We booked our boat rid online , after travelling from Galway in the morning it took us about half an hour we parked in the car park , you pay when you exit , and made our way to the boat terminal, a large que had formed but we boarded fast , the weather that day was good but if it had been rough it would had been rough as we we’re outside the whole journey, there is seats inside if it had rained but we’re all taken , sick bags were available on request but we didn’t need , I seen bikes , dogs , and wheel chairs on board , it was clean and the staff were lovely ,toilets and a coffee shop on board as well . It took about an hour going and return seemed faster although you don’t see the time as there is so much to look at , when you get off you can rent bikes or go on a guided tour as we did with safari tours , he was wonderful and a lovely man full of craic and knowledge of the island, look out for him €20 per person, this was one of my best days on holiday a truly memorable experience.

Competent handling of the whole process of getting a scheduled space on a bus in Galway to take you and your luggage to Rosaville(?); from there one gets on a ferry which is scheduled and makes a 45 minutes voyage to the village of Kilronen on Inis Mor. Competent helpful staff; we did a return trip four days later and had the same experience. The waters can be a bit rough and so if you're afflicted with motion sickness you should take appropriate precautions. So far as we are aware this is one way one can get back and forth to the beautiful island of Inis Mor. There is also air service, but we know nothing about it.

Tranquility We visited Arran Island for my birthday. Ferry journey was an important part of our day. We throughly enjoyed our Ferry ⛴️. Ferry was on time. Very clean. Cafe was good with fresh food. Staff was working hard. We enjoyed the view during sailing.

I was REALLY nervous to do this because of all the reviews mentioning seasickness but it came highly recommended form a coworker, so we bought tickets…and I’m so glad that we did!! The 90 minute ride from Galway docks to the island was super smooth and relaxing. We enjoyed moving around the boat and taking in the sights. Exploring the Aran islands was one of the coolest things I have ever done! We rented the e-bikes and rode to the fort, exploring and making stops the whole way there. I highly recommend the e-bikes over the regular bikes, there isn’t a ton of time to explore and the terrain can be hilly so the e-bikes made it much more relaxing. The fort is a “must-do”! Amazing views of the cliffs and island, breathtaking and beautiful. Sailing from the island to the cliffs was honestly a bit rocky, but it didn’t last long. There is some strong teetering of the ship for about 30 minutes. I was nervous at this point BUT after the cliffs, the chop evens back out and your back to smooth sailing until you hit the docks! We got out of our seats, went upstairs and stood at the very front, starboard side of the shop by where the captains sit and we just took in the views all the way back to the Galway docks. I recommend watching the weather and booking the trip one or two days beforehand. If the seas were more rough or the rain was heavier, it would have impacted the overall experience. If you see sunshine and low wind, I recommend this tour.

#1: sit in the back of the boat if you're not sure if you get seasick ⛴ #2: taking pictures of the waves crashing against the boat makes it worse 🤢 #3: raise your hand and you'll get a cheerful blue and red bag 🛍 Seasickness aside, riding the ferry to Inis Mor was a good experience! There was lots of space for our group to sit together and the boat left right on time, even a little early! One of the people in our group saw a dolphin🐬 and another person saw something bigger but wasn't sure what it was 🐳? On the trip over the guys on the boat were very helpful and checked on me several times, gave me tips to feel better including helping me get to a seat in the back, and kept me up to date with how many more minutes until we docked. The trip back was much smoother and I was able to enjoy the ride across the sea 😎.

We took the ferry to Inis Mór after collecting my eldest child at the end of a two week stay at the Gaeltacht with Coláiste Chamuis. We were able to book the ferry half an hour before our sailing time of 11.45 and the journey to the island took around 40 minutes. We took a local tour bus from the village which is close to the pier and learned some really interesting facts about life on the island from the driver. The island has maintained much of the culture and heritage of traditional Irish life, including everyday use of the Irish language. We did a little shopping and stopped into The Bar in the village for food which left us with enough time to visit three main sites: Na Seacht dTeampaill (The Seven Churches) which dates from the 8th-13th century and was historically a monastic foundation and centre of pilgrimage. Dún Aonghasa which is the largest of the prehistoric stone forts of the Aran Islands, originally constructed c.1100BC and re-fortified around 700-800AD, and Poll na bPéist (the Wormhole) which is a natural rectangular shaped pool at the bottom of the cliffs that takes its name from ‘péist’ which is the reptilian sea monster from Gaelic folklore. We did a lot of walking - Dún Aonghasa is about a 1km walk from the Visitor Centre where the bus dropped us off and Poll na bPéist is a further walk of around 1.6km from Dún Aonghasa, over uneven and rugged terrain and rough natural rock. Dún Aonghasa is perched on a sheer sea-cliff and faces the Atlantic Ocean with no barrier at the cliff edge, so the views from the fort are spectacular. You really do feel as if you are at the edge of the world. From Dún Aonghasa the way to Poll na bPéist is not well signposted, possibly because locals want to deter people from visiting the site as access is difficult and potentially dangerous - even with google maps we got completely lost on the way there - but when we eventually found it we all agreed that the sight was awe-inspiring. We left Inis Mór on the 6.30 ferry with a newly discovered appreciation of the spectacular power and beauty of the ocean!

Wonderful experience from the moment I logged on to the webpage to the moment I stepped on shore at Inis Oirr. My attention was piqued from the beautiful pictures and videos I found on social media, which pale in comparison to when the action goes live and you step on the deck. Everyone from the office to the boat crew was super friendly and accommodating. Really happy I came across these folks, too-notch. I’m already planning my next visit!

The ferry there and back was fantastic. The bus ride to the pier was smooth there and back. Things were on time and we had great weather. Things to pass on to future travelers-1. Once you arrive there are multiple tour vehicles lined up trying to win your business and it felt pushy to me. 2. Plan your time if you are hiking up to Dun A… to see the cliffs because it’s a steep hike and I hadn’t seen anywhere that it would take about 30 minutes each way so once we ate and did some sweater shopping we actually didn’t have time to hike up before our ferry left. 3. You can’t hike up unless you walk through the gift shop at the very crowded/commercialized bottom. 4. The island is pretty but it’s a bit of a mess with hop on hop off vehicles, bikers, walkers and narrow roads. 5. Try the fudge at the little shop next to the sweater shop. We enjoyed it! 6. Had excellent fish and chips at Joe Watty’s. The staff were super helpful and relaxed. If I return I’d try to go earlier in the day and spent more time in to do more.

The day was a real highlight in our Irish adventure. Rent bicycles (electric is a huge help, even if you think you won’t need it!) and explore Inis Mor from one end to the other. Don’t miss the Wormhole, if you can. The hike is not an easy one as you need to traverse large rocks to find it, but it is worth the effort. The fort was also beautiful and you can walk straight up to the edge of the cliff. Be careful if you’re traveling with small children! Also, don’t miss the Seal Colony and stop at the lovely beach. Bring a bathing suit if you’re brave. The water is beautiful, but you’re still in Ireland so temps are quite cold. We visited in May and had very strong sun and high temps. Bring sunscreen. My husband got a bit too much sun and didn’t even feel it until we were back in Galway. If you can, spend the night. If not, you can cover Inis Mor in a day, but you’ll leave wanting more.

Beautiful islands, the ferry is very quick to get you there, very clean ferry and staff were helpful, would highly reccommend to everyone

We took the bus from Galway to Rossaveel then the ferry out to Inis Mor. Stayed there 2 nights and then ferry back to Rossaveel and bus back to Galway. Super easy to navigate and find the starting point in Galway, plenty of room for luggage on both the bus and the ferry. On the ride out, it was pretty choppy, staff from the boat came around to check on us (hint, if it is a choppy ride, go for the back of the boat). There was a coffee bar on the boat with some snacks. Everything was on time and smooth transitions.

The trip to Rossaveel and ferry ride to Inis Mór went smoothly. Returning, there was turbulent weather creating rough seas. Despite the rough ferry ride, the crew did an excellent job of keeping a calm atmosphere. Would book again when visiting the Aran Islands!

The ferries are well managed and offer a smooth painless ride to a unique and fairly well-preserved culture, a land of stark beauty. Unavoidably, the Aran Islands are a tourist magnet. Their great mysteries lie largely in the past (though they will come at least partly to life for you if you read J. M. Synge's early 20th C. book about them). Once you're on Inis Mór (Inishmore), largest of the three Aran Islands, you can get a strong sense of their unusual character by renting a bike, which many visitors do. It's not far or difficult to pedal to the visitor center from which you can walk 1 km to the ruins of the great ancient fort at Dùn Aonghasa. I recommend buying (for roughly 10 euros) the site's guidebook.

We took the Ferry from Rosaveel to Inish More a few days after our planned trip from Doolin was scrapped due to weather (our own decision, I'm sure the Ferry from Doolin still sailed). The boat is bigger than the one from Doolin so the ride was comfortable. I was surprised that there were no concessions on board, would have killed for a coffee that morning as we had some water problems at our Airbnb and could not make any. The arrival on Inish More at 11:20 AM or so and return trip at 5 PM is the perfect length of time to visit the island. The crossing felt safe and secure.

The staff was friendly and helpful with our bicycles and luggage. The ride was pleasant, the weather nice, and the scenery lovely. It's a wonderful way to travel between the Aran Islands.