Dunmore East Sea Safari to Hook Lighthouse

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Take a boat tour to see Hook Lighthouse from the Sea! We will take you on a breath-taking guided boat tour of the Waterford and Wexford Coastline, where you will enjoy tales of Vikings and smugglers as well as meeting first hand some of the marine life that we share the coast with.If you are lucky, you will see dolphins and seals, and plenty of sea birds. The Waterford and Wexford coast is steeped in Maritime History, you will hear where the term 'By Hook or by Crooke' came from, how in 1645 Irish rebels fought and sank the flagship of the English Navy, still lying today beneath the sands. Visit a sea cave where ancient people brought the bones of their dead to enable their passage to the other world, and to top your tour off, some high speed manoeuvres in our Rigid Inflatable Boat - 'Vadrefjord'

Boat tour - approximately 1 hour on the water, a safety brief is mandatory prior to boarding. Arrive 30 minutes before your tour time to allow for equipment allocation and safety brief.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be at least 144cms tall

Children need to be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Lifejackets, Waterproof warm jackets

waterproof leggings

What To Expect

Dave, your skipper will take you on a boat trip found nowhere else in this world! See the worlds oldest operational lighthouse - Hook - from the sea. The lighthouse has been standing for 800 years, build by one of the Knights of the Templar. Visit the 40 steps sea cave - where ancient people left the bones of their dead for their passage to the other world by water. Captain Dave will tell you stories of smugglers and pirates, and you may see a Dolphin or two on your trip if you keep your eyes peeled. The trip is rounded off with some high speed manoeuvres, so keep your hats on!

Admission Not Applicable

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Dunmore East Sea Safari to Hook Lighthouse

Reviews

5.00

78 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Land party
janefN9408NR,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had our daughters party out in the land area. The two staff members helping were just so lovely and really good with the kids. Everyone had so much fun and from start to finish all the staff were just so helpful and pleasant that it made the day. Thank you for everything.
Birthday party for 10 year old
chantellemX4688YP,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The staff are really great and handle children well. They know how to handle the excitement and patient. Look forward to going back
A fun, fascinating and informative way to see the coastline around Dunmore.
741dinaha,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant trip! Rupert was an excellent guide, friendly, engaging and very knowledgeable about the history of the local area & landscape and wildlife.
Fantastic boat trip
T9107HKtricial,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely fantastic blend of boat trip and history lesson. Had a brilliant time and couldn’t recommend the trip highly enough! Thank you, Rupert!
Fabulous day out with Garry our tour guide!
Compass52519588727,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Garry was our guide, and he made us feel very safe from start to finish. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or a curious first timer, this type of experience leaves a lasting impression. It was an informative immersive and ulyimately captivating impression. The sea safari isn't just a tour. It's a voyage into the heart of the ocean told by a true storyteller teller. Our guide Garry just didn't talk about the sea and the landmarks he made us feel it. Every detail of marine life and coastal history was explained with expertise. Every moment felt deeply authentic. We highly recommend this trip and especially Garry our tour guide! What a wonderful day out. We highly recommend this trip. If we could give it six stars we would!
Loved the two Activities
412emerh,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an excellent afternoon out with Rupert and as a family with 2 adults, 10 and 14 year old it did not disappoint. Would definitely do again. Also an on seperate day we did the wibit and again cannot fault, such a good laugh.
Fantastic fun
O8916UIcatherineb,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Went out with Rupert. A fantastic experience with a lovely mix of history, nature and exhilarating fun! Would highly recommend.
You are in capable hands on this highly enjoyable trip out to the Hook from Dunmore
paulafC7690MI,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really fun experience arranged by a professional organisation - excellent boat, excellent driver Garry, waterproof gear and buoyancy devices provided were top-class. Worth the money! Garry was fun, very observant of his passengers, and very knowledgeable about birds. Highly recommend for adults and children alike.
One for the memory book.
H9201IQcatherinel,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Rupert was our captain! We had an amazing trip to Hook. Rupert is fun, informative and enthusiastic. We all felt very safe as we travelled across the sea from Dunmore East to Hook Head and back again. I would highly recommend this trip, the memories of which will stay with me forever. Yes it was that good.
Wet and wild!
G5363UQtonyh,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I would highly recommend this boat trip. It was amazing to go between counties of Ireland within minutes on a boat. Rupert had a great knowledge of the area & its history. Our daughter was a bit nervous going, but Rupert put her at ease & checked on her throughout the trip.