Inis Oírr (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway

Overview

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Inis Oírr (Inisheer), the smallest of the Aran Islands, is home to numerous historical attractions and has the atmosphere of a small fishing village.

Hop on a mini-bus tour or pony and trap and explore the island with a local guide. Bike hire is also available on the island, along with pubs, restaurants and a white sandy beach with shimmering waters, worthy of a quick dip!

Prepare for a warm Irish welcome as you board the luxury vessels and enjoy full bar service and refreshments during your 50-minute trip to Inis Oírr.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

If trip is cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a full refund or may opt to sail on a different date.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Return ferry from Rossaveel (Galway) to Inis Oírr.

Parking at Rossaveel pier.

Return shuttle bus transfer from Galway city to Rossaveel Port.

What To Expect

Sailing time to Inis Oírr is approximately 50 minutes. Ferry Departure Time: Our ferries depart daily at 10:30 from the sheltered fishing harbour of Rossaveel in Connemara, Galway. Passengers can enjoy the convenience of our shuttle bus service departing from Galway city to the ferry terminal. (Please book this service in one of our Galway city offices). Ferry Return Time: The ferry will depart Inis Oírr at 16:30 from the pier (drop-off point), but we would advise you present for boarding 20 minutes prior to ferry departure time. Your TripAdvisor booking confirmation is not your ticket. Tickets must be collected at our ferry terminal at Rossaveel Port or in one of our Galway city offices located at 1 Victoria Place, Merchants Rd or at 37-39 Foster St, Galway City Please allow extra time in peak season as it is extremely busy. If you are driving to the pier: We recommend you present for boarding at ferry gate 30 minutes prior to ferry departure time. We depart from Rossaveel port - 23 miles west of Galway City centre. Passengers are advised to allow one hour driving time from the City to the Port. Please note that extra time must be allowed for parking at the harbour.

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Inis Oírr (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway

Reviews

4.89

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A day to remember
hannahr669,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I so enjoyed our Inis Oirr day trip guided by Padraic. He arranged for us to enjoy Irish dancing and singing, brought us to the Arts center to make St. Brigid Crosses, and guided us all over the island teaching us the history of the Aran Islands. We had a special day with pristine weather, and he made calls to arrange for our ferry to Doolin to take a stop beneath the Cliffs of Moher, which was one of the most special moments on our trip. Padraic went above and beyond to make sure we had a lovely time and I am so thankful to him!
Competent service RT
rockdocker,
Jul 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Competent handling of the whole process of getting a scheduled space on a bus in Galway to take you and your luggage to Rosaville(?); from there one gets on a ferry which is scheduled and makes a 45 minutes voyage to the village of Kilronen on Inis Mor. Competent helpful staff; we did a return trip four days later and had the same experience. The waters can be a bit rough and so if you're afflicted with motion sickness you should take appropriate precautions. So far as we are aware this is one way one can get back and forth to the beautiful island of Inis Mor. There is also air service, but we know nothing about it.
Upper deck has the best views!
justenn2023,
Jun 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful experience from the moment I logged on to the webpage to the moment I stepped on shore at Inis Oirr. My attention was piqued from the beautiful pictures and videos I found on social media, which pale in comparison to when the action goes live and you step on the deck. Everyone from the office to the boat crew was super friendly and accommodating. Really happy I came across these folks, too-notch. I’m already planning my next visit!
Breathe taking
Hazel G,
May 9, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
The island is so pretty. Full of character. Residents so friendly. We also enjoyed the the relaxing atmosphere in the pub after our cycle.
Beautiful
veggiegirl2014,
Apr 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful islands, the ferry is very quick to get you there, very clean ferry and staff were helpful, would highly reccommend to everyone
Extraordinary
Capitaine63,
Aug 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Panoramas of infinite beauty, encounters of great sincerity on Inisheer. A very emotionally rich tour, a guide, Phil' with real sympathy and conveying all the greatness of soul of the Irish people.
Day Trip
Womblebat,
Apr 15, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic Trip. Was a little concerned about being able to socially distance from other passengers on board but there was no issues there. Aran Island Ferries have plenty of space on board for everyone, and we felt very safe. The boat itself was well kept and clean. Had a lovely voyage over to Inis Oirr for a day trip, will have to go back and see the other islands soon!
Day trip
X1987XTpatricial,
Jul 20, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I love this Island had to go back I've been so many times now. As a child I stayed for a month in the gaelteacht and it was one of the best times I ever had.