The 15 Best Boat Trips in Dublin \u2013 Dublin Visits

Dublin: River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise - Reading Dublin from the River Liffey

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,473 reviews · from $23Our pick

See Dublin from the River Liffey on a 45-minute cruise with local guides, historic landmarks, Docklands views, and lively Irish storytelling.

“Really recommend this river sightseeing cruise. Both Tony and Jerry were great guides - knowledgeable and fun. We love doing these type of cruises every time we visit a new place and this one is definitely one of the best we've been on. If the weather is a bit miserable you can't go wrong with this to learn about Ireland and Dublin.”

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Dublin Sightseeing Cruise on River Liffey with Local Guide

2.Dublin Sightseeing Cruise on River Liffey with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 927 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27

See Dublin from the River Liffey on a 45-minute guided cruise featuring bridges, docklands, Irish history, and local humor.

“The tour was exactly as described. Met and left on time and was about 1 hour in length. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and funny. Great overview of the history and nice seeing the city from the water. Highly recommend”

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Dublin: Howth Coastal Boat Tour

3.Howth Coastal Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 644 reviews · from $28

Cruise from Howth around Ireland’s Eye for cliffs, sea caves, seabirds, seals, and local stories on a 50-minute coastal boat trip.

“The stuff was absolutely amazing and the whole experience was totally worth it! Would recommend 100%!!”

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Dublin: Howth Cliffs and Lighthouse Cruise

4.Howth Cliffs and Lighthouse Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 441 reviews · from $28

Cruise Howth’s cliffs, lighthouse, seals, seabirds, and Ireland’s Eye on a lively 50-minute boat tour from Dublin Bay.

“The boat ride was very relaxing and the views were awesome. What a experience to end our time in Howth!”

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Howth Cliffs and Ireland’s Eye Ferry Boat Tour

5.Howth Cliffs and Ireland’s Eye Ferry Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 365 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $24

Cruise Howth Cliffs and Ireland’s Eye for sea views, seabirds, seals, lighthouse stories, and a fresh Dublin day trip at sea.

“This was a fun boat ride. Windy and big waves but driver handled it like a pro. Really beautiful and the birds were amazing.”

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Boat Trip from Dublin City to Dun Laoghaire

6.Boat Trip from Dublin City to Dun Laoghaire

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Cruise from Dublin City to Dun Laoghaire past the Docklands, Poolbeg Lighthouse, and East Pier, with an onboard bar and DART return option.

“We had a good time together. There was a bar which we appreciated. There was a open and roofted area. The people were very friendly”

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Dublin: Howth Coast and Ireland’s Eye Boat Tour

7.Howth Coast and Ireland’s Eye Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 301 reviews · from $27

Cruise from Howth Harbour around Ireland’s Eye for seals, seabirds, cliffs, and captain-led stories on a scenic 45-minute Dublin Bay tour.

“It was a brilliant way to see the wildlife and we got to see puffins! I would thoroughly recommend this to everybody”

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Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland’s Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)

8.Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland’s Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Cruise from Howth around Ireland’s Eye for seals, seabirds, cliff views, and local stories on a friendly one-hour boat tour.

“Was a lovely ride even on a cloudy and a bit rainy day. Great guide! I don’t like that I have to add 100 characters”

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Dublin: Sunset Cruise in Howth

9.Sunset Cruise in Howth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · from $30

Watch the sun set over Howth Harbour, Ireland’s Eye, and Dublin Bay on a one-hour cruise with live captain commentary.

“George was our captain and he was so delightful and kind! We rescued a man swimming and he was very fast to act and allowed us to ride on last boat since we had to cut our initial trip short. The views were beautiful at sunset! Do this! You willl not regret.”

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Dublin: Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner

10.Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 143 reviews · from $79

Cruise Dublin’s Grand Canal on an electric barge with a freshly prepared three-course dinner, a drink, and a look at historic canal locks.

“The only thing that could be improved is “the Grand Canal”. What a joke. It is a ditch with a few broken down boats parked on the side, and trash on the banks. The cruise itself was fine and worthy of the River Liffey, not this ditch.”

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Dublin: Dublin Bay Cruise from Dun Laoghaire to Howth

11.Dublin Bay Cruise from Dun Laoghaire to Howth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · from $32

Cruise Dublin Bay from Dun Laoghaire to Howth aboard the St Bridget, with coastal views, seals, islands, and a DART return option.

“Really friendly staff. Great day out. Brought our dog Murphy who proved a hit with the other passengers. Will definitely do it again.”

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Dublin Bay: Cruise from the City Centre to Dun Laoghaire

12.Dublin Bay: Cruise from the City Centre to Dun Laoghaire

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 139 reviews · from $32

Cruise from Dublin’s docklands to Dun Laoghaire for Poolbeg Lighthouse, bay views, live commentary, and an easy DART return.

“Friendly and helpful staff my 2nd time for the trip the first time we had live commentry which I prefared”

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From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Boat Tour & Aillwee Cave

13.Cliffs of Moher, Boat Tour & Aillwee Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 102 reviews · from $142

Explore Aillwee Cave, cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher, and walk the cliff tops on a full-day trip from Dublin.

“Colin was a great guide! great value, make sure you get to the front of the ferry line if you want an outside seat.”

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Dublin: Cruise Excursion Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Rail Ticket

14.Cruise Excursion Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Rail Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 101 reviews · from $36

Reach Dublin from Dun Laoghaire by scenic rail, then tour the city by hop-on hop-off bus with live guides and flexible stops.

“I love HoHo busses in a place I have never been and don't have much time. Take time to stop and see the Titanic Museum.”

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Dublin Cruise Ship Shore Excursion|Hop-on Hop-off & Rail Transfer

15.Dublin Cruise Ship Shore Excursion|Hop-on Hop-off & Rail Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 90 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $46

See Dublin from Dun Laoghaire by DART and hop-on hop-off bus, with live commentary, central stops, and a 24-hour ticket for $46.86.

“Despite being assured there would be a Dart representative at the station wearing appropriate uniform, there was not. We went from one queue to another seeking advice. Finally a supervisor gave in and just let us through the gate to the platform. The hop on hop off part was ok but I continually worried the same thing would happen on the return train journey…..and it did As a result we missed one train and had to was 20 minutes for the next one. Not a good experience.”

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