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Boat Trip from Howth to Dun Laoghaire

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Dublin, Ireland
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Don’t miss a chance to sail along Dublin Bay. Book this group boat ride from Howth to breathe in the fresh sea air and check out the dramatic scenery. You’ll pass Baily Lighthouse, the Howth cliffs, Dalkey Island, and more. You’ll share this tour with a group, so you might make a few new friends. And don’t worry, there is a bathroom on board.
  • Easy to find meeting point at the West Pier in Howth
  • Bring some cash to buy snacks and drinks at the snack bar
  • Stay connected with onboard Wi-Fi if you like
  • Cameras ready for some beautiful photos of cliffs, the lighthouse, and more

What's Included

  • One Way Sailing from Howth to Dun Laoghaire
  • Restroom on board
  • WiFi on board
  • Return sailing from Dun Laoghaire to Howth
  • Snacks
    Snacks and drinks are not included but are available at our on-board snack bar.
  • Parking - we do not have parking facilities but Public pay parking is available close by.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • West Pier
    W Pier, Howth Demesne, Dublin, Ireland

    Our boat docks in front of Aqua Restaurant on the West Pier in Howth

End point

  • East Pier
    E Pier, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

    This is a one-way boat trip but you can return to Howth or Dublin City Centre via DART Rail. The DART station is located about 7 minutes walk from the pier at Dun Laoghaire.

Itinerary

Howth (Pass By)

Baily Lighthouse (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in different weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late arrival or no-shows
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure time. If arriving by car, please allow at least 30 minutes to find parking before arriving with us, as Howth is very busy.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 96 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.5
based on 19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Pricey harbor boat ride

JULIE_W, Jun 2025
We did the one-way boat ride from Howth to Dun Laoghaire. The views were pretty but we were disappointed that there was no commentary (not even about safety precautions 😳). It was a sunny day, but high winds and high waves – so it was not a comfortable ride especially for anyone with sensitivity/motion sickness. Could use better signage on where to line up. Fortunately a friendly worker of another company told us what to do because our boat (nor any staff) was not there.

Beautiful

Rebecca_M, Jun 2024
The boat was great. The sights were fantastic, and the information shared was good. The only thing was that it was very busy, so it was hard to always be able to get a spot to look at the view outside since you very much needed to either be sitting or holding onto a railing in order to not fall over. Loved the trip, though!
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