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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Snacks
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Howth Coastal 1 Hour Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries)
Reviews
225 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!
Saw puffins! Great way to spend an hour of your time
Alyssa L,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Small group boat tour around the island. What a great way to spend an hour. We saw puffins, seals, and a variety of other birds. Getting up close to the island and viewing it from the boat was really nice. Great time!
An Unforgettable Wildlife Experience at Ireland’s Eye
Raven H,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a fun experience, and I couldn’t believe how close we were able to get to Ireland’s Eye. What made it especially memorable was seeing so many puffins. I wasn’t sure we’d spot any, but we ended up seeing at least 30! The other seabirds were absolutely beautiful as well, and the seals were incredibly cute.
Very informative, didn’t...
Lauren B,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative, didn’t see any puffins, but saw lots of other native birds to Ireland and lots of seals.
A lovely morning cruise!
228dawned,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The weather was perfect for a little cruise around the island and we thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of the island and the wonderful waterfowl that were abundantly nesting, flying and floating all about. Our captain was gracious in explaining and pointing out the different species, especially the Puffins who were elusive. We also enjoyed the history lessons about the area he shared. The tour was the highlight of our day in Howth and I highly recommend taking it if you are in the area. 5/5 stars!
The skipper was very...
JASON S,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The skipper was very friendly and knowledgeable, but the tour didn't allow her to share much, but when she wasn't seeing the ship we learned a lot. The views we great, we especially enjoyed the Irish penguins.
Short and Sweet Wildlife Boat Tour
Madeline B,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This is more of a casual excursion, as you can wander around the boat and take photos of the wildlife as you please. The crew was knowledgeable and pointed out different sea birds (including the famous puffins!) as well as explained the various watchtowers seen across the country's coasts. Prepare for rain and wind, but mostly just enjoy a laidback boat trip around Ireland's Eye! Thank you to the boat crew for making the ride pleasant.
Wow what an experience
Diane H,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Whole boat experience was exceptionally well done. We had a small group but that made it easy for taking pictures and hearing the guide
Great trip!
Stephanie R,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was phenomenal and was sure to point out all the cool points on our tour
Awesome
Francisco S,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had fun on the boat tour. It was entertaining and educational. I just wished it was a little longer. We will pass this on to our family and friends.
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