GLENGARRIFF TO WHIDDY ISLAND FERRY
NEW ROUTE ALERT! Commencing June 3rd 2021
You can now visit Whiddy Island three times a week from Glengarriff, on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Pre-booking is required for your round trip. Max 12 passengers per trip.
You can now visit Whiddy Island three times a week from Glengarriff, on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Pre-booking is required for your round trip. Max 12 passengers per trip.
All Trips are weather dependent. Terms and Conditions apply |
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We leave Glengarriff pier, cruising out past Garnish Island with the possibility of seeing the seals basking on the rocks. You may even see our resident Sea Eagle flying overhead and if we are lucky we could encounter a pod of dolphins in our wildlife rich Bantry Bay. |
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We leave Glengarriff harbour, sailing out into Bantry Bay towards Whiddy Island, with a short stop alongside the old Whiddy Island Jetty, which was famously destroyed in the 1979 Whiddy Disaster. The Jetty is now a breeding ground for many Seabirds, including the Cormorant
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Whiddy Island is situated in Bantry Bay, off the coast of West Cork on the Wild Atlantic Way. It is approximately 5.6 km long and 2.4 km wide. The island has an approximate population of 20 people.
Whiddy is a quiet and beautiful place to visit. It is steeped in history so there is plenty to see and all walks are sign posted with information boards throughout. Bike hire available. Whiddy Island is a rustic paradise, untouched and unspoiled. You can also stay on Whiddy Island, both in self catering houses and also, just last year, the Old School House was converted to a hostel and event centre. |
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Whiddy Island Fort
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There is just one Bar/Restaurant on the Island, 'The Bank House', which you will see as you arrive at the island. Food is served daily during the peak season. There is no nicer place to be, than sitting outside the Bank House on a fine day, drinking a pint and watching the world go by in the distance.
Please be at the pick up point 5-10 minutes before your trip departs. Pick up at Glengarriff Pier. 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:
Glengarriff - Due to a lot of tour buses coming and going from the pier during the tourist season, it is not always possible to park along side it. Therefore we ask, where possible, to drop off passengers and bags near the pier and park your car along the top of the road.
IMPORTANT TRIP INFORMATION
All charters are dependent on weather. 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.
PARKING:
Glengarriff - Due to a lot of tour buses coming and going from the pier during the tourist season, it is not always possible to park along side it. Therefore we ask, where possible, to drop off passengers and bags near the pier and park your car along the top of the road.
IMPORTANT TRIP INFORMATION
All charters are dependent on weather. 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.
