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✓ 2026-09-29| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howth Cliffs Boat Tour: Puffins and Seals ViewingOur pick | € 25 p.p. | € 25 | 50m–1h | 4.53★ · 483 | free | — |
| Howth Coastal Boat Tour Dublin: Ireland's Eye & Seals 50 minsBest value | € 25 p.p. | € 25 | 50m | 4.82★ · 285 | free | — |
| Ireland's Eye and Howth Coastal Boat Tour from Dublin | € 25 p.p. | € 25 | 50m | 4.37★ · 210 | free | — |
| Howth Sunset Cruise Dublin: Bay Views & Wildlife SpottingTop rated | € 25 p.p. | € 25 | 45m | 4.85★ · 110 | free | — |
| Boat Trip from Dun Laoghaire to Howth: Dublin Bay Wildlife | € 30 p.p. | € 30 | 1h 10m | 3.86★ · 21 | free | — |
| Howth Harbour Walk & Coastal Boat Tour: Private Group | € 500 per group | € 45 (11 share) | 3h | 4.95★ · 22 | free | — |
| Howth Coastal Cruise and Dine: 1-Hour Boat Trip with Dinner | € 55 p.p. | € 55 | 2h–3h | 4.33★ · 18 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 7 options: € 25–€ 55 (median € 25). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 7.
Default order: real price per person — the group price divided by the seats it includes.
Howth Cliffs Boat Tour: Puffins and Seals ViewingA one-hour boat tour departing Howth Harbour takes you along Howth Cliffs and around Ireland's Eye, a nature reserve in Dublin Bay, with live commentary on bird life, seals and the island's history. The Puffin, Howth's newest ferry, is captained by Mark, whose family has fished and toured these waters for generations. Life jackets are provided; the tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Howth Cliffs and the wildlife that lives there without the cliff-top walk — the boat gets you close to puffins, seals and guillemots, and the captain's local knowledge ties the landscape together as you go.
Howth Coastal Boat Tour Dublin: Ireland's Eye & Seals 50 minsYou board a small boat at Howth Harbour and spend 50 minutes circling Ireland's Eye Island and the Howth cliffs, spotting seals, puffins, gannets and other seabirds with a local skipper providing commentary. The boat is intimate — not crowded — and includes Irish music. You return to the harbour with seafood restaurants waiting at the pier, all fees included upfront.Is it for me?Good for anyone in Dublin who wants to see wildlife and coastal scenery without arranging transport or a long day trip — Howth is close enough to reach easily, and the 50-minute boat keeps the whole outing compact while still getting you out on the water with a skipper who knows where the seals are.
Ireland's Eye and Howth Coastal Boat Tour from DublinThis 50-minute boat tour from Howth explores Ireland's Eye, a nature reserve in Dublin Bay, with expert captain commentary on the island's history, wildlife and the famous Kirwan murder. The tour circles the island to view the Martello Tower, nesting birds including puffins and guillemots, seals, and Howth Cliffs, with plenty of photo stops. Easily reached by DART or bus from Dublin City Centre; the boat is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?You're visiting Dublin with a free afternoon and want to see wildlife and history without renting a car or booking a guide on land. The shared boat tour departs on a fixed schedule from Howth, which is a short DART or bus ride from the city centre, so you can book it the morning you go and spend the rest of your day elsewhere in Dublin.
Howth Sunset Cruise Dublin: Bay Views & Wildlife SpottingYou board a boat in Howth and spend the evening on Dublin Bay watching seals, seabirds, and the lighthouse as the sun sets. The crew shares stories about the headland and its wildlife while you stand on deck. Includes onboard restroom access and works for all fitness levels, including wheelchair users and families with small children.Is it for me?Book this if you want an evening on the water without arranging your own boat or timing the sunset yourself—the cruise is built around the light, which means you show up and the schedule follows the sky.
Howth Coastal Cruise and Dine: 1-Hour Boat Trip with DinnerThe Howth Coastal Cruise and Dine Experience pairs a 1-hour boat trip along Howth's cliffs with dinner at the Bloody Stream Pub. You'll pass the Baily Lighthouse and Howth Lighthouse, see Ireland's Eye with commentary on its history, then return to shore for a main course and a glass of wine, beer or house spirit. A live English-speaking guide leads the cruise; minimum age is 18. The whole outing runs 2 to 3 hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want the boat and dinner sequenced back-to-back in one booking—the cruise runs first, then you move straight to your table at the Bloody Stream Pub.
Boat Trip from Dun Laoghaire to Howth: Dublin Bay WildlifeA one-way sailing trip from Dun Laoghaire to Howth across Dublin Bay, with a live English-speaking guide pointing out seals, lighthouses, islands and wildlife reserves you cannot see from land. The voyage takes 60–70 minutes and includes WiFi and onboard restroom; arrive 15 minutes early to board.Is it for me?The crossing takes just over an hour, so it fits into a free afternoon or a morning before other plans — you arrive in Howth with the rest of the day open for walking, eating or catching a return boat. If you need a full day trip with multiple stops and a guided tour of Howth itself, book a longer shore excursion instead.
Howth Harbour Walk & Coastal Boat Tour: Private GroupA three-hour guided walking and boat tour of Howth combines a harbour walk through the village's medieval and maritime history with a coastal cruise around Ireland Eye. The local guide leads you through the West and East Piers, past St Mary's Abbey (built by Viking King Sitric in 1042), the Martello Tower, and the cliff paths where W.B. Yeats once lived, then boards a boat for views of seal colonies, puffins, gannets and the rock formations of the offshore islands. The tour is private to your group; infants can ride in a pram and children must be accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling as a private group and want to move through Howth's history—from Viking foundations through the 1916 Rising—without splitting between separate walking and boat bookings. The guide's local knowledge and the boat's access to the seal colonies and seabird cliffs make the combination worth the three-hour commitment.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 7 of the 7 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Howth Cliffs Boat Tour: Puffins and Seals Viewing is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.53 out of 5 across 483 reviews.
