MARINE WILDLIFE TOUR with FISHING
u2yrs Free / €30 per u14yrs / €50 per 15yr+
Seals . Sea Eagle . Dolphins . Porpoise . Mackerel Fishing . Sight Seeing . Haul a Pot
Pssssst: We know where all the cool kids hang out (and by cool kids, we mean whales and dolphins).
Departing from either Bantry or Glengarriff, onboard our 3 hour Marine Wildlife Tour you might meet any of Bantry Bay’s underwater or airborne residents, from Glengarriff’s iconic white tailed sea eagle, common dolphins and porpoises to seals, lobsters, crabs, starfish, or - if you’re lucky - minke whales.
As far as outdoor activities in Cork go, wildlife spotting (particularly whale and dolphin watching) tops many folks’ lists - and we can see why. Both Bantry Bay and Glengarriff Harbour are home to a plethora of wildlife, making this one of West Cork’s primo places for bird, dolphin and whale watching.
Dolphins are a regular sighting for us on the Marine Wildlife Tour, and their playful nature sometimes brings them right up to ride in the wake of the boat. Meanwhile, you’ll also be able to check out a charismatic bob of Atlantic Grey and common seals panned out on prominent rock formations along the coastline.
We’ll cruise around to a spot where you can help us haul up a lobster pot and take a look at the different kinds of crustaceans inside (you can touch them too if you like!). Sustainability is a massively important consideration to us, and during the Marine Wildlife boat tour, we’ll be taking care to tread lightly on the ecosystems we visit. When we pull up the pot, we always ensure to release baby lobsters and females with eggs back into the water.
You’ll also have the chance to try your hand at mackerel fishing. Bay fishing is a great way to spend the day with family or friends. Experience the thrill of catching your first ever fish or compete to catch the biggest one - you can even take home your supper!
Local lore is part of what makes us tick and on our boat trip, you’ll learn about more than just the creatures we meet. You’ll also visit landmarks like the Whiddy Island Disaster site and, while hearing about its history, see how colonies of cormorants and shags have adopted the abandoned jetty as their nesting and breeding ground.
Birdwatchers, rejoice! During this boat tour, you’re also likely to see oystercatchers, grey heron, guillemot, razorbill, little egret, gannet, great northern diver, fulmar, swan, cormorant, shag, manx shearwater and all the gulls.
Of course, the wildlife you’ll see depends on factors like the time of year and weather conditions, but seeing as our crew has spent aeons exploring every nook and cranny of Bantry Bay, we know just where to go to give you the best chance of encountering wildlife.
Departing from either Bantry or Glengarriff, onboard our 3 hour Marine Wildlife Tour you might meet any of Bantry Bay’s underwater or airborne residents, from Glengarriff’s iconic white tailed sea eagle, common dolphins and porpoises to seals, lobsters, crabs, starfish, or - if you’re lucky - minke whales.
As far as outdoor activities in Cork go, wildlife spotting (particularly whale and dolphin watching) tops many folks’ lists - and we can see why. Both Bantry Bay and Glengarriff Harbour are home to a plethora of wildlife, making this one of West Cork’s primo places for bird, dolphin and whale watching.
Dolphins are a regular sighting for us on the Marine Wildlife Tour, and their playful nature sometimes brings them right up to ride in the wake of the boat. Meanwhile, you’ll also be able to check out a charismatic bob of Atlantic Grey and common seals panned out on prominent rock formations along the coastline.
We’ll cruise around to a spot where you can help us haul up a lobster pot and take a look at the different kinds of crustaceans inside (you can touch them too if you like!). Sustainability is a massively important consideration to us, and during the Marine Wildlife boat tour, we’ll be taking care to tread lightly on the ecosystems we visit. When we pull up the pot, we always ensure to release baby lobsters and females with eggs back into the water.
You’ll also have the chance to try your hand at mackerel fishing. Bay fishing is a great way to spend the day with family or friends. Experience the thrill of catching your first ever fish or compete to catch the biggest one - you can even take home your supper!
Local lore is part of what makes us tick and on our boat trip, you’ll learn about more than just the creatures we meet. You’ll also visit landmarks like the Whiddy Island Disaster site and, while hearing about its history, see how colonies of cormorants and shags have adopted the abandoned jetty as their nesting and breeding ground.
Birdwatchers, rejoice! During this boat tour, you’re also likely to see oystercatchers, grey heron, guillemot, razorbill, little egret, gannet, great northern diver, fulmar, swan, cormorant, shag, manx shearwater and all the gulls.
Of course, the wildlife you’ll see depends on factors like the time of year and weather conditions, but seeing as our crew has spent aeons exploring every nook and cranny of Bantry Bay, we know just where to go to give you the best chance of encountering wildlife.
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.
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.
