Digby Lock Cruise - Explore Ireland's Historic Grand Canal.

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Dublin, Ireland

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the waters of Digby Lock and Canals County, with its 120km of still waters linking its towns and villages, and learn all about local history from your guide on this small-group boat tour. Relax and let your skipper and guide show off the area’s lush scenery as you learn all about the biodiversity of the Kildare countryside and what life is like in this part of the world.

Enjoy an on-board bar
See the Leinster Aquaduct and Digby Bridge
No more than 12 people will be aboard
Service animals are welcome and feel free to bring your favorite snacks

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

refreshment in the bar - 3-4 EUR

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Bargetrip.ie
Canal View, Osberstown, Sallins, Co. Kildare, Ireland
The Boarding Area is beside the Canal Bridge, outside the Grand Canal Stores Building. If travelling from Dublin by train get the 9.20 am train from Heuston Station. We are a 5 minute walk from Sallins Train Station. If travelling by car you can park in the Church Carpark near the waterfront.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Leinster Aquaduct

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Digby Bridge (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
travelers will spend 2.5 hours in the cruise
Theres a step from the harbour wall onto the back deck, and 3 steps down into the main cabin.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.9

based on 71 reviews

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Digby Lock Canal Cruise is fantastic!

Gregory_C, Apr 2026

It is a great experience. The father and son crew are so kind and explained the history of the canal and lock and what we were seeing in the countryside. If you are staying in Dublin it is a short train ride to Sallins and Naas and there are several pubs/restaurants in the area. We went to Locke 13. I highly recommend that place as well.

Our trip was canceled at...

Kristen_C, Sep 2025

Our trip was canceled at 5:30 the night before but Viator kept sending us confirmation of our booked trip. It was confusing to know whether or not our trip is on. We reached out to the host that morning at 10 AM and never heard back. Whether it was an error on their end or on Viator‘s end I found the whole experience disappointing as we traveled 30 minutes to get there. On a positive note. There’s a bike shop right near the canal and we were able to rent bikes and travel along the distance. It was beautiful and I would highly recommend that!

Absolutely Lovely Cruise Experience

Paul_W, Jul 2025

This 3-hour Digby Lock Cruise was super relaxing and full of charm. Chris, our skipper and guide, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to answer all our questions. The historical insights made the journey even more engaging. Highly recommended if you're looking for a peaceful cruise with a bit of history and beautiful scenery.