Howth Boat Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Howth Cliffs Boat Tour: Puffins and Seals Viewing, € 25 per person (50m–1h, 4.52★ · 495).
- Top rated: Howth Sunset Cruise Dublin: Bay Views & Wildlife Spotting, € 25 per person (45m, 4.85★ · 112).
- Best value: Howth Coastal Boat Tour Dublin: Ireland's Eye & Seals 50 mins, € 25 per person (50m, 4.82★ · 293).
Price per person across the 6 options priced per person: € 25–€ 55 (median € 25). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 7 with live guides in English, 7 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 5 kid-friendly, 1 private and 7 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Howth Boat Tours
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7 options
Howth Cliffs Boat Tour: Puffins and Seals Viewing One-hour boat tour of Howth Cliffs from Dublin with live commentary on wildlife, lighthouses and Ireland's Eye, see puffins. Every day · 13 start times, 11:00 to 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.52 (495 reviews) Duration: 50m–1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 25 per person
Howth Coastal Boat Tour Dublin: Ireland's Eye & Seals 50 mins Small-group boat tour from Howth village near Dublin. See seals, puffins and gannets around Ireland's Eye Island. 50-minute cruise with skipper commentary and music. Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun · 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.82 (293 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 25 per person
Ireland's Eye and Howth Coastal Boat Tour from Dublin Boat tour around Ireland's Eye and Howth Harbour from Dublin with expert captain commentary on wildlife, history and the Kirwan murder. Every day · 14 start times, 11:00 to 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.35 (216 reviews) Duration: 50m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 25 per person
Howth Sunset Cruise Dublin: Bay Views & Wildlife Spotting Howth sunset cruise from Dublin Bay with seal and seabird spotting, lighthouse views, and onboard restroom. All fitness levels, wheelchair accessible. Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday · 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.85 (112 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 25 per person
Howth Coastal Cruise and Dine: 1-Hour Boat Trip with Dinner Cruise Howth's cliffs and Ireland's Eye on a 1-hour boat tour, then sit down to a main course and drink at the Bloody Stream Pub. Every day · 7 start times, 12:45 to 16:00 · From age 18 ★ 4.33 (18 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 55 per person
Howth Harbour Walk & Coastal Boat Tour: Private Group Three-hour walking and boat tour of Howth with a local guide: explore the harbour, cliffs and offshore islands, then cruise past seal colonies and seabird cliffs. Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00 ★ 4.95 (22 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 500 per group
Boat Trip from Dun Laoghaire to Howth: Dublin Bay Wildlife Sail from Dun Laoghaire to Howth on Dublin Bay with live guide, spotting seals, lighthouses and island wildlife. WiFi and restroom on board. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 3.86 (21 reviews) Duration: 1h 10m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 30 per person
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howth Cliffs Boat Tour: Puffins and Seals ViewingOur pick | € 25 per person | 50m–1h | 4.52★ · 495 | Every day · 13 start times, 11:00 to 16:00 | English |
| Howth Sunset Cruise Dublin: Bay Views & Wildlife SpottingTop ratedGroup of up to 12 | € 25 per person | 45m | 4.85★ · 112 | Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday · 16:00 | English |
| Howth Coastal Boat Tour Dublin: Ireland's Eye & Seals 50 minsBest value | € 25 per person | 50m | 4.82★ · 293 | Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun · 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Ireland's Eye and Howth Coastal Boat Tour from Dublin | € 25 per person | 50m | 4.35★ · 216 | Every day · 14 start times, 11:00 to 16:00 | English |
| Howth Coastal Cruise and Dine: 1-Hour Boat Trip with DinnerGroup of up to 11 | € 55 per person | 2h–3h | 4.33★ · 18 | Every day · 7 start times, 12:45 to 16:00 | English |
| Howth Harbour Walk & Coastal Boat Tour: Private GroupPrivate | € 500 per group up to 11 people · ≈ € 45 per person if 11 go | 3h | 4.95★ · 22 | Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Boat Trip from Dun Laoghaire to Howth: Dublin Bay Wildlife | € 30 per person | 1h 10m | 3.86★ · 21 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Howth Harbour Walk & Coastal Boat Tour: Private Group (€ 500 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Howth Sunset Cruise Dublin: Bay Views & Wildlife Spotting (€ 25 per person) · Howth Coastal Cruise and Dine: 1-Hour Boat Trip with Dinner (€ 55 per person)