Clew Bay Cruise, Westport ( 90 minutes )
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Clew Bay Cruise, Westport ( 90 minutes )
By Westport Cruises
Recommended by 98% of travellers
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€20.00
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Ages 0-110, max of 50 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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- WiFi on board
- Restroom on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Free On-site Parking
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- Departure details
- Westport Cruises, The Quay, Cloonmonad, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland Our cruises depart from Westport Harbour .We are a short 5 minute drive from Westport Town Centre. From Westport Town Centre take the N59 signposted Westport Harbour. At the Towers Pub turn right. Turn left at T- junction ( signposted Clew Bay Heritage Centre). Continue straight for 100m.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 170536P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Face masks provided for travellers
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- How much is Clew Bay Cruise, Westport ( 90 minutes )?
- Clew Bay Cruise, Westport ( 90 minutes ) price starts from €20.44. Discover and book Clew Bay Cruise, Westport ( 90 minutes ) on Tripadvisor
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- Clew Bay Cruise, Westport ( 90 minutes ) cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Clew Bay Cruise, Westport ( 90 minutes ) on Tripadvisor
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- On average, this experience will take approximately 1h 30m. Discover and book Clew Bay Cruise, Westport ( 90 minutes ) on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 170536P2
Itinerary
- You'll start atWestport CruisesThe Quay, Cloonmonad, Westport, Co. Mayo, IrelandOur cruises depart from Westport Harbour .We are a short 5 minute drive from Westport Town Centre. From Westport Town Centre take the N59 signposted Westport Harbour. At the Towers Pub turn right. Turn left at T- junction ( signposted Clew Bay Heritage Centre). Continue straight for 100m.See address & details
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- You'll return to the starting point
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simonZB32
00Good afternoon cruise with informative guide, and to top it all we had sunshine 🌞
The views from the boat and information about what we could see. The good weather experienced was a bonus. The onl…
ber4444
00Fantastic trip
Fantastic trip Our guide was fantastic full of knowledge and great crack. She really made the trip special. Then l…
Gemma T
00Clew Bay trip
Being out in the bay. Pity weather wasn't better (cold). We were on deck but could have gone downstairs but decided…
J1088YFmatts
00Excellent.
Excellent commentary, comfortable upper deck seating, couldn't fault our trip into the bay. Thank you
Climber45570
00Magnificant
Brilliant experence to see the bay and the tour guide gave an excellent discription of where we were and the histor…
DayTrip788652
00Great experience
We chose the evening cruise and it was a great experience. Friendly crew. Beautiful landscapes. I highly recommand.
edgate
00Family outing
Looking out from bay inland was amazing. A lot of history about bay. Crew was great. We even had a musician playing…
Bernadette C
00Informative and Friendly experience
Excellent delivery from the female guide with some great humour throughout the journey. Well worth the experience a…
ceames2016
00ENJOYABLE TRIP
This is a very worthwhile trip around the bay. Staff very friendly and the commentary informative. Onboard refreshm…
adityashankar13
00Amazing experience
Must do experience if you are in Westport. the staff is so friendly and the stories by the lady guide were so good …
MicheleandDave
00OKAY trip wouldnt rush back
We had to sit inside wearing masks with it being Covid (although not everyone wore masks!). The inside was to full …
kittydaly
00Short cruise
Really nice short cruise around the bay. Perfect if you've small children as not too far. Nice views of Croagh Patr…
Rayhip
00Really enjoyable
Our tour guide was really good and knowledgeable. It was a really enjoyable cruise and we got great views of Croag…
melissamF3257PG
00Enjoyable cruise
Lovely cruise led by Tom who was very informative and knowledgeable. Great facilities on board. Covid compliant so …
noelb999
00Nice relaxing trip
Just a lovely relaxed trip lots of interesting information and wildlife drew very nice and make you very relaxed
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MichaelSadler
Welland, Canada132 contributions
A beautiful setting with a captivating storyteller.
We did the evening cruise and the scenery and seals would have been enough for a great review. The price point was great. The views spectacular as rays of sunlight cut through roiling clouds to light up the hillsides. Yet what made it special was the high energy positive storytelling of the guide whose enthusiasm for the place was infectious. Told in a lilting Irish brogue she wound tales of history, myth and facts of the land in a wonderful tapestry. A must if you visit Westport or Western Ireland.
We did the evening cruise and the scenery and seals would have been enough for a great review. The price point was great. The views spectacular as rays of sunlight cut through roiling clouds to light up the hillsides. Yet what made it special was the high energy positive storytelling of the guide whose enthusiasm for the place was infectious. Told in a lilting Irish brogue she wound tales of history, myth and facts of the land in a wonderful tapestry. A must if you visit Westport or Western Ireland.
Written 20 July 2022
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Hi Michael. Thanks so much for the great review and 5 stars. Glad you had a great time; enjoyed the captivating commentary and the spectacular views. Thanks also for saying that it's a must do when in Westport. We totally agree. All the best. Tomas
Written 21 July 2022
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Marty
2 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
Thoroughly recommend this cruise, the skipper maximised the route to give us a close feel for the many fabulous nooks and features of Clew Bay.
Our guide narrator Saoirse was very entertaining and knowledgeable, brinigng us the interesting aspects of the natural world and the complex history of the bay.
Get a seat up top for the best experience.
Our guide narrator Saoirse was very entertaining and knowledgeable, brinigng us the interesting aspects of the natural world and the complex history of the bay.
Get a seat up top for the best experience.
Written 5 September 2021
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Thanks so much for the great review and 5 stars. Glad you enjoyed the experience so much and the entertaining commentator. All the best. Tomas
Written 6 September 2021
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Fidelma G
1 contribution
Aug 2021
I booked this online for my sisters hen party. Even though I am based in Australia, it was a very easy and straight forward process to get in touch with the organisers and confirm the trip online. The live chat also is very helpful. While I paid online there was also an option to pay on the day and the rates are very reasonable.
On the day it was lashing rain, typical Ireland, but the girls were in an inside area with a bar so they could still enjoy the views.
But the best part for the hen party was the live music that they provided onboard at no extra charge! The musician was fantastic and really made the trip for the girls. I would highly recommend this for any hen parties in Westport. Thank you very much Tomas and all the crew!
On the day it was lashing rain, typical Ireland, but the girls were in an inside area with a bar so they could still enjoy the views.
But the best part for the hen party was the live music that they provided onboard at no extra charge! The musician was fantastic and really made the trip for the girls. I would highly recommend this for any hen parties in Westport. Thank you very much Tomas and all the crew!
Written 15 August 2021
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Hi Fidelma. Thanks so much for rhesus great review and 5 stars. Glad the girls enjoyed the Hen so much. You're more than welcome. All the best. Tomas
Written 16 August 2021
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Gronji
7 contributions
May 2022
Despite the weather not playing ball, the trip was a very pleasurable experience. The sea was calm and we did manage to see some seals. The misty weather added a certain mystical experience. Saoirse provided a really interesting guided tour, informing us of all that Clew Bay and Westport have to offer. Her own unique, fun and engaging style was a real treat. Emer was at hand to ensure we had plenty of drinks and treats to keep us company. She was also brilliant in helping us sort out a local appointment in Westport, nothing was too much trouble. The Captain (sorry, I didn't catch his name) guided us gracefully through the waters, making sure we got on and off the boat safely. I would definitely recommend this trip.
Written 9 May 2022
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Hi Gronji. Thanks so much for your lengthy review and 5 stars. Glad you enjoyed the cruise so much despite the weather not playing ball. Thanks so much for your recommendation to other travellers also. All the best. Tomas
Written 16 May 2022
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Louise
7 contributions
Jul 2022
A wonderful tour with friendly and accommodating staff. The Clew Bay is beautiful and other-worldly, I can only recommend that you experience the bay for yourself by booking a 90min tour with Westport Cruises!
The only downside to the cruise was that I thought it could be somewhat difficult to hear the guide below deck. So maybe an upgrade for the microphone would be an idea. Otherwise I loved it :)
The only downside to the cruise was that I thought it could be somewhat difficult to hear the guide below deck. So maybe an upgrade for the microphone would be an idea. Otherwise I loved it :)
Written 4 July 2022
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Hi Meravigliosa94. Thanks so much for the great review and 4 stars. Glad you enjoyed the cruise. My apologies that there were issues with the mic. The microphone was turned down a bit low on your we think having checked the system. Apologies again for any inconvenience caused. Thanks for the recommendation to others to do the cruise. All the best. Tomas
Written 6 July 2022
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SKojo215
Columbus, OH8 contributions
May 2022
Perfect way to spend the afternoon in Westport. The crew was wonderful and the woman giving the commentary and sharing tales was simply brilliant. She clearly loves her job and all the rich history of Westport/Clew Bay. She truly made it a highlight of our entire trip through Ireland.
Written 6 June 2022
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Hi SKojo215. So happy to hear that the cruise was a highlight of your entire trip to Ireland. Glad you had a perfect afternoon in Westport onboard. Thanks so much for taking the time to review us. All the best. Tomas
Written 7 June 2022
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Allie
7 contributions
Jul 2021
The weather was lousy the day of our cruise, but we still had a nice time! The hosts are friendly and the on boat cafe is a nice feature. However, there were two things that detracted from our experience.
1. We took the afternoon sailing, which means the boat was coming back from the morning sailing, dropping off those passengers, and then immediately loading us on board for our departure time. The boat was late and as a result, we left about 15 minutes late. Of course, this isn't a huge deal and we still sailed the full 90 minutes, but there were no staff in the office at the time so no one could communicate to us what was happening. It would be nice if there were a staff member on-site to handle issues like that. It was annoying to be waiting around wondering what was going on, considering the ticket says to arrive 30 minutes early to allow for loading time. We were there on time and still left late.
2. This is something that the business couldn't really control - about half of our boat consisted of a large group of 20 or so people (couples and their children). The top deck filled up quickly, so we sat downstairs in the boat with this large group and a couple of other passengers. The large group completely dominated the interior cabin - between them and the boat noise (we were at the back near the open doors as the group took up the whole front cabin), we couldn't hear any of the commentary over the cabin speakers. I'm the type who actually likes to hear the tour guide give info about the sites, so this was really annoying to me. And this large group of adults was busy drinking beer, taking pictures, and not watching their kids. It's obnoxious and uncomfortable to have random kids lying on the floor in front of your feet or on the benches next to you. Additionally, this is during a pandemic where these kids are definitely too young to be vaccinated and you don't necessarily want them right next to you. It really took away from the experience. Again, it's not the company's fault that this group was on board and acted the way they did, but it's something to think about for future passengers.
In short, if you like to actually hear the tour guides and a bit of personal space, be aware that it's a crapshoot who will be sharing the tour with you. If it's a group like the one we had, you won't have a great time. Otherwise, it's an enjoyable ride and experience. I don't think I'd do it again unless I had a big group or children with me.
1. We took the afternoon sailing, which means the boat was coming back from the morning sailing, dropping off those passengers, and then immediately loading us on board for our departure time. The boat was late and as a result, we left about 15 minutes late. Of course, this isn't a huge deal and we still sailed the full 90 minutes, but there were no staff in the office at the time so no one could communicate to us what was happening. It would be nice if there were a staff member on-site to handle issues like that. It was annoying to be waiting around wondering what was going on, considering the ticket says to arrive 30 minutes early to allow for loading time. We were there on time and still left late.
2. This is something that the business couldn't really control - about half of our boat consisted of a large group of 20 or so people (couples and their children). The top deck filled up quickly, so we sat downstairs in the boat with this large group and a couple of other passengers. The large group completely dominated the interior cabin - between them and the boat noise (we were at the back near the open doors as the group took up the whole front cabin), we couldn't hear any of the commentary over the cabin speakers. I'm the type who actually likes to hear the tour guide give info about the sites, so this was really annoying to me. And this large group of adults was busy drinking beer, taking pictures, and not watching their kids. It's obnoxious and uncomfortable to have random kids lying on the floor in front of your feet or on the benches next to you. Additionally, this is during a pandemic where these kids are definitely too young to be vaccinated and you don't necessarily want them right next to you. It really took away from the experience. Again, it's not the company's fault that this group was on board and acted the way they did, but it's something to think about for future passengers.
In short, if you like to actually hear the tour guides and a bit of personal space, be aware that it's a crapshoot who will be sharing the tour with you. If it's a group like the one we had, you won't have a great time. Otherwise, it's an enjoyable ride and experience. I don't think I'd do it again unless I had a big group or children with me.
Written 6 July 2021
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Hi. I'm sorry your experience onboard wasn't up to the high standards that we set. I'm very sorry the sailing was 15 minutes late arriving but glad you got the full 90 minutes out there.
Sometimes due to the tidal nature of the harbour our sailings are back to back. I'm sorry there wasn't a representative there to explain the delay and this is something we'll rectify into the future.
It's a pity that one group onboard seemed to dominate the downstairs space. We like all of our passenger to have equal run of the facilities and commentary. I will talk to all the crew to make them aware of this to try and avoid a similar occurance again.
It's also a pity you weren't given the opportunity to enjoy the commentary and I'm saddened that you feel it's a trip you don't think you'd do again.
If you ever do feel like doing it again, please contact me directly on 0876890615 as I would like to afford you the opportunity of experiencing our cruise at its best.
Thanks very much for all your comments. We'll take all of it onboard so we can avoid a repeat of this for any other customer.
All the best. Tom.
Written 6 July 2021
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Bridget B
35 contributions
May 2022
A wonderful alternate view of beautiful Westport and Clew Bay. After traveling by car and hiking the area for several days we took this 90 minute cruise to get the sea perspective. Saoirse was absolutely charming in her commentary mixing together history with legends and humor. Kevin steered us to smooth waters and Liam provided excellent bar and dj services. Highly recommend!
Written 17 May 2022
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Hi Bridget. Glad you enjoyed the cruise so much ; the commentary, the music and the captaining. Thanks also for the high recommendation and the 5 star rating. All the best. Tomas
Written 18 May 2022
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Des R
6 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
All aboard the fabulous Clew Bay Cruise..... a super trip with a great crew. Captain Kevin, the incredibly knowledgeable and insightful Orla and of course looking after the bar and our thirsty group was Cillian (I think🤔) Orla deserves a special mention for keeping us updated and entertained throughout, for taking the group photo at the end and for the lively Happy Birthday for mam 😀
The weather was on our side and we had an amazing 90 minutes around Clew Bay, the history, the spectacular views of the bay and Croke Patrick and the wild life, includings seals and otters along the way...
From my very 1st conversation with Tom, the process was effortless and efficient. Automated confirmations and reminders are just small things that go along way, especially when organising a group booking for a special occasion, so well done 👏
Will definitely be back, not just because of the amazing trip around the bay but because of the welcome and the hospitality shown to all of us, none more so than the 80 year young birthday girl who loved every minute 🙏.
Keep up the amazing work everyone and thanks again for making our trip so special 😀
The weather was on our side and we had an amazing 90 minutes around Clew Bay, the history, the spectacular views of the bay and Croke Patrick and the wild life, includings seals and otters along the way...
From my very 1st conversation with Tom, the process was effortless and efficient. Automated confirmations and reminders are just small things that go along way, especially when organising a group booking for a special occasion, so well done 👏
Will definitely be back, not just because of the amazing trip around the bay but because of the welcome and the hospitality shown to all of us, none more so than the 80 year young birthday girl who loved every minute 🙏.
Keep up the amazing work everyone and thanks again for making our trip so special 😀
Written 27 June 2022
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Hi 893desr. Thank you so much for the great review and 5 stars. So glad you feel we provided a first class experience in everyway and that we could make your experience an enjoyable, special and memorable one for you. Thanks so much for writing such a lengthy , positive review. It really helps us grow our business. All the best. Tomas
Written 28 June 2022
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Fred D
11 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
A well kitted out vessel, great staff and enjoyable experience. We booked short notice and were lucky to get on in time having travelled from Killala. The tour is about an hour and a half. It was great value and there was a musician down below when the guide finished chatting. We were there as a family of 3 and the child loved every minute and endured the sea wind well, seeing the seals, otters, birds, islands and jellyfish.
Written 21 August 2020
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Hi Fred. Thanks very much for the great review and 5 stars. Glad you enjoyed the cruise so much. Thanks for taking the time to write such a lengthy review. Really appreciate it. Great to have local business too. Great to hear the child with you loved every minute. Thanks again. All the best. Tomas
Written 22 August 2020
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GEORGE M
Banbridge, UK29 contributions
Is it essential to pre book a cruise
Jonny Mc Donagh
5 contributions
Yes the cruise has to be pre-booked.
joe h
's-Heer Hendrikskinderen, The Netherlands
Is it possible to book for April 2022?
Geoffrey C
Birmingham, UK133 contributions
Really don’t know,worth a phone call or EMail as it is a relatively small boat which only goes out once or twice a day depending on the tides
Margaret B
Fort Lauderdale, FL14 contributions
Hi do you have provision for disability. Can you accommodate a person using oxygen.
RichardO
Ireland2 contributions
Hi, not sure about disabled access. The gangway is narrow enough and has non slip ridges like a ladder. There are however two lean crewmen who I’d say would have no problem assisting someone aboard! There’s plenty of room on board also. Hope this helps.
What times u depart from Westport?
Robert K
Dublin, , Ireland7 contributions
I like to book 14 adults and 1 chid is this possible and how much
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