This was a brilliant day trip. Myself and my family began this trip in Ross Castle and ended in Brandon’s Cottage. The views on the way up through the lakes and river were spectacular, we loved going through the river near the top of the lakes. We also spotted an eagle on the way up which was very cool! The boat driver was very kind, knowledgeable and made the journey extremely enjoyable and fun. I would recommend this trip with this company to anyone visiting Killarney and we are going to be sure to make it a tradition every summer!

We had a rainy windy boat and hike trip, but it was still beautiful and wonderfully memorable. All of the boatsmen were encouraging cheerful and so accommodating. Next time, I would book it with one of the local sites next time, like O’Connors who coordinate pick up at the end and bring you back to town.ours did not include this and the cab for return charged E50. Highly recommend this , esp if it’s a fair weather day. Jaunty cart fellows were great also

We had a great trip to the meeting of the waters and Dinis! Friends were down from Wexford and we brought them down to the boat tour and they loved every minute of it! They can't wait for their next trip to Killarney to try one of the other tours. The Gap Trip is the next one!

Our group consisted of two families, 4 adults & 5 children. We cycled from Killarney to Muckross House & onto Dinis Cottage. We had booked our boat trip from Dinis Cottage to Ross Castle with Tony. He said it wasn’t a problem to take our bikes across as well. He was very knowledgeable of the lakes and gave us a wonderful tour of the history and folklore. The weather was spectacular and the views were amazing. Tony was a pleasure to deal with and we will no doubt book with them again. 5 stars for definite.

My friends and I booked with Mike Fleming who was absolutely amazing as our boatman on the lake. He had his fantastic assistant Dean with him and gave us great info about the lake and the flora and fauna. We were a group of girls on a day out in Killarney and got the boat with Mike from the pier at Ross Castle to Lord Brandon‘s cottage at the Gap of Dunloe, here we got off the boat and had coffees and some rest, before walking through the Gap of Dunloe to Kate Kearneys cottage.

What an incredible experience! Our captain and tour guide Mike was exceptional. Born into a family of boat operators on the lake, his knowledge of the culture and ecology of the area was extensive, and delivered tastefully with humour and passion. Safety was paramount from the get-go, and although we had some choppy lake conditions at the beginning of the tour, there was never concern for our safety. This day trip is a should be on everyone’s itinerary when in Killarney, and Mike from Ross Castle Boat Tours is the operator you should seek out for this trip. Well done man!

What a day to remember !!!! A huge thank you to Mike for such a great day . It was fun from start to finish Mike had so much knowledge of the lake and we even encountered the White Tale Eagles which was just amazing. From the minute we met Mike we felt safety was his first priority which was so important and his boat was absolutely spotless . Do this trip even if its a rainy day as it made it more fun. Thanks Mike we will be back !!!!! Betsy

We were 10 people in total and had a mix of Irish, Canadian, and an American within our group. We had the best time with Mike. He made the whole experience from start to finish super enjoyable…despite the weather. So many highlights from the boat tour but a favourite of everyones would be seeing the white tailed eagles. 100% recommend and ask for Mike!

A fantastic place to visit. We have not been inside Muckross House but the gardens are so beautifull to visit. You can go by horse or by foot. There is a walk along the lake down to the cascades. The shoping center also sels souvenirs and

Our boat trip was a fantastic experience. Charlie was a super guide and he knew so much history which made our trip extra special. He took his time taking us around and stopping at different sites to tell us about them and answering our questions. The views of the lakes and mountains of Killarney were most spectacular,

Tony was a hoot and made it so much fun! We learned about the geology of the three lakes and the mountains above. It was exciting as the currents changed and as we ducked low or shifted weight - all very mild and of course safe… if future travelers are at all nervous, don’t be & just book it! All along we heard stories including history of Queen Victoria, Ross Castle, and more curent humorous tales. The most beautiful and fun part of our Irish trip so far. Tony makes it a blast! Or was it Patrick? Lol. Inside joke.

We had a boat ride with mike it was absolutely amazing and mike was a gentleman very polite and friendly. It was honestly an experience we will never forget.

We really enjoyed this experience, a group of 9 of us turned up on the wrong day but this was no problem to our tour guide Charlie he brought us out anyway. Charlie is full of knowledge of the all the history and a really friendly man. Overall a brilliant experience

An absolutely delightful evening out in the lake. Michael knows the area like the back of his hand. He manages to come across in an informal and yet brilliantly professional way. Would definitely be back for another spin on the lake.

As a big family group of 30+ we were at first surprised to see 3 little boats for our big crew. As soon as we stepped on board with our captain Mike, we knew we were in for a fantastic trip. Mike was full of knowledge, jokes, tales and overall friendliness throughout the whole journey. We saw the most spectacular views of the lakes and mountains of Killarney that you would not get elsewhere. It was most definitely the highlight of our family weekend in Killarney and I personally will be returning to join the boat tour again! Highly recommended, 10/10.