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The 12 Boat Trips in Dublin That Earn the Fare

12 tours  ·  from $23 a head

A shortlist you could hand a friend at the airport: 12 boat trips in Dublin worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Dublin Sightseeing Cruise on River Liffey with Local Guide - Docklands, from shipyards to new Dublin
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Dublin Sightseeing Cruise on River Liffey with Local Guide

2.Dublin Sightseeing Cruise on River Liffey with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 927 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Cruise Dublin’s River Liffey for 45 minutes with a local guide, passing the Jeanie Johnston, Ha’penny Bridge, Samuel Beckett Bridge, and Docklands.

“This was a fun and interesting trip. It is only 45 minutes but we learned a lot in that time. Our guide was amusing and pointed out various buildings without taking it too seriously. Was definitely worth it”

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Dublin: Howth Cliffs and Lighthouse Cruise - Meeting the Boat at Howth’s West Pier
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Dublin: Howth Cliffs and Lighthouse Cruise

4.Howth Cliffs and Lighthouse Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 441 reviews · from $28

Cruise Howth’s cliffs, lighthouse, seals, seabirds, and Ireland’s Eye on a lively 50-minute boat tour from Dublin.

“the guide was super friendly and gave a lot of good information throughout the ride. he even let us drive the boat for a minute! getting to the meeting spot was very easy and the staff was incredibly helpful. 10/10 recommend!”

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Howth Cliffs and Ireland's Eye Ferry Boat Tour - Cruising beneath the Cliffs of Howth
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Howth Cliffs and Ireland’s Eye Ferry Boat Tour

Boat Trip from Dublin City to Dun Laoghaire - Dublin Docklands and the Eastlink Bridge
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Boat Trip from Dublin City to Dun Laoghaire

6.Boat Trip from Dublin City to Dun Laoghaire

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Cruise from Dublin City to Dun Laoghaire for port views, Poolbeg Lighthouse, onboard snacks, and an easy DART return.

“Amaizing boat trip I will recomand to all my friends.The kids was impres but is ok to have more coffee and juice Sandwich and more for sale.”

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Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip) - What happens during the roughly one-hour route
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Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland’s Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)

8.Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland’s Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Cruise from Howth to Ireland’s Eye for seals, seabirds, cliff views, and local stories on a small, weather-dependent boat tour.

“What an amazing boat trip to see the coast of Howth from the water and cruise around and spot all of the wildlife on the Ireland’s Eye. We started our perfect Howth day with a coastal hike with Shane’s Howth Adventures (absolutely wonderful), lunch at Kish Fish (delicious) and finally our boat tour - the greatest way to spend a day outside of Dublin!”

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Dublin: Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner - What happens during the two-hour route
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Dublin: Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner

10.Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 143 reviews · from $79

Cruise Dublin's Grand Canal on an electric barge with a fresh three-course dinner, house wine or beer, and a look at historic canal locks.

“Staff on board were excellent and very attentive. Food was top class. We will return.”

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Dublin: Dublin Bay Cruise from Dun Laoghaire to Howth - Riding the St Bridget across the bay
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Dublin: Dublin Bay Cruise from Dun Laoghaire to Howth

11.Dublin Bay Cruise from Dun Laoghaire to Howth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · from $32

Sail Dublin Bay from Dun Laoghaire to Howth for seals, islands, lighthouses, coastal views, and a handy DART return option.

“This trip was absolutely brilliant, had a beautiful sunny day, water was nice and calm, the views were breathtaking from start to finish. The on board stories and myths were great, very informative. We also got to see a Portuguese man o war jellyfish PLUS a seal when we arrived at howth harbour. It was happily swimming,,stopping for photo shoot and looked very content. Would recommend this trip 100/: Well worth the price,”

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Dublin Bay: Cruise from the City Centre to Dun Laoghaire - Leaving Sir John Rogerson’s Quay
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Dublin Bay: Cruise from the City Centre to Dun Laoghaire

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