Red RowBoat

This is the ultimate day on the water. Whether you want to spend the whole day fishing, cruising down the bay, or Island hopping, it is entirely up to you!

GROUPS & INDIVIDUALS

Your Day on the Bay

Cruise down the bay, while sighting dolphins and whales. There are many great spots to anchor up for a swim or a snorkel. Catch some fish and take home your supper. Photograph scenery that you have only dreamed about. Whatever it is that you would like to do, we would like to make it happen! The longer you book the more you hook! BBQ option available.

  • €150 / 1hr / 8 People
  • Min. 4 Hours
  • Max.12
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Additional passengers: €60 per person / €40 U 12yrs / U 3yrs Free (Max 3 additional passengers if booking online. For larger groups please contact us directly)

Our ADVENTUREs

Your Customised Trip

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Private Charter

Our private charters can be fully tailored to your needs. Experience a different pace of life altogether, whether you want to go fishing for the day or just relax on the boat and soak up the sun, go swimming or snorkelling, island hopping or dolphin and whale watching you can choose.

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Local Wildlife

With this special experience, you will explore Bantry Bay in the evening, cruising through the waters against a backdrop of some of the most beautiful sunsets and later starry skies. Dolphins are a regular sighting for us on the Sunset Tour, and their playful nature sometimes brings them right up to ride in the wake of the boat.

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Fishing

Catch some fish and cook it up for lunch on the BBQ. Photograph scenery that you have only dreamed about. Whatever it is that you would like to do, we would like to make it happen! The longer you book the more you hook!

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Anchor and Swim

There are many great spots to anchor up for a swim or a snorkel.

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Island Hopping

Bantry Bay is home to an archipelago, including Whiddy Island and Bere Island. You can let us know in advance if you would like to stop off for lunch or a walk on these islands, or indeed we can anchor alongside the islands and have a bbq and swim/snorkle

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BBQ

We supply the BBQ and you supply the food. Feel free to bring along whatever culinary delights you wish. Catch and cook your fish or bring along the steaks and sausages. The BBQ needs to be booked in advance.

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More important information about your tour.

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Your Boat

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Depending on your location and your group size, you will either cruise onboard the Puffin or the Steran and Mor.

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Your Skipper

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Your Skipper for the Day – We like to mix things up so you could have either Brian, Darren or Niall as your skipper.

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Checklist

what to bring

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Make sure you come prepared for the adventure ahead by downloading our PDF checklist prior to your day on the bay.

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All charters are dependent on weather and fish catches and dolphin/whale sightings cannot be guaranteed. The Irish weather and Atlantic Ocean sea conditions can be unpredictable during the year, even in summer. Our Skipper will make their decision to sail based on many years of experience, always keeping in mind passenger safety and comfort. However, depending on wind direction and swell, it may be possible to go ahead with your charter within sheltered waters.

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REVIEWS

What people are saying about our boat tours

“Absolutely brilliant. Ireland’s waters are extremely rich in life and the displays here are top-notch. I learned a *lot*. Thanks to very helpful staff member Laura, I learned that the lumpsuckers – beautiful fish — need to be “burped” occasionally, in their tank! The variety of wrasses was amazing, as were the anglerfish and the seahorse. I plan to dive on Monday if the weather cooperates, but I am sure I saw more here than I will in the wild!”

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Robert M. Corless – June 2022

“Amazing day out! Best boat tour we have ever done! Skipper Brian gave us the best experience possible, with his depth of local knowledge, passion for the area and hugely entertaining personality. We learned about the local wildlife, fished for mackerel, and he even cooked us up a tasty pot of mussels!”

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Trip Advisor

“We had the most incredible, memorable family trip out on the Bay with Darren & Bantry Charters, we relaxed in the sun on the boat & got a totaly different perspective of the scenery of the Bay, Bantry & Whiddy, caught fresh pollack for our dinner & got to see 2 whales, amazing! Would highly recommend & will definitely plan a return trip!”

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Claire Hayden – Facebook Review

“Absolutely top class we loved it. Niall and Luke really looked after us we did a three hour tour which included the best Dolphin watching we have ever done and we also caught some fish. Made the kids at ease straight away and it was just lots and lots of fun. 5 stars all the way.”

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Dan Stenson – Google Review

“Could not say enough about what an amazing day we had, we celebrated my sons birthday and the kids caught, cooked and ate their own fish. Darren and crew are unreal from the sights , the fishing, everything. An amazing day Thanks all”

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Gillian Morris – Facebook

“I booked the wildlife tour, Sea angling, and the sunset cruise for my family. We had the absolute best time with BB Charters. Darren and Brian were excellent guides and great with our 2 children. We learned a lot about the history of the area as well as the sea life. Sharon was brilliant advising us what to bring to make sure we were prepared for all of our trips. We will definitely be back next year. Thank you Bantry Bay Charters!”

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Our adventures

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