Duration
3 - 4 Hours
Daily trips run morning and/or afternoon dependent on tides and weather conditions.
Wildlife Tours
Courtmacsherry harbour and estuary is a wildlife paradise and designated special area of conservation. Specific Wildlife tours are available on request.
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Wildlife Watching Tours
On our marine wildlife tours, when we leave the pontoon we can encounter firstly the wading birds including oyster catchers, bar-tailed and black-tailed godwit, whimbrel, curlew, grey plover, dunlin, redshank, grey herons, egrets, several species of duck and at certain times of the year brent geese.
As we leave the sheltered harbour, black headed, black backed, herring and common gulls and cormorants are present. When on the water we can see Gannets, Manx Shearwaters, Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills and Kittiwakes. In late summer and autumn we sometimes spot Great, Sooty and Corey’s Shearwater along with Great, Long-tailed, Pomarine and Arctic Skuas.
What We Offer
Prices
Adult: €65
Children 4 to 17 years old: €40
Children 4 to 17 years old: €40
We recommend children on board be over 4 years of age.
Family Ticket
2 adults & 2 children (ages 4-17): €200
The perfect activity for the whole family to make memories.
Corporate Tours
Entertain your team, colleagues or clients on a bespoke tour taking in the sights of whales & wildlife along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Private Group Tours
Celebrating a birthday, special occasion or a gathering with friends? Make it a day to remember with a private tour along the coastal waters.
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On our marine wildlife tours, we often encounter the wading birds including oyster catchers, bar-tailed and black-tailed godwit, whimbrel, curlew, grey plover, dunlin, redshank, grey herons, egrets, several species of duck and at certain times of the year brent geese.
As we leave the sheltered harbour, black headed, black backed, herring and common gulls and cormorants are present. When on the water we can see Gannets, Manx Shearwaters, Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills and Kittiwakes. In late summer and autumn sometimes spot Great, Sooty and Corey’s Shearwater along with Great, Long-tailed, Pomarine and Arctic Skuas.
On most trips throughout summer and autumn, we encounter common dolphins; sometimes large groups of them which are majestic swimming alongside the boat. On rare occasions, we do encounter harbour porpoises also. On a successful day, we may encounter minke, fin or humpback whales
We keep up to date on weather conditions so last minute cancellations are unusual, but not unavoidable at times. If a trip is cancelled due to bad weather, we will do our very best to reschedule an alternative date with you or offer a full refund.
Our whale watching tours are a minimum 3 – 4 hours. A bespoke wildlife tour can be arranged for a private group pending availability.
Please ensure you are dressed appropriately for the weather whether sunny or cold. Make sure to wear a windproof/waterproof jacket, suitable outdoor footwear, appropriate hat, water and snacks as the trip is up to 4 hours long.
