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The 15 Best Dingle Tours & Boat Trips

35 tours  ·  from $21 a head

The peninsula is one loop road and it takes longer than it looks. These 15 cover Slea Head, the beehive huts and the boats out of the harbour, with prices and a note on which ones the weather can cancel.

Exhilarating Rib experience - Dingle sea safari - Wildlife comes first, but nothing is guaranteed
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Exhilarating Rib experience – Dingle sea safari

1.Exhilarating Rib experience – Dingle sea safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,349 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Set out from Dingle Tourist Information Centre for a three-hour open-RIB ride along Dingle Bay, Slea Head, and the Blasket Islands. Your captain, names such as Mikey, Colm, Callum, or Dave, shares local geology and wildlife facts while seeking seals, dolphins, whales, puffins, sharks, and sea caves. Warm waterproof gear is provided, but expect a brisk, bumpy ride.

“Our guide was amazing both with information and his ability to cut the boat thru the Wild Atlantic like butter! We saw so much sea life and the Puffins were my favorite!”

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Dingle Dolphin Blasket Adventures - Watching for dolphins, whales, seals, and puffins
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Dingle Dolphin Blasket Adventures

2.Dingle Dolphin Blasket Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,126 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $93

Set out from Dingle Bay with Dingle Dolphin Boat Tours for a 2.5 to 3 hour cruise along Slea Head to the Great Blasket Islands. A guide such as Bob, Devon, Adam, or Nuada may explain the coast, wildlife, and island story. Expect big views, Atlantic wind, and nature that cannot be guaranteed.

“Went out 20 Aug and the crew were great at spotting Funghi . Storm Ellen had been the night before and he wasn’t as exciting as other times but we all saw him and it was Great value for money”

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The Great Blasket Island Experience - Premium Tour - Landing on Great Blasket Island
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The Great Blasket Island Experience – Premium Tour

3.The Great Blasket Island Experience – Premium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 597 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $141

Leave Dingle Marina with Captain Billy, Sean, Chris, or Rachel for a fast, small-group boat trip around the Blasket Islands. Look for dolphins, whales, puffins, seals, and seabirds, then spend 3.5 to 4 hours hiking Great Blasket Island, visiting its abandoned village, and taking in Atlantic views.

“Amazing excursion. The crew was fantastic. Our family enjoyed the experience immensely. Highly recommend for anyone that wants to hike around this amazing island!”

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Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head Drive Group Tour - Ventry Harbour, cottages, and a quieter shoreline
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Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head Drive Group Tour

4.Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head Drive Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 427 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Travel from Dingle around the Slea Head Drive in a small air-conditioned vehicle, with local guides such as Rory, Des, and Mike. Stop at Eask Tower, Ventry, Coumeenoole Beach, Dunquin, Gallarus Oratory, and the Blasket Island viewpoint. A €4 add-on covers the beehive huts and baby lamb visit.

“Fabulous way to spend a few hours in Dingle. Sleigh head is gorgeous. And death was a great tour guide. He made the tour interesting and fun.”

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Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour from Dingle - What you can see around Dingle Bay
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Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour from Dingle

5.Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour from Dingle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 318 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Join Blasket Islands EcoMarineTours aboard the M.V. Blasket Princess for a four-hour wildlife cruise from Ventry Harbour. Guides including Vincent, John, and Jonathan share stories of marine life, Irish history, and the coast while you look for dolphins, whales, seals, puffins, and seabirds around the Blasket Islands.

“The marine biologist on the boat was amazing! Great information and we were lucky enough to see so much wildlife!”

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Dingle Peninsula Four Hour Private Tour - Gallarus Oratory and early Christian stonework
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Dingle Peninsula Four Hour Private Tour

6.Dingle Peninsula Four Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours circling Dingle’s wild western coast with a private guide and driver. You’ll see Conor Pass, Ventry, Coumeenoole Beach, Dunquin Pier, Sybil Head, the Blasket Islands, beehive huts, and Gallarus Oratory. Guides such as Colm, Karen, Rory, Des, and Paudie tailor the ride to your interests.

“Weather was not our friend the day we did this tour. At no fault of our tour guide Callum. He was amazing with what he had to work with. Weather was rainy with no visibility.”

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Blasket Island Sea Life Rib Tour, - The Blasket Islands from the water
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Blasket Island Sea Life Rib Tour,

7.Blasket Island Sea Life Rib Tour,

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $116

Join skippers David or Nathan for a 2.5-hour wildlife ride from Farrannakilla near Dingle. The small RIB carries up to 12 people and explores Dingle Bay and the Blasket Islands, with possible sightings of dolphins, whales, seals, puffins, seabirds, cliffs, and sea caves. Waterproof gear and life jackets are provided.

“Amazing!!! We saw puffins, dolphins, seals and outstanding cliffs of the coastline. This boat trip was a highlight of our visit to Ireland”

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Boat Tour of Dingle Peninsula - The commentary adds more than scenery
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Boat Tour of Dingle Peninsula

8.Boat Tour of Dingle Peninsula

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $20Best value

Join Dingle Boat Tours at Dingle Marina for a short cruise around Dingle Bay and the peninsula. Your guide, possibly Laura or Kate, shares local history, coastal stories, and details about the cliffs and rock formations. The trip lasts about an hour, though some outings run closer to 90 minutes, and dolphins may appear.

“Brilliant trip & well informed of its history around the shoreline! Scenery was spectacular & our tour guide was amazing!”

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Dingle Boat Tours Wildlife RIB Adventure - What the RIB ride feels like
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Dingle Boat Tours Wildlife RIB Adventure

9.Dingle Boat Tours Wildlife RIB Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Set out from Dingle Marina for a 2.5-hour RIB trip around the Blasket Islands, part of Ireland’s only Marine National Park. With up to 12 people aboard, your guide, often Declan, takes you past coves, sea caves, cliffs, seals, dolphins, whales, and seasonal puffins. Expect speed, spray, and changing sea conditions.

“This tour is awesome! The views, landscapes, and sea life and indescribable. None of my pictures do it any justice - so you will have to trust me and just go!! This tour was one of the best things I have done in Ireland. Decklan was driver/guide and he was fun and informative. The staff at Dingle Boat Tours was wonderful. Viator was so easy yo book through and I have never had an issue - my name was on every list and all the instructions were true!”

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Dingle Peninsula by eBike: Must-Do Half-Day Activity! - Famine cottages and the road toward Slea Head
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Dingle Peninsula by eBike: Must-Do Half-Day Activity!

10.Dingle Peninsula by eBike: Must-Do Half-Day Activity!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Set out from Dingle Marina Lodge on a quality e-bike and follow the Slea Head route past Ventry, Coumeenoole Beach, Dun Chaoin Pier, Clogher Head, Gallarus Oratory, and old beehive huts. You get a safety helmet, high-visibility bib, route help, and mechanical support. Plan on four hours if you stop often.

“We absolutely loved our ebike self guided tour around the Dingle Penisula. This trip is a must if you want an up close experience. We say breathtaking views. We stopped at a little van selling fresh crab claws that were the best I have ever had. this was a 4 hour tour, but we could have used 6 hours.”

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1 hour Dingle Bay Cliff Tour - Thunder Cove and the cliff openings
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1 hour Dingle Bay Cliff Tour

11.1 hour Dingle Bay Cliff Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $26

Set out from Dingle Pier for a one-hour cruise along Dingle Bay. Your guide may be Brendan, Tip, Kyle, or Nuada, with Bruce among the captains. Expect cliff views, caves, lighthouse landmarks, local stories, calm or choppy water, and sometimes Irish music or accordion playing.

“Tip was an amazing tour guide, sharing many details of the near and distant history of the Dingle Bay Area! We appreciated his swimming and driving suggestions also! Eight of our family/close friends were in our group. This tour was a great price and definitely a highlight of our trip. We all enjoyed the smooth waters and great weather (only a couple light sprinkles)….”

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Dingle: Sea Safari by RIB Boat - Racing across Dingle Bay
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Dingle: Sea Safari by RIB Boat

12.Sea Safari by RIB Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · from $125

Join Dingle Sea Safari for a 2.5-hour RIB boat trip along West Kerry. Your English-speaking captain guides you past cliffs, caves, rock formations, and Great Blasket Island while you watch for seals, dolphins, puffins, whales, and seabirds. Weatherproof clothing and lifejackets are provided, but bring warm layers.

“EXCELLENT! Colin was an amazing guide! It was wonderful! We had sunshine too! It is a breezy chilly experience at times. We went in mid May. ENJOY!”

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Dingle Tasting Tour - Starting at Paul Geaney’s on Main Street
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Dingle Tasting Tour

13.Dingle Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $151

Walk Dingle with a local guide and stop for Irish seafood, beef, beer, gin, fish and chips, or ice cream, depending on the day. Guides such as Dylan, Jitka, Brennan, and Jerry add local stories and pub tips. The tour lasts about three hours, starts at Paul Geaney’s, and returns there.

“Dylan our Taste Guide was awesome, Made us feel right at home. Shared great food and drinks along with great history of Dingle. Highly recommend this activity.”

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Private family sea safari - Seeing Great Blasket Island from sea level
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Private family sea safari

14.Private family sea safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Set out from Dingle with skipper Jimmy on a private 2.5-hour sea safari along the Dingle Peninsula. You’ll view Great Blasket Island’s cliffs and caves, watch for seals, dolphins, seabirds, whales, and basking sharks, and enjoy a boat reserved for your group of up to eight. The trip returns to Dingle Pier.

“Captain Jimmy was a wealth of information and shared local stories on our incredible boat ride. We saw seals, puffins, dolphins and a whale! Our whole family enjoyed this epic experience. We highly recommend Jimmy and Sea Safari!”

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Private Dingle Peninsula Full-Day Tour - Eask Tower and Ventry show different sides of the coast
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Private Dingle Peninsula Full-Day Tour

15.Private Dingle Peninsula Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Set out from your Dingle accommodation with a private guide such as Rory or Paudie for a seven-hour circuit of the peninsula. Expect Conor Pass, Slea Head, Blasket Island views, prehistoric beehive huts, a baby lamb encounter, Dingle town, and Gallarus Oratory, with time to shape stops around your interests.

“Seeing the great views and getting fun facts Got close up to all the beautiful landscapes and driver Pauly gave insights from a local view”

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★ 5.0Fishing 2 hour Private3 reviews
★ 5.0Slea Head Drive Tour Full Day – Personal Chauffeur Guide8 reviews
★ 4.0Private Tour: Dingle Peninsula from DingleFrom $2895 reviews
★ 4.5Dingle to Blasket Island FerryFrom $10214 reviews
★ 5.0Dingle Peninsula Guided Walking TourFrom $21614 reviews
★ 5.0Slea Head Drive Tour 3hr- Personal Chauffeur Guide24 reviews
★ 4.8Self-Guided eBike TourFrom $6217 reviews

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