Boat Tours in Galway at a glance
- Our pick: Galway to Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher: Direct Boat Cruise, € 60 per person (8h 30m, 4.53★ · 500).
- Lowest price: Galway Bay boat cruise with local fisherman skipper, € 41 per person (1h, 5.00★ · only 1 review).
- Private option: Connemara Coast Wildlife Fishing Cruise: Private Full-Day, € 1,937 per group (8h, 5.00★ · only 1 review).
Price per person across the 6 options priced per person: € 41–€ 124 (median € 84). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 7 with live guides in English, 8 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 6 kid-friendly, 2 private and 6 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.
Boat Tours in Galway
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
8 options
Galway to Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher: Direct Boat Cruise Sail from Galway City Docks to Inis Mór via the Cliffs of Moher. Four and a half hours on the island with audio guide included. Day cruise. Next departure: 3 Apr 2027 ★ 4.53 (500 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from € 60 per person
Galway to Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher: Ferry, Castle & Cruise Depart Galway at 9am for Inisheer's 10th-century ruins and hidden beaches, then cruise beneath the Cliffs of Moher. Ferry, entry and coach included. Back by 7:30pm. Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.88 (2,019 reviews) Duration: 10h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 90 per person
Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Cruise Day Tour Full-day tour from Galway to Inisheer island and Cliffs of Moher with boat cruise beneath the cliffs, ferry included, entry to visitor centre, and local guide. Around 8 hours. Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 ★ 4.80 (2,749 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 84 per person
Galway: Cliffs of Moher Cruise & Aran Islands Day Trip Small-group day trip from Galway with Cliffs of Moher boat cruise, Inis Oirr island visit, and Wild Atlantic Way drive. Includes hotel pickup, local guide, and transport. Next departure: 6 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.89 (444 reviews) Duration: 8h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 120 per person
Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher with Ferry & Cruise Full-day tour from Galway to Inisheer and the Cliffs of Moher. Includes ferry crossing, 2 hours on the island, cruise beneath the cliffs, and visitor centre entry. Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 · From age 3 ★ 4.82 (168 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 124 per person
Galway Bay boat cruise with local fisherman skipper Cruise Galway Bay with a local fisherman skipper from one of Claddagh's last fishing families, passing the Spanish Arch. Every day · 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 41 per person
Connemara Coast Wildlife Fishing Cruise: Private Full-Day Sail the Atlantic off Connemara for whales, dolphins, seals and basking sharks, with fishing rods and a local guide on a private full-day boat charter. Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 1,937 per group
Galway riverboat cruise and walking tour: 3-hour experience Visit Galway's medieval streets, Lynch's Castle and Spanish Arch, then cruise the Corrib River on the Corrib Princess with Irish Coffee and hotel pickup. Next departure: 6 May 2027 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 3h 10m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 375 per group
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway to Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher: Direct Boat CruiseOur pick | € 60 per person | 8h 30m | 4.53★ · 500 | Next departure: 3 Apr 2027 | — |
| Galway Bay boat cruise with local fisherman skipperLowest priceGroup of up to 12 | € 41 per person | 1h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 | English |
| Connemara Coast Wildlife Fishing Cruise: Private Full-DayPrivate optionPrivate | € 1,937 per group | 8h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 | English |
| Galway to Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher: Ferry, Castle & Cruise | € 90 per person | 10h 30m | 4.88★ · 2,019 | Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 | English |
| Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Cruise Day Tour | € 84 per person | 10h | 4.80★ · 2,749 | Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 | English |
| Galway: Cliffs of Moher Cruise & Aran Islands Day Trip | € 120 per person | 8h 45m | 4.89★ · 444 | Next departure: 6 Mar 2027 | English |
| Galway: Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher with Ferry & Cruise | € 124 per person | 10h | 4.82★ · 168 | Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 | English |
| Galway riverboat cruise and walking tour: 3-hour experiencePrivate | € 375 per group up to 15 people · ≈ € 25 per person if 15 go | 3h 10m | 5.00★ only 1 review | Next departure: 6 May 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Connemara Coast Wildlife Fishing Cruise: Private Full-Day (€ 1,937 per group) · Galway riverboat cruise and walking tour: 3-hour experience (€ 375 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Galway Bay boat cruise with local fisherman skipper (€ 41 per person)