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Scattery Island Tours
Business Contact Details
Kilrush Marina, Kilrush, Co. Clare
T +353 (0) 85 2505512
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Business Contact Irene Hamilton
Experience Description
Scattery Island Tours offers a daily scheduled ferry service to Scattery
Island, off the coast of West Clare. The ferry service departs from the Marina
at Kilrush, Co. Clare from May to September with complimentary guided
walking tours available on the island during the months of June and August.
The service also offers a packed lunch option to allow visitors to enjoy a
longer stay on the island. The unique micro climate coupled with the range
of historic sites, bird watching and island walking ensures that a visit to the
island offers something for everyone.
Visitors will be supplied with a walking map of the island. In addition, there
is an OPW flyer available that offers a short overview on the island in 14
different languages. A short video on board the vessel will provide tourists
with a quick intro to the island as they travel out. The OPW provide tour
guides on the island between the months of June and August, if you require
a guided tour outside of these months arrangements can be made for a
guide to be available.
Pricing
€13.50 per person – excluding lunch option & €19.50 including lunch.
Vessel can take up t0 12 people. For larger groups, the boat can depart from
Cappa, which will allow transfer of larger groups across a number of runs
in a short period of time.
Tour Operator Rate Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Booking Contact As above
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T +353 (0) 86 2236995
Opening Details & Refreshments
Ferry service – May to September.
The guided tours on the island are available from June to August.
Shop at Kilrush Marina
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available. Dress for the weather. Comfortable shoes
recommended.
Nearest Airport
Shannon Airport – 1 hr
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Kilrush
Other Experiences Nearby
Cliffs of Moher (1 hr)
Dolphinwatch (30 mins)
Dolphin & Nature Boat Trip
Business Contact Details
Carraigholt, Co. Clare
T +353 (0) 65 9058156
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Business Contact Susanne Magee
Experience Description
Fully guided boat trip to observe Europe’s largest group of Bottlenose
Dolphins at the Mouth of the Shannon. This is a wildlife adventure for all ages.
Your guide will tell you about the dolphins, other wildlife including grey seals,
pelagic seabirds and wild goats that reside in this beautiful part of Ireland,
whilst sailing under stunning cliffs and caves. Learn about the geology and
maritime history of the local area.
Boat Crew speak Irish, some German, French & Greek
Duration 2-3 hrs.
Pricing
€35/Adult; € 20 Child (15 & under)
Tour Operator Rate Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Booking Contact As above
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Opening Details & Refreshments
May 1st - Sept 30th. Daily schedule varies.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
Coach parking available. Dress for the weather. Comfortable shoes
recommended. Blankets and additional jackets available on board.
Coffee shop on board.
Nearest Airport
Shannon Airport – 1 hr 15 mins
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Kilrush & Carraigaholt
Other Experiences Nearby
Cliffs of Moher (1 hr)
Scattery Island (30 mins)
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