Cliffs of Moher Tour from Dublin: Boat Cruise Included
The boat pushes back from Doolin Pier the moment everyone is aboard, no waiting.
A full-day guided tour from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher on Ireland's west coast, with a 60-minute boat cruise out into the bay and lunch in the village of Liscannor included. The tour departs at 10:00 from central Dublin and returns by 19:30, with skip-the-line access to the cliffs already paid for. You travel by coach with a live English-speaking guide, and the boat cruise fee of €28 is built into the price.
9h 30m
Step-by-step itinerary
Cliffs of Moher and boat cruise tour
- Depart Dublin at 10:00 from College Green
- Arrive in Liscannor for lunch
- Travel to Doolin village
- Board boat cruise to see Cliffs of Moher
- Return to Doolin Pier
- Scenic drive back to Dublin via Wild Atlantic Way
- Arrive in Dublin around 19:30 downtown
The Experience
The coach leaves College Green at 10:00 and heads west toward the coast. By early afternoon you arrive in Liscannor, a tiny village where lunch is on the itinerary — the menu shifts with the season, but runs from local seafood and meats to vegetarian, vegan, soups and chowders. Local craft beers are a draw here. After eating, it's a short drive to Doolin, where your guide introduces you to the skippers of the sailing fleet that operates out of the harbour.
The boat cruise lasts roughly 60 minutes and departs as soon as everyone is aboard — no lingering at the pier. From the water, the Cliffs of Moher rise at a scale that photographs do not prepare you for; seagulls and puffins wheel overhead. The boats return to Doolin around 16:00, and the coach reassembles for the drive back to Dublin. The route runs along the coast and through part of the Burren limestone landscape. Free wifi and USB ports are available on the coach, and there's a comfort stop midway for restrooms and hot drinks.
You arrive back in Dublin by 19:30, dropped downtown near College Green within walking distance of Temple Bar and Grafton Street — the restaurant and pub districts where you can freshen up and eat dinner. The entire journey is 9.5 hours from start to finish.
What’s included
- Coach transport with a live English-speaking guide.
- lunch in Liscannor with seasonal local menus.
- the 60-minute boat cruise from Doolin with skip-the-line access to the Cliffs of Moher.
- free wifi and USB ports on the coach.
- a comfort stop with restrooms and refreshments on the return journey.
Operated by Paddywagon Tours
Is this one for you?Book this if you're starting from central Dublin and want to see the cliffs both from land and sea in one day—the 10:00 departure gets you back by evening, and the boat departs from Doolin so you experience the full coastal view without backtracking.
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Top questions
What's included in the Cliffs of Moher tour price from Dublin?
The tour includes coach transport from Dublin, a live English-speaking guide, lunch in Liscannor, the 60-minute boat cruise from Doolin (€28 value), skip-the-line access to the Cliffs of Moher, and a comfort stop with refreshments on the return journey.
What time does the tour leave Dublin and when do I get back?
Departure is 10:00 from College Green in central Dublin, and the coach returns you downtown by 19:30 — a full day of 9.5 hours.
How long is the boat cruise at Doolin?
The boat cruise lasts approximately 60 minutes and departs from Doolin Pier once all passengers are aboard, giving you views of the Cliffs of Moher from the water with seagulls and puffins overhead.
Is there time for lunch, and what are the food options?
Yes, lunch is included in the village of Liscannor before the boat cruise. The menu changes seasonally and covers meats, seafood, vegetarian and vegan dishes, soups, chowders and sandwiches — local craft beers are popular choices.
Do I need to arrange my own boat ticket at Doolin?
No, the boat cruise fee is already included in the tour price, so you don't pay extra at the harbour. Your guide introduces you to the skippers, and the boats depart as soon as everyone is on board.
What happens during the return drive to Dublin?
The coach takes a scenic route along the coast and through part of the Burren, with free wifi and USB ports available. There's a comfort stop midway for restrooms and hot drinks before you reach Dublin by 19:30.
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