Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)
Overview
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1 hour
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Join us in the most beautiful Dublin coastal village of Howth. Onboard our small boats we get up close to Ireland's Eye Island, caves and marine life in the world famous UNESCO Dublin Bay Biosphere. See the majestic Howth cliffs and harbour on our rustic boat trip, hearing about the famous history and insider tales of this incredible peninsula.
Our small and intimate group tours leave the Harbour behind on a voyage of discovery spotting the seasonal sea life along the way, puffins, seals, gannets and guillemots to name a few.
When you return to the harbour there are several seafood restaurants along the pier to enjoy, each one better than the other.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Howth
The Howth Coastal Boat Tour that get you up close and personal with small groups to the amazing wildlife, panoramic views and marine habitats of Ireland's East coast. Get back to nature on a Howth cliff cruise along the waterline of Howth Cliffs and Irelands Eye, home to wild seabirds such as Gannets, Guillemots, Cormorants, Kittiwakes, Puffins and Sea Gulls. See and photograph the large seal colony from the boat in Howth harbour and around Irelands Eye. Enjoy live commentary from your skipper and some very local Irish music playing in the background along the way. 40 minutes from Dublin City Centre.
Options
Howth Coastal 1 Hour Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries)
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Snacks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
233 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great quick tour
ElizaGN,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great little boat tour around Ireland’s eye.
Fantastic experience, the...
Lena W,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience, the tour was magnificent and the host was enthusiastic and vibrant. We absolutely recommend this tour!
Ireland's Eye Boat Tour from Howth - Scenic, Informative, and Well Worth It!
Susan L,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The 50-minute boat tour trip to Ireland's Eye definitely exceeded my expectations! The scenery and the bird colonies on the rocks were incredible. What really stood out were our guides, Captain Kim and Ryan. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, sharing history, wildlife facts, and local stories in a way that kept everyone interested the entire time. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Howth.
Great last day in Ireland!
Jodi H,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience! Our guide was so good at pointing out all the animals!! (We saw seals and PUFFINS!!!) Do not hesitate to book this!!
Must do day trip to Howth
Bharati J,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very prompt, boat was just right for 8-9 people. Maggie was very informative. We started off with rain and it was cold but we sat with skipper and the sun came out. We saw puffins, gnats, gillets. I would go on this tour again!
An excellent memorable trip
christinehI3242RB,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely experience. The boat was perfect for a small group our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. The island was impressive seals Gannets and other birds including 2 puffins . We had hoped to see more puffins but 2 is better than none . We took the train from Dublin to Howth did the boat trip and had fish and chips in the oldest fish and chip shop in Dublin which was delicious. I would definitely recommend this trip .
wee tiny penquins adorable
50luckycharms,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The captain was very good - he was a good driver since the water was choppy. He explained the history very well and brought us close to the penguins. The island was so beautiful, and the small town's fish and chips were so good. It was a nice little 1/2 day trip from Dublin. The taxi was a bit hard to find on the way back since there were not many taxis out in that area. We got lucky; however, the Dart is available if you are good at navigating other countries' public transit.
Safety is not prioritised!
Blunderbus 2013,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Took the boat trip around Dublin Bay with my sister and parents (both 79 years old). This excursion should never have happened, as the sea was far too rough to be safe. The captain said we "might get a little splashed", but the waves coming over the side of the boat left us completely drenched, even sitting as close to the middle as we could. At one point, the boat pitched so violently to one side that my mother was sent to the floor. To make matters worse, no one on board was issued a life-vest. This company is more interested in proceeding with tours in unsafe conditions than doing the right thing and cancelling trips on days when the sea is too choppy. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I genuinely feared for my mother's life -- she uses a cane to walk and can barely swim; it would've been difficult to get her to dry land had the vessel capsized. This is a shameful company and they should be embarrassed for themselves.
Incredible experience
Sara K,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredibly good experience you got to see lots of birds and seals. Nice also with small group so was easy to take pictures and videos. Recommend this tour in front of the others who are there
Water tour
Tammie S,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00While it was fun to be out on the water, the waves made it a little bit difficult to get around to the backside of the island that we are going to see so we hung out mostly in the harbor. For the amount of time that we were out there we didn't see as much as we had hoped. The crew was great!
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