The crew from the Blasket Islands Ferry and Eco Marine Adventure Tours would like to welcome you to visit the magical Great Blasket Island, lying 3km off the Dingle Peninsula in West Kerry, Ireland.
Leaving from the traditional departure point of Dún Chaoin (Dunquin), 15km west of Dingle (An Daingean), the Great Blasket Island is a short 20 min boat trip from the mainland, (view Map)
Our ferries 'Blasket Princess' and 'An Blascaod Mór' depart Dunquin every day from Easter to October (weather depending) at 09.55, 10.55, 11.55, 12.55, 13.55, 14.55, 15.55 and 16.55 for the Great Blasket Island where you can spend a few hours or the day walking, hiking, swimming, visiting the old village, painting, taking phptos or just relaxing and enjoying the wonderful landscapes and stunning seascapes.
Ferry rates (return): Adults: €20 Children under 12 years: €10
We also offer a 3hr Eco Marine Adventure Tour. From May 2011 The Eco Marine Tour will depart from the pier in Ceann Trá ( Ventry pier). This boat trip brings you on an unforgettable tour around the Blasket Island Archipelago with its remote islands. You have the possibility of catching glimpses of whales and dolphins, basking sharks and seals as well as observing our abundant marine bird life, comprising puffins, gannets, kittiwakes, fulmars, choughs and many more.For information on rates and departure times please check our new website www.marinetours.ie.
You can also combine a visit to the Island with our Eco Marine Adventure Tour. Leave Ventry pier in the morning and spend a few hours on the island before we pick you up from there in the afternoon for the eco tour.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR BOOKING PLEASE PHONE 087 2316131 / 086 3353805 OR EMAIL ferryandtours@blasketislands.ie
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