fantastic boat cruise on Lough Leane, the largest of Killarney’s lakes, aboard - I recently went on a tour with Killarney Lake Tours, and it was absolutely excellent! The boat cruise on Lough Leane aboard the MV Pride of the Lakes was a highlight, offering stunning views of Killarney’s landscapes, from the serene lake to the majestic Magillycuddy’s Reeks. The staff were brilliant—friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to make the experience memorable. Their live commentary added so much depth, pointing out hidden gems like the ruins of Innisfallen Abbey and even spotting some local wildlife. The vessel was comfortable and well-maintained, perfect for soaking in the scenery. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Killarney—it’s a must-do for nature lovers and history buffs alike! Pros: Breathtaking views of Lough Leane and Killarney National Park Exceptional, friendly staff with great commentary Comfortable and heated boat Cons: None, everything was spot-on!
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Moiraw904
May 10, 2025
Very enjoyable would really recommend this trip. - Really enjoyed the trip beautiful.scenery Brought two friends they really enjoyed the trip was my second time but you always see something extra every time you go
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451joannec
Apr 28, 2025
Don't miss out on this little gem! - Lovely, relaxing trip around the Killarney lakes. Excellent local knowledge and Eagle spotting. Definitely recommend.
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Alexanderu872
Apr 25, 2025
Killarney Combination Tour - We did then Killarney Combination Tour that consists of Jaunting Car ride from Killarney to Ross castle and a boat cruise on the lake. Strongly recomend.
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Dubinbfast
Apr 24, 2025
Great, family-friendly boat trip of stunning lakes - A very enjoyable tour of the breathtaking lakes. Our guide was both knowledgeable and extra kind to the kids. We have a nonverbal autistic boy with unpredictable reactions to new situations, and the ability to walk around the boat and get outdoors at the back made it that bit easier too. Lovely people and worth the money.
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Dream23078874053
Apr 22, 2025
Lovely way to spend an hour - Very informative boat trip around the beautiful lakes the driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. Our son who is 2 loved being able to go out the back of the boat too, the weather of course was to our advantage thankfully ☀️
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Alishak379
Apr 22, 2025
Ideal Hen Party Activity - I booked a private one-hour lake tour for a hen party on Saturday morning, and it was an incredible experience! Rose was fantastic to deal with during the planning stages, and the crew on the boat were exceptional on the day. They were very accommodating and friendly, even stepping in as our group photographers. At one point, they let the bride take over as captain, which was a nice touch! The boat was fully covered, so the rain didn't affect our trip at all. We still managed to capture photos outside at the back of the boat with the beautiful views behind us. It was perfect being able to bring our own drinks and snacks too. Overall, it was a 10/10 experience at a very reasonable cost, I will definitely be recommending it to others!
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Santa7
Apr 14, 2025
An enjoyable hour on the lake. - We had a lovely trip on the lake. The young tour guide was knowledgeable, humorous and friendly. He let my son steer the boat for a little biy which was excellent.
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Kprendeville
Apr 10, 2025
5 stars - We had a great tour on the water - the guides were very friendly and informative. A great mix of humour and history. Would definitely come back again.
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Seanh574
Apr 28, 2025
Killarney Lakes Boat Tour from Ross Castle - Lovely trip on the lakes in Killarney. Beautiful scenery and sunshine provided on the day. Great information provided by the guide. Well recommended
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From $18
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).