Innisfallen Island - Scenery & history of Killarney National Park
Overview
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Mike and Tony Fleming are the owner / operators of Ross Castle Boat Tours. They offer a guest focused experience and provide all visitors with an intimate guided tour on the beautiful Lakes of Killarney. The use of humour and Irish ‘wit’ is a key component of the trip and ensures this is a truly unique experience. Innisfallen Island offers guests the opportunity to visit one of Ireland’s oldest monastic settlements while also enjoying the scenery of the Lakes of Killarney. Guests can request longer periods on the island and this will be facilitated where possible. The island is a great option for couples who want to wander around the ruins or families with young kids who cam run freely in the open green areas. The presence of Red and Sika deer in amongst the ruins is often a welcome bonus. All tours are guided by experienced skippers. Boats are Department of Marine Certified, National Parks and Wildlife Service Licenced and fully insured.
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
Innisfallen Island
Early monastic settlement on scenic 21 acre island in the center of Killarney’s largest lake - Lough Leane. Historic ruins dating back to the early 6th century along with a beautiful 25 minute walk around the islands perimeter.
What‘s Included
Certified Guide
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Innisfallen Island - Scenery & history of Killarney National Park
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
jessicafE2584RO,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The highlight of our hoilday . The fine soft rainy only added to the experience. Innishfallen island is a little treasure.. Our guide, Charlie, brought the history of area to life..
Lovely boat ride to Innisfallen!
Pioneer05088597282,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely boat ride to Innisfallen Island. The ruins of the abbey are spectacular. The best part though was our Captain, Diarmuid. He was so knowledgeable, kind and entertaining. He made this great experience amazing!
Great boat trip
Explorer57016491754,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A lovely trip with Mike who was a fantastic guide - the island is beautiful and even got to see some wild deer there by the monestry - well worth it !
Emerald Isle with mountain surrounds.
Vivian R,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The island visit of the monastery is worth this trip, beautiful surroundings and views you can only get from the water and our skipper was superb!!
A Must Do While In Killarney!
V3611FZelizabeths,,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike is an absolutely fantastic guide! Really enjoyed our time with him. The island is incredible. Make sure to do the nature trial walk..it’s gorgeous!
Fantastic tour!
Kenneth R,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly; gave us a great overview of the history and ecology of the island and encouraged us to use the time we had to see the whole island (not just the ruins). He looked after our safety and comfort well. Worth it to hike the nature trail too. If you are lucky enough to go with a small group, it will be much more impactful, but a pleasure no matter when you go. Very highly recommended.
Wonderful!
O8796OMfannyd,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful late in the day atmospheric trip across the Loch. Because of the changing weather, I had the boat, island, and guide to myself and it was a wonderful experience. Guide was kind and friendly. Island was full of deer and the ruins were incredible. Loch ride itself was right out of a gloomy spooky movie (perfect in my opinion!) Spent a lovely late afternoon in what felt like another afternoon. Came out soaking wet and lighter in the soul. Thank you very much.
Beautiful. Highly recommend.
LucyEllen7,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend. Beautiful scenery. Personable guide. Short boat ride then we were the only people exploring the island. Very peaceful.
Great guide, interesting and scenic - would highly recommend
Voyager43034115184,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic few hours out. Diarmuid (our guide) was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area in general. This trip gives you a lovely view of the mountains from the lake and not to mention it is steeped in history. I would highly recommend Ross Castle Boat Tours.
A peaceful interlude
napawright2016,,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took the boat ride out to Innishfallen Island and was very pleased. This is a one hour or so experience that included 15 minute boat trips to and from the Island and about half an hour on the island. The trip was comfortable enough (even for children and seniors). The island has the ruins of an ancient abbey that are worthy of a look. The island itself is lush and peaceful. There are fairly well maintained trails that take you around the island and down to the island shores. Some of our tour group saw some native deer on the island and plenty of bird life was in evidence. The tour guide was knowledgeable about the history of the island, the wildlife and the lake. All things considered a very nice small trip at a reasonable price.
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