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Exhilarating Rib experience - Dingle sea safari

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Dingle, Ireland
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Wes_H ·
Jun 2026
Fantastic experience. We saw puffins, dolphins, and a whale. The captain/tour guide was very knowledgeable as well. This was the highlight of our trip to Ireland. Highly recommend!!
· Marji_T ·
Apr 2026
What a fun day, we saw seals, dolphins, puffins , beautiful rock formations and learned some history of the area. Mike our guide was awesome!

Overview

Get up close and personal with some of the Dingle Peninsula’s most spectacular, dramatic scenery—and enjoy a thrilling way to travel—on this rigid inflatable boat tour. Pick from multiple tour times, meet at the Dingle departure point, slide on your waterproof gear, and set off with just a small group for company. You can admire the rugged coastline; see the Blasket Islands; glimpse wildlife like whales, dolphins, and puffins; and more.
  • See a perspective on the Dingle Peninsula that most tourists miss
  • Traveling by RIB promises a thrilling, speedy way to explore
  • Admire the Dingle coastline, Blasket Islands, local wildlife, and beyond
  • This small-group tour is capped at just 12 people for a personal experience

What's Included

  • Waterproof warm Jackets , waterproof pants and life jackets provided

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Dingle Tourist Information Centre
      The Quay, Farrannakilla, Dingle, Co. Kerry, V92 HHTO, Ireland

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Dingle Sea Safari

    3 hours Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Featured review

    Anne_V
    The Dingle Sea Safari was awesome! Our captain Mikey was truly the best!!! He was knowledgeable of the area and his love of the island! We were lucky enough to see the humpback whale sighting of the season, lots of dolphins and the herds of seals were fantastic!!!

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 1,438 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Great trip

    Susan_K, Jun 2026
    Great experience. Good coats and new RIB. We saw dolphins, a minky whale, seals and lots of Puffins.

    Best Dingle Experience

    Wes_H, Jun 2026
    Fantastic experience. We saw puffins, dolphins, and a whale. The captain/tour guide was very knowledgeable as well. This was the highlight of our trip to Ireland. Highly recommend!!

    Seamus was a great driver...

    Bindoo_R, Jun 2026
    Seamus was a great driver and narrator throughout. Only suggestion would be more time in the little towns we visited. We had a great time and we highly recommend the tour. Thanks Seamus!

    Absolutely perfect day on...

    Kim_G, May 2026
    Absolutely perfect day on the water. We lucked out with the weather. The Atlantic was relatively calm but there were still swells. Our guide was very knowledgeable and took extra time to make sure we had a great experience. The water proof jacket and pants were needed even on a sunny warm day. We saw: puffins, seals, dolphins, minkey female whale and her calf as well as other birds. Brilliant trip.

    Wonderful experience

    Sheilagh_R, May 2026
    Kevin was very knowledgeable and told us interesting stories about Dingle and the Blasket Islands. Gorgeous scenery and wildlife. I highly recommend this tour if you are in the area.

    Best excursion I’ve ever...

    Matthew_C, May 2026
    Best excursion I’ve ever been on! Would recommend to anyone going to this area. Tour guide was excellent

    Great fun!

    Marji_T, Apr 2026
    What a fun day, we saw seals, dolphins, puffins , beautiful rock formations and learned some history of the area. Mike our guide was awesome!

    Must do

    Sarah_O, Mar 2026
    Awesome. So fun to see Ireland from the water! Loved tucking into coves and seeing the water wildlife

    Dolphins Galore!

    Kim_B, Nov 2025
    After getting all the best gear on shore, we were on one of the last boats to head out this season and we were in for a treat. We spotted a pod of 25-30 dolphins, the captain said the largest he'd ever seen. We were amongst them for a good 20 mins. Then on to the cove and then visit the islands and the beach of seals. We spotted another much smaller pod of a different type of dolphins on our way back in. A fantastic excursion!

    We loved this tour! Mikey...

    Anna_R, Oct 2025
    We loved this tour! Mikey was a great guide— very knowledgable and made sure to seek out wildlife for our group. We got to see seals, dolphins, whales, and bluefin tuna. Unforgettable experience!

    Be prepared to be sick and be uncomfortable

    Laurie_D, Oct 2025
    The staff was amazing. We were able to find lots of seals and dolphins and one whale. The seats on boat are not that comfortable and you have to straddle them for three hours. You spend about 1 hour actually seeing stuff and two hours driving over rocky seas. Even if you don't normally get sea sick be prepared you could.

    Great boat trip with lots of wildlife.

    Kayleen_I, Aug 2025
    This was a great experience. The reviews were good and the trip did not disappoint. We saw dolphins, a whale, puffins, and a lot of amazing sites. I recommend the Sea Safari trip. It will not disappoint.

    What a wonderful...

    Ursula_K, Aug 2025
    What a wonderful experience! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. I recommend this company because they loan you warm, dry outerwear for the ride. The captain was very knowledgeable and we were extremely lucky to come upon a feeding frenzy of whales and dolphins! Couldn’t recommend it more!

    Not for the faint hearted but FABULOUS!

    Jennifer_H, Jul 2025
    An absolutely exhilarating experience—not for the faint-hearted! The high-speed boat ride adds a thrilling element to the incredible sights. We were lucky enough to see whales, dolphins, puffins, and seals up close in their natural habitat. Viewing the majestic cliffs from ocean level is truly awe-inspiring. A must-do adventure if you're visiting Dingle and want an unforgettable wildlife and coastal experience!

    What a fantastic day out

    Ian_W, Jul 2025
    Amazing experience, so much fun, everyone on the rib having huge smiles on thier faces for the whole 3 hrs we were out watching whales , dolphins and other wildlife. Dave our captain was very informative with humour thrown in for good measure. This may sound expensive at €100pp but it’s worth every penny and more.

    Such an Amazing...

    Emma_C, Jul 2025
    Such an Amazing experience! We Saw lots of minke whales, seals, dolphins and puffins!! Highly recommend!

    What an incredible...

    Barbara_Q, Jun 2025
    What an incredible experience, Collum was a wonderful captain, the ride was thrilling and breathtaking taking! A MUST do in Dingle!

    The Dingle Sea Safari was...

    Anne_V, Jun 2025
    The Dingle Sea Safari was awesome! Our captain Mikey was truly the best!!! He was knowledgeable of the area and his love of the island! We were lucky enough to see the humpback whale sighting of the season, lots of dolphins and the herds of seals were fantastic!!!

    Puffins, Dolphins and Seals

    Tawnya_R, Jun 2025
    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!

    Amazing Experience!!

    laynie_w, Jun 2025
    Wonderful experience! Callum is a fabulous guide and took us to see many great sights! We were able to see bottle nosed dolphins, minke whales, seals, and puffins. I told everyone I met while in Dingle that it was a must to do!

    Colm was amazing,...

    Cassidy_S, May 2025
    Colm was amazing, genuinely cared about the wildlife and was very passionate. We REALLY enjoyed our trip and the boat ride was comfortable for myself and my mom.

    Great Excursion

    Mike_A, May 2025
    We had an amazing experience on this excursion. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Our tour guide Connell was excellent. Highly recommend

    The weather was going to...

    Carol_D, Apr 2025
    The weather was going to be bad so they were able to get us in a day early. We saw dolphins, sharks and puffins. Our driver OConnell was very good. It did rain on our ride good to wear warm clothes and they provided waterproof warm clothing also Loved it

    Excellent day on the...

    Brent_D, Apr 2025
    Excellent day on the water. We were able to see a lot of wildlife up close. Our captain Mikey was great.

    The sea safari was so...

    Kaitlyn_G, Apr 2025
    The sea safari was so much fun and such a unique experience! Our guides took us to see as much wildlife as possible and they were extremely kind and knowledgeable and could answer nearly every question we had! They provided us with very warm jackets and pants because it does get chilly out on the water. Bring a beanie to keep your ears warm!

    A must-do on your trip to Ireland!

    Carrie_R, Apr 2025
    We had a beautiful blue sky day and the trip was awesome. One of my favorite activities on our trip. The captain was so knowledgeable and took us to see puffins and seals and the most amazing basking sharks! Great to see the cliffs from a boat. They provided jackets/pants and we were very comfortable.

    This was great for my...

    Emily_B, Mar 2025
    This was great for my partner and I because we got outside seats. I'm not sure how the experience would be from the middle seats. Loved the sea caves and the seals! We also saw a whale breach.

    Highly Recommend!

    Elizabeth_C, Sep 2024
    Had a great time. Well worth it! Captain is very knowledgeable and plenty of time for some great photos. A wonderful experience.

    Wonderful experience in Dingle.

    Leah_B, Jul 2024
    Dingle Sea Safari was wonderful! Knowledgable crew and an exhilarating rib experience. Fantastic morning!

    Stunning views

    Wendy_A, Jun 2024
    We were so lucky with this experience! Any boat experience will depend on the winds and weather, and it was too windy the day we booked, so the company sent out a text the evening before to cancel due to high winds, which was completely understandable. They offered a time the next day, but we were supposed to leave Dingle and the only time that would work was early in the morning, so they put us on a cancellation list. As luck would have it, I received a phone call saying there was room on the 10:00 a.m. boat! Seeing the views now from the bottom of Slea Head Drive was incredible! We saw seals, puffin, and dolphins. This company was amazing. Thank you for this adventure!
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