Howth Sunset Cruises

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Dublin, Ireland

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Booked 10+ times last week!

45 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the coastline in Dublin during this sunset cruise, departing from Howth Harbour. Climb aboard a boat from the West Pier in Howth and set out on a scenic cruise with views of Dublin Bay. Watch sunset from the deck of the boat and keep an eye out for local wildlife such as seals. Learn about local history from the crew during the cruise.

See sunset from the deck of a boat in Ireland
Admire views of Dublin Bay during the cruise
Watch out for local wildlife such as seals
Experience a fresh perspective on Dublin

What's Included

Restroom on board

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Howth Cliff Cruises | Ireland's Eye Ferries (landing) | Howth Sunset Cruises
16 W Pier, Howth Demesne, Dublin, Ireland
Pontoon on the West Pier in Howth, down the very end opposite Aqua Restaurant

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Howth Head (Pass By)

Howth Lighthouse (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
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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Featured review

Sheila_S

Our captain was amazing! Very fun and informative! He went out of hos way to make sure we had great photo ops and even shared hos captains hat! Great music, great fun!

Reviews

4.8

based on 99 reviews

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A Beautiful Way to End the Day

Monroe_M, Jul 2026

A beautiful way to experience Ireland's natural beauty. The boat can get a bit crowded. Be sure to bring a jacket so you are comfortable!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

We love hearing how people enjoy their time onboard with Howth Cliff Cruises. Thanks for the feedback we will definitely be taking that onboard for future adventures.

A fantastic memory...

Ronan_L, Jul 2026

We booked this trip with our 3 kids ages between 9 and 15 and all of them (and us) really enjoyed it. It was the perfect evening for the sunset and the journey to the other side of the island to see a close up of cute Puffins and various other birds, nestled on the sides of the cliffs and the caves below them was spectacular. We even got to see some swarms of jellyfish beside the island. We each got a chance to stand up the front (like Titanic) as we sailed towards the sunset. The atmosphere onboard was very good and the music over the speakers added to the vibe. The kids want to go again. It was a really well done trip.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your lovely review. Delighted to hear you & the family enjoyed your cruise. As a family run business we love to welcome all age groups onboard for a marine adventure and to hear about their experience with us. Look forward to having you all onboard again! Regards, Howth Cliff Cruises team.

Easy going nice boat...

Betty_A, Jul 2026

Easy going nice boat ride...saw 2 seals and lots puffin...very relaxing...tip.be sure to save lots of time for dinner at amazing restaurants in howth and carefully ck train times from dublin

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your kind review!

Sunset cruise

john_k, Jun 2026

One of the best things I've done this year .boat left on time and even stayed out a bit longer. Pat the boat pilot was great .he knew exactly where to find the wildlife and the whole history of the tour. Will definitely recommend or even do it again. Thanks for a wonderful memory. John and Deirdre

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Dear Customer, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your maritime adventure with us. As a family-run business, your kind feedback truly means the world to us and motivates us to keep delivering memorable experiences. We hope to welcome you on board again in the future. Warm regards, The Howth Cliff Cruises Team.

Wonderful experience ❤️

priya_s, Feb 2026

What a beautiful day it was in Howth. This cruise was really fun. Even got a chance to learn how to ride a boat from the captain. Must do it while in Dublin.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks for joining us on board. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Ireland's Eye and Howth Coast Tour with us. To a small business like ours, your feedback means everything. We hope to see you on board again soon. Thanks for supporting our family business! The Howth Cliff Cruises Team.

Amazing experience!

Sheila_S, Sep 2025

Our captain was amazing! Very fun and informative! He went out of hos way to make sure we had great photo ops and even shared hos captains hat! Great music, great fun!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip Sheila, sounds like you had great craic on board! GRMA Mark

Glad we did it but…

Debra_A, Aug 2025

The amount of time was right. The captain was knowledgeable, but spoke fast. We were not able to hear/understand the recorded information provided through the speakers. I’m glad we sat in the back (even though we were by the diesel engines) because our sight lines were better. For me, any time on the water is a good time.

Lovely

Vitoria_C, Aug 2025

Lovely views and staff interacted, couldn’t see the sunset properly since was cloudy but it was gorgeous anyway

Short and sweet.

Shannon_S, Aug 2023

Short and sweet. The pilot was very social. The weather was good. Interesting history. Make sure to go early, to sit and eat.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Great that you got a good day for it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review

Not worth 60 euro

Darren_d, Aug 2022

Once we arrived we joined the back of the queue. Nothing in place to check in for certain time slots or anything. The boat we got on was late and had at least 30 people crammed shoulder to shoulder. By time the boat had gotten out to sea and turned around for our side to see the sunset it was gone. Definitely not worth 60 euro.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Hi Darren, Sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your trip and that your boat was delayed. We would like the opportunity to make this experience right, if you would like to join us again on another cruise of your choice at a quieter time please email me islandferries@hotmail.com and I will look after this for you. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback and will work on it with the team. Best, Anne

Pésima experiencia

juanmanuel_r, Aug 2022

Nos llevaron en el barco como En una patera. Abarrotada de personas, sin posibilidades de visibilidad para la mayoría de nosotros. Pésima experiencia

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Sorry to hear that you were disappointed. We would like the opportunity to make this experience right, if you would like to join us again on another cruise of your choice at a quieter time please email me islandferries@hotmail.com and I will look after this for you. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback and will work on it with the team. Best, Anne