BANTRY/GLENGARRIFF HARBOUR TOUR
Minimum of 6 passengers required for this trip to run
2.5 hrs
2.5 hrs
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Departing from Bantry Railway Pier, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 10am and 3pm.
Our Harbour tour is a fantastic way to see the south west coast and all it has to offer. Bantry Bay and Glengarriff harbour has an abundance of wildlife, breathtaking views and waters immersed in history.
From the second we leave the pier, we encounter firstly local sea birds, including oyster catcher, curlew, grey heron, egret and cormorant. We cruise out the bay, seeing the magnificent Bantry House in the distance, around to the west side of Whiddy Island where you can view the famous Whiddy Island Oil terminal and the abandoned jetty off Whiddy Island, which has now become a breeding colony for Cormorants and Shags, where their nests and fledglings can be seen all year.
We cruise across the bay, taking in the sights and keeping an eye out for Marine Wildlife along the way. Harbour Porpoise are resident all year round. These shy and elusive creatures can be seen on our daily tours. Common dolphins tend to move inshore early summer through to September and are a popular sighting with our visitors during our trips down the bay. Groups of adults and young from 8 to 50 in a group can be seen and often bow ride along with the boat, creating a lifetime memory for anyone onboard.
On approach to Glengarriff harbour you will see the world famous Garnish Island. Garnish Island is home to Glengarriff's resident White Tailed Sea Eagle known as 'P'. Two more White Tailed Sea Eagles frequent the area and if you are lucky you may see one flying overhead.
A mixed colony of both Atlantic Grey Seals and Common Seals occurs on the outlying islands off Glengarriff, which are easily viewed as we pass, hauled out on the prominent rock and reefs.
You haven't seen Bantry Bay until you take this tour!
Our Harbour tour is a fantastic way to see the south west coast and all it has to offer. Bantry Bay and Glengarriff harbour has an abundance of wildlife, breathtaking views and waters immersed in history.
From the second we leave the pier, we encounter firstly local sea birds, including oyster catcher, curlew, grey heron, egret and cormorant. We cruise out the bay, seeing the magnificent Bantry House in the distance, around to the west side of Whiddy Island where you can view the famous Whiddy Island Oil terminal and the abandoned jetty off Whiddy Island, which has now become a breeding colony for Cormorants and Shags, where their nests and fledglings can be seen all year.
We cruise across the bay, taking in the sights and keeping an eye out for Marine Wildlife along the way. Harbour Porpoise are resident all year round. These shy and elusive creatures can be seen on our daily tours. Common dolphins tend to move inshore early summer through to September and are a popular sighting with our visitors during our trips down the bay. Groups of adults and young from 8 to 50 in a group can be seen and often bow ride along with the boat, creating a lifetime memory for anyone onboard.
On approach to Glengarriff harbour you will see the world famous Garnish Island. Garnish Island is home to Glengarriff's resident White Tailed Sea Eagle known as 'P'. Two more White Tailed Sea Eagles frequent the area and if you are lucky you may see one flying overhead.
A mixed colony of both Atlantic Grey Seals and Common Seals occurs on the outlying islands off Glengarriff, which are easily viewed as we pass, hauled out on the prominent rock and reefs.
You haven't seen Bantry Bay until you take this tour!
Please be at the pick up point 5-10 minutes before your trip departs. Pick up at Glengarriff Pier unless otherwise arranged.
If you are not there before your trip departure time you will not be refunded and the boat cannot wait as it is not fair to other passengers.
PARKING:
Bantry - We will be picking up from the railway pier, therefore, you can drop passengers and bags close by the pier and park in the public car park along side Supervalu
If you are not there before your trip departure time you will not be refunded and the boat cannot wait as it is not fair to other passengers.
PARKING:
Bantry - We will be picking up from the railway pier, therefore, you can drop passengers and bags close by the pier and park in the public car park along side Supervalu
IMPORTANT TRIP INFORMATION
All charters are dependent on weather 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.
All charters are dependent on weather 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.
