Boat and Wildlife Tours in Co. Donegal
3 places
1.Sliabh Liag Boat Trips
Boat trips beneath Europe's highest sea cliffs
A family-run boat company (est. 1995) that takes small groups from Teelin Pier out beneath Sliabh Liag, the highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe at 600 m. Seeing them from the water is the only way to grasp their true scale.
- Highlights
- 600 m Sliabh Liag cliffs seen from below
- Dolphins, whales and basking sharks in season
- Swim stop in clear Atlantic water
- Facilities
- Wheelchair access
2.The Arranmore Ferry
A 15-minute crossing where dolphins often join
Island-owned and running since 2006, The Arranmore Ferry is the longest-established ferry company in Ireland's northwest, carrying cars and passengers on a 15-minute crossing from Burtonport Pier to Arranmore Island (Árainn Mhór).
- Highlights
- 15-minute crossing from Burtonport Pier
- Dolphins often swim alongside the ferry
- Newest ship on Ireland's west coast, the Arranmore Blu
- Facilities
- Restrooms · Wheelchair access
3.Donegal Bay Waterbus
a 75-minute cruise past a 200-strong seal colony
Ireland's largest purpose-built waterbus, sailing from Donegal Town pier around the seven Green Islands. The 75-minute cruise passes abbeys, famine history and a 200-strong seal colony, with an open top deck and a bar on board.
- Highlights
- Ireland's largest purpose-built waterbus, sailing since 2006
- 75-minute cruise around the seven Green Islands
- 200-strong seal colony on Seal Island
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Restrooms · Wheelchair access