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Dublin’s water is two different trips: the River Liffey through the city, and the coast at Howth, Dún Laoghaire and Dublin Bay. This page ranks boat tours, a tall ship and active water offers by verified review count.
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⏱ 45 minutes · 4.4 (5,417)
See Dublin from the River Liffey on a sightseeing cruise and admire the city’s monuments from the water. Learn the history of Dublin, from the arrival of the Vikings to today.
from €21 per person
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⏱ 50 minutes · 4.8 (627)
Discover Ireland's dark history and follow in the footsteps of those who fled the famine on this guided tour of the Jeanie Johnston tall ship in Dublin's North Dock.
from €16 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.9 (45)
Join an intimate boat tour within the Dublin Bay UNESCO Biosphere. Witness Incredible scenery, wildlife, and jaw-dropping mansions, and hear about the rich history of Dublin Bay.
from €50 per person
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⏱ 40 minutes · 4.9 (26)
Pedal a stable water bike along the River Liffey in Dublin. Cruise at your own pace with an instructor briefing and safety gear included.
from €25 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 3.3 (23)
Discover the best sights of Dublin Bay including the striking Howth Cliffs and Baily Lighthouse onboard a relaxing cruise. Enjoy fantastic food, drinks, and atmosphere in a loca…
from €55 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 5.0 (22)
Experience the thrill of rowing a traditional Irish currach on the River Liffey in Dublin. Learn the basics of currach rowing from experienced instructors.
from €25 per person
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.9 (19)
Embark on a boat tour around Dublin Bay and enjoy the sights of the Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dalkey Island, and Howth Head. Keep an eye out for dolphins, seals, and a variety of seab…
from €28 per person
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⏱ 1 hour · 4.0 (12)
Enjoy a boat cruise from Dun Laoghaire Harbour to Killiney Bay. Pass by the James Joyce Martello Tower, the Forty Foot, Bullock Harbour, and Collimore Harbour.
from €28 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.6 (11)
Explore Dublin from the water on a canoeing or kayaking tour along the River Liffey. Choose from a range of craft to suit your experience level and enjoy a low-impact activity.
from €45 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 5.0 (4)
Explore the rugged coastline of Dublin Bay on a guided sea safari, discover hidden coves and beaches from the water, a metroploitan experience all set against the backdrop of sw…
from €85 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 1.0 (1)
Take a walking tour to the main sights with an audio guide featuring 23 fascinating stories. Discover Dublin from the water on a river cruise. Learn about the city's history…
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⏱ 1 hour 0
Paddle along Dublin’s River Liffey in a Katakanu. Learn the basics with an instructor, then take in city views from the water.
from €15 per person
Check availability →Good to know: The Liffey sightseeing cruise is short, listed at about 45 minutes, and stays in the city. The coastal trips from Howth and Dún Laoghaire are longer and depend on the weather, so expect a cancellation or a changed time on a rough day. Rowing, paddling and kayaking offers are activities, not sightseeing cruises.
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It is a long day. The cliffs are about 260 km from Dublin, roughly three hours by road each way, and typical coach tours run 12 to 13 hours with around an hour and a half at the cliffs, usually with a stop in Galway. It works if you want the Atlantic coast in a single day and accept the driving. If you dislike long coach days, Wicklow and Glendalough or Howth are much shorter.
It is safer to. Entry is by timed slot, popular slots sell out, and tickets at the door are not guaranteed. The standard ticket covers the seven floors and a pint, or a soft drink, in the Gravity Bar.
Yes, but it is a long one: about 265 km, at least three hours each way, so a typical trip runs around 12 hours and usually adds Belfast or Dunluce Castle. The Causeway is in Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK: carry your passport or ID, check the entry rules for your nationality, and expect pounds sterling rather than euros.
The centre is compact: Trinity College, Dublin Castle, St Patrick’s Cathedral and Temple Bar are within walking distance of each other. The Guinness Storehouse lies further west, and sights such as Kilmainham or Phoenix Park are further out again; a hop-on hop-off bus is useful mainly for those.
Yes. Entry to the Book of Kells at Trinity College is timed, and summer slots can sell out days in advance. Combined offers with Dublin Castle or a guided walk are listed on this site.
The Aircoach takes about 30 to 40 minutes and Dublin Bus line 16 about 40, more in rush hour. Airport transfers are not listed on this site.
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