Dublin

Howth Cliff Cruises

Name: Howth Cliff Cruises
Brand: Howth Cliff Cruises
SKU: 307492P1
Price: 32.92 USD
Rating: 4.5 (107 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceDublin, Ireland

45 minutes to 1 hour
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Venture beyond the bustle of the big city, and discover some of the most dramatic natural scenery in the Dublin area, on this sightseeing cruise along the Howth Cliffs. Make your own way to the departure point on the West Pier in Howth, hop aboard, and settle in. You can admire the Baily Lighthouse, and get up right up close to the sights—all without breaking a sweat on a grueling cliff hike.

See the Howth Cliffs without breaking a sweat on this sightseeing cruise
Enjoy a perspective on the scenery that many visitors miss
Learn about the region's sights, wildlife and more with live commentary
Discover some of the Dublin area's most impressive natural attractions

What's Included

Life jackets on board

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Silver King Enterprises Limited
1 W Pier, Howth, Dublin, D13 H2V4, Ireland
Pontoon on the West Pier in Howth. Opposite Aqua Restaurant

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Baily Lighthouse (Pass By)

Howth Head (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Melissa_W

Our guide, Brian, was a steady and friendly lad. The boat set out to tour the cliffs of Howth and then jaunted out onto the choppy waters towards the Eye of Ireland. Bird watching was amazing! Our companion passengers were equipped with binoculars and a good knowledge of birds. Brian was knowledgeable, kind, chatty, and full of the history of Howth. Once our boat ride was finished, we dove into the delicious fresh fish & chips, seafood chowder, and cappuccino provided by nearby Kish Fish. One of our favorite days!

Reviews

4.5

107 reviews

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Great 1/2 day trip from Dublin

Bernadette_V, Apr 2024

Enjoyed my cruise. Easy to find and access via Dart Train. Picturesque, even on a chilly grey day. The narration included a bit about the Kirwin murder, which I had heard about on the Irish History Podcast. Be sure to take along a jacket just in case - it’s a little chillier on the open water.

Cute seaside town/ Fun boat ride

Kandice_A, Jan 2024

My sister and I had a wonderful time on this cruise. Howth is off the beaten path. It is a cute seaside town. It was a beautiful day to go out on the water, as the sun broke through the clouds. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We were the only guests on the tour (others did not show up, but the guide was gracious enough to wait awhile). The guide told us about the local wildlife and history of the area. It was interesting learning about the fishing culture! Thank you for a great experience!

We thoroughly enjoyed...

Christa_P, Nov 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the tour. It was memorable, and the views were spectacular. Highly recommended.

Overall a brilliant and unforgettable experience

Nicola_H, Oct 2023

Brilliant customer service- were really attentive until the boat was ready and we were waiting (there was a party just before us and we were the only ones booked in) they even gave us a small slice of cake from it. We waited inside on one of the other boats as it was raining. Saw some seals around too. The rain and wind was ideal so we only went up to irelands eye and back but it was still so worth it and a fantastic way to end our trip to Dublin.

A wonderful experience

Pamela_B, Sep 2023

It was a great trip. The hour was a perfect amount of time to see the beauty of the cliffs, dolphins and learn about the history. Our captain was fantastic

Highly Reccomend

Kathleen_H, Aug 2023

WE had a wonderful time on this boat ride to the Cliffs. The two captions of the boat were outstanding! Courteous, Friendly, and Pleasantly Fun. This experience was one of the highlights of our trip. Thank You.

Cloudy with a bit of sun

Ellie_W, Aug 2023

Cloudy with a bit of sun. We saw beautiful views of the sea and the cliffs, unfortunately no audio commentary so I don't know any of the history or what part of the cliffs was what. We had a fun time especially on the bumpy parts as it was like a rollercoaster

First couple boat trip

Tamar_M, Aug 2023

First time I'm on a boat. It was very exciting. We both had a lot of fun. The view was amazing and the were seals cute

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Ah delighted to hear you enjoyed your first boat trip and got to see some seals!

It was a lovely trip on...

claire_G, Aug 2023

It was a lovely trip on the boat but a bit to quick for 30 euro we didn’t even go as far as the Bailey lighthouse we were only out for about 30 minutes I thought it would have been longer so a bit disappointing

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hi Claire, Sorry to hear you were left disappointed. Sometimes due to the wind direction we cannot sail as far as the Baily Lighthouse for safety reasons. If you would like to join us again on a calmer day, or perhaps for one of our other tours please contact me directly islandferries@hotmail.com and I will look after the complimentary tickets for you. All the best Anne

Sea Breeze Day in Howth

Melissa_W, May 2023

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi Melissa I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed the trip, despite the choppy waters! I'll be sure to pass this onto Brian. Thanks for joining us on board and for taking the time to leave a review! All the best Anne

Courtney was a great...

Theodore_V, Apr 2023

Courtney was a great guide, he is a great salt of the earth type of guy and was very enjoyable. He took us around the island to catch some wildlife pics. This was a highlight of our trip to Ireland.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

So delighted to hear this Theodore, thank you so much for leaving a review. I'll be sure to pass this onto Courtney. I am so glad you enjoyed the trip so much and hope you got some great shots of the wildlife on Ireland's Eye. All the best Anne

Unforgettable views

Rebecca_C, Apr 2023

Amazing trip! Captain did a great job navigating and explaining what we were passing. Unforgettable views! Truly what I envisioned Ireland being!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thanks for your kind words about our tour and our crew Rebecca, I'll be sure to pass them on! Ireland really is beautiful - Howth especially!

Cliffs of Howth Cruise

Stephanie_S, Mar 2023

The water was choppy but the boat captain did his best to make sure we enjoyed the cruise. Beautiful scenery!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Cliff Cruise, despite the choppy conditions. Thanks for joining us on board and for taking the time to leave a review. Thanks Anne

A great little tour

Melanie_R, Oct 2022

Thoroughly enjoyed being out at sea. Howth is a must visit. A hidden gem along the coast. Mark too out his rod in the middle of the tour and caught his dinner. Didn’t take him long at all.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour Melanie, thanks for joining us on board. Thanks Anne

Great way to see Howth

ErinPerrault_P, Mar 2022

We had such a great experience. The Captain was friendly and knowledgeable, the boat was easy to find and easy to get around on, and Howth is simply gorgeous. It is a great way to see Howth. Plus the food and drinks on the pier are delicious. I would definitely suggest taking this tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hi Erin, Thanks so much for this lovely review. I will pass the feedback onto Captain Mark. Delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and all Howth has to offer. Best, Anne

Horrible experience

Jasmine_O, Aug 2021

Very disappointed. We had a booking for 8:30 and the boat had left 20 minutes earlier than scheduled.

What a beautiful and...

Kieran_B, Aug 2021

What a beautiful and wonderful way to spend an hour, out on the sea and seeing beautiful scenery. Well worth the trip.

Amazing Couples Date Idea

Rachel_R, Jul 2021

I went on this cruise with my boyfriend and I can say it was one of the most enjoyable things we have experienced together! Would highly suggest ❤️

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Hi Rachel, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this lovely review. So delighted to hear that you and your boyfriend enjoyed the sunset cruise, it is definitely a lovely date idea! Pleasure having you on board and we hope to see you again in the future! Kind regards, Anne

Bien mais un peu cher

sandrine_D, Aug 2023

Un peu cher pour le peu d'explications qu'on nous donne. C'est dommage. Paysages agréables. Les explications sont succinctes et peu compréhensibles pour des français

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!

Il giro in barca è stato...

Simona_S, Jul 2022

Il giro in barca è stato molto breve e abbiamo soltanto fatto il giro di un'isolotto, pieno di uccelli, di fronte a Howth. Il prezzo è davvero eccessivo per quello che è stato offerto.