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Business Details Galway Bay Boat Tours, 13 Claddagh Quay, Claddagh, Galway City GPS : 53.26788 -9.05513 53º16’4.39” N 9º03’18.45”W T  + 353 87 280 7028 E  info@galwaybaytours.com W   www.galwaybaytours.com Business Contact: Ciaran Oliver Experience Winter Experience: Skipper Ciaran Oliver (descendant of the last King of the Claddagh) will share his family’s history and the heritage associated with their traditional sail/work boats, the Galway Hooker.Walking tour starts at the Spanish Arch with visit to Galway City Museum. Hear tales of their maritime adventures, colonization, war and famine and see hookers moored in the water. Visit the graveyard at Forthill, the site of the slaughter of more than 300 sailors shipwrecked from the Spanish Armada. Finish off with a plate of locally fished seafood and glass of locally brewed beer or soft drink. Summer Experience: As above but includes a boat tour around Galway Bay instead of a visit to Galway City Museum. Guided tours available in English. Also available in German, Spanish, Italian, French and Irish for additional fee. Duration 2hrs (meal after) Pricing Standard Retail Price Winter option: € 45pp; Summer option: € 55 Tour operator rates : Yes FIT Rate: Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates: Yes Tour Series Rates: Group bookings/rates Contact: As above E  As above T As above Min. 4 people. Advance booking required. Opening Details & Refreshment Daily from 1400hrs except in severe storms. Restaurants/cafés close by. Pre-ordered picnic/packaged lunch can be pre-ordered for an additional cost. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach and car parking available. Requires a basic level of agility to get on and off the boat. Boat tour is not wheelchair accessible. Dress appropriately for weather. Nearest Accommodation Hub Jurys Hotel (3mins walk) www.discoverireland.ie Other Experiences Nearby Katie’s Claddagh Cottage Heritage Centre and Irish Design Gift Shop www.claddaghdesigns.ie Galway City Museum www.galwaycitymuseum.ie Discover the Village Salthill www.salthill.com The Claddagh Tour & Seafood Cultural Experience 33 SECT ION 7 – ACT IVI T I ES