Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Set sail on a thrilling journey along the Wild Atlantic Way with Aqua Terra Boat Tours, your gateway to the best of Kerry’s coastal tours.
Our Valentia Island cruise offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the enchantment of Valentia Island from the unique perspective of the water’s edge.
This 1.5-hour adventure combines the thrill of speed with the awe of exploration, bringing you face-to-face with the rich history, mysterious caves, dramatic cliffs, and diverse wildlife on one of Ireland’s most picturesque landscape
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Valentia Island
The captain and crew are not just navigators of the sea but storytellers of the land. They bring to life the legends, history, and natural wonders of Valentia Island, making your tour a truly immersive experience.
Discover from the water's edge, a 6th-century Monastery on Church Island, which was used by Skelligs Monks surrounded by the safety of Valentia Harbour. Then continue to learn of the Viking's invasion of the Skellig Coast who then developed a village on the neighbouring Beginish Island where ruins remain today.
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The Valentia Island Experience
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun boat tour
pamcO2085YA,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat tour was fantastic. We originally planned on taking the Skellig Michael tour, but the weather didn't cooperate. We did the Valentia Island tour instead and it was fun. Elizabeth is very knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting history about the islands. The boat is very comfortable and covered.
History and nature rich harbour tour
Dream633172,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the Valentia harbour trip last week with a group of friends in Brendan’s very comfortable modern boat with covered seating ( important given potential for rain!) . We all enjoyed the great snippets of local history from monastic to viking settlements through to the cable station story from our guide Elizabeth As we rounded the headland a colony of guillemots and kittiwakes perched on the cliff face came into view - a truly amazing sight and an undoubted highlight of the trip! Seals basking on Beginis Island rounded our tour off perfectly Would thoroughly reccomend it
Incredible Coastal Adventure with Aquaterra
heathermU5650EF,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an absolutely fantastic experience with Aquaterra Boat Tours! Brendan and Elizabeth were brilliant- so knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the local culture and history. The trip was the perfect mix of fun and learning, with stunning scenery, dramatic cliffs, and plenty of sea life to spot along the way. The boat itself was amazing -so comfortable and well suited for all weather conditions, making the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable day on the water! It is the perfect Kerry trip for all ages and accessible to all!
Vaalentia Island great experience
joanno603,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely afternoon on the aqua terra Valentia Island experience. Brendan is very knowledgeable and great to share local history. Seeing the caves and the rock formations, and church island were a high light. The boat is beautiful, a fab experience all round.
Top class professional tour of Valentia Island
556assumptam,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top of the range glass covered boat so we got protection and still the views. Both Brendan and Elizabeth were so friendly and cheerful on arrival. Great safety advice and help with life jackets at the beginning. Elizabeth's knowledge of the area and history was outstanding, delivered clearly and with humour. Brendan the skipper, having been born on the island also told some local stories and pointed out areas of interest. An amazing trip...would highly recommend this company for this trip or to The Skelligs.
Awesome Trip!!!
freddycL4640LH,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great trip! Elizabeth and Brandon are super knowledgeable. So much information and so well presented. I would do this again and again.
Fun and interesting
kaseyk220,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was great! Elizabeth and Brendan were fun and knowledgeable. I enjoyed hearing about Irish history and culture. Highly recommend!
Skellig Michael Visit
584niallv,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I visited Skellig Michael with Kerry Aqua Terra on board their vessel Skellig Bounty. Brendan and Elizabeth were extremely welcoming, professional and very informative about the local history and marine life. The trip out and back was plain sailing thanks to their superb vessel and Brendan's many years of experience as a professional seaman. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to visit the Skellig's or surrounding area.
Fantastic Trip
771ciarat,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic afternoon trip with Brendan and Elizabeth. The highlight of my children's summer was spotting a shoal of Dolphins who danced around the boat. All the family learned so much about Valentia and the surrounding islands. I would happily go again next year again! Thanks guys.
Breathtaking
V4360HUfrancescab,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best experiences in Ireland!!! Lovely staff and very ingesting insights and stories. So lucky to see dolphins and a fin whale! Thanks Kerry acqua terra, it was breathtaking!
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