Howth Cliff Cruises
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Howth Cliff Cruises

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Ages 0-100, max of 40 per group
Duration: 45–60 minutes
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Live guide: English
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  • Life jackets on board


Start:
  • Silver King Enterprises Limited, 1 W Pier, Howth, Dublin, D13 H2V4, Ireland
    Pontoon on the West Pier in Howth. Opposite Aqua Restaurant
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 307492P1

    • 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 40 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    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: 307492P1

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    • Howth Cliff Cruises
      308
      Ireland
      Joined in November 2014
    • nealg712
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful island
      Because of the weather, we couldn’t do the whole tour but it was still a really good experience. We saw some seals swimming and got a beautiful sight of the Irish eye
      Written 27 January 2025
    • milenaw2025
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great boat tour
      Really nice Tour around the island! Sweet boat and very nice people! I would definitely recommend it, if you want to sea the animal life better and have a nice and informing little tour!
      Written 2 January 2025
    • C410WRcrisv
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Recommended experience!
      The trip was really nice! There was information on board about Ireland’s Eye and Howth history. Also, there is a stop to see the seabirds, although in winter they emigrated so we couldn’t see much. You can also see the seals in the harbour. The captain was really friendly and communicative. I would recommend it is you want to live a different experience
      Written 17 December 2024
    • darrendU6482HR
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Irelands Eye boat trip
      Wonderful trip to Ireland's Eye, spectacular views, highly recommended. Easy booking process and friendly crew, thank you
      Written 11 November 2024
    • Tommy040
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent customer service
      The customer service with this tour company is excellent. They were very helpful as there were traffic issues on the motorway, and were very understanding, allowing us to re-schedule for a later trip. The captain was very pleasant and allowed my son and daughter get a real experience of being captain of a ship! They loved it. Even though it was November, it is a tour worth doing. Thank you.
      Written 9 November 2024
    • P3047ERcolins
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best Boat Tour Around
      Our experience with Howth Cliff Cruises was incredible. We did the boat around the island, the boat and the captain were both very nice. The views around the island were amazing and we took lots of photos. One of our family members was very nervous about the boat but it was a big boat and very comfortable. Overall a great experience and would recommend.
      Written 30 October 2024
    • Relax42769649666
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Live a little
      Such a wonderful trip. Maggie and Kim were wonderful. Tailored to suit our group in so many ways. Can’t thank you enough for the memories. Best way to spend some time feeling totally alive. ❤️❤️
      Written 24 September 2024
    • PhilipM573
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Would highly recommend
      The weather was a little against us, so we couldn't go fully around the island. Nevertheless, it was fab to see Ireland's Eye up close. Had a lovely time. Kids enjoyed it too.
      Written 22 September 2024
    • V213SUcharlotter
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      What a way to spend your wedding anniversary.
      The views were amazing, stunning would highly recommend it, our daughter bought it for us as a gift for our 36th wedding anniversary.
      Written 19 September 2024
    • erinkT6897OK
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience!!
      Great tour!! Lovely view of scenery and surrounding coastline and nature. Great audio description of local history. Highly recommend for tourists and locals alike!! 😃🌊🌊🐙
      Written 18 September 2024
    • floram562
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful!
      What a wonderful experience! Beautiful views, interesting commentary and atmospheric music. The young man who took us was so friendly, funny and very helpful, lovely people all around! Thank you so much for the warm welcome and gorgeous boat trip for our first time to Ireland!!
      Written 17 September 2024
    • S151IBcarolinav
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Marvelous experience in a sunny day
      Marvelous! The service, boat and weather was impeccable. The island is amazing, the beach, the water wasn't freezing. I pretty recommend.
      Written 17 September 2024
    • giuliatD8656MI
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Chilly but very
      Even with the wind and a rough sea at the beginning, our captain did a great job and we probably had one of the best sunset of summer, it was great!
      Written 10 September 2024
    • 973kaitlynr
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing views and friendly staff
      The trip to Ireland's Eye was amazing! The staff was friendly and the audio on the boat was interesting and informative about the landscape and history. Ireland's Eye was beautiful to walk around and explore. One thing to note if you want to get off the boat: there are no steps/railing and you basically just climb out onto rocks, which may be challenging for people with mobility/balance issues.
      Written 6 September 2024
    • Kaesknoepfle
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Breathtaking!
      Breathtaking tour along the cliffs, we even saw seals! The rocks and the sea, the animals and plants - for us one of the most impressive experiences ever. Plus information and lots of interesting facts from the tour guides. An absolute must if you are vacationing in the area!
      Written 28 August 2024
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    corsas
    Dublin, Ireland46 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Family
    I was really looking forward to this boat tour with my family today as prebooked a few weeks ago. I would recommend the tour for the scenery and wildlife you get to see. Different types of sea birds, seals, and the island.
    However, there would need to be some tweaking on customer care with two inexperienced staff and it came across a bit lax that there was an audio guide instead of an in person guide.
    The staff member about to scan a
    prepaying customer ticket before me allowed a random person to rock up, interrupt and who had,nt prepaid to enquire about the price for the tour. When she said she would pay he took her ahead of the present customer and all the other prepaid customers. This caused a delay getting on board for the boat that was supposed to be leaving at 12pm.
    When our ticket was scanned we were directed by the above staff member to which boat to access. Polite staff guided us on board. The boat did not leave until 12.15pm because for some reason the boat tour waited on three loud obnoxious customers who couldn't care less they held everybody else up and were late with their coffees. Would like to know why they were prioritised over the customers on time?
    Moving on with the tour and
    not letting this ruin my and families experience I was enjoying seeing the scenery and wildlife. I understand safety is a priority on boats particularly with clients on board. While I was standing looking at the island it was time for the boat to dock at the island for some customers to get off. A staff member in the cabin who was,nt driving said to return to my sit in a very unfriendly manner. Don't know if he is like this to all customers but its not really good for the tip cup if he is.
    Would like to take this tour again sometime in the future if the above changes happened.
    Written 26 July 2024
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    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent boat tour with us. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the wildlife sightings, as we strive to provide memorable experiences for our guests. We sincerely apologise for the inconveniences you faced with the boarding process. We also appreciate your observations about our audio guide and the staff's interactions. We are committed to improving our customer service, and your feedback is invaluable in helping us achieve that. Thank you for your understanding, and we’re pleased to hear that you would consider taking the tour again. We truly hope to provide you and your family with an exceptional experience next time! If you decide to join us again, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly; we would love the opportunity to make it right. Best regards, Anne
    Written 3 August 2024
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    Lakshmi N
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Family
    The Captain and his mate took great care of us. He provided blankets against the damp cold, humor, and general kindness to our very mixed age assortment of passengers.

    He invited the pair of 3–4 year olds to come sit in the Captain’s chair, which they loved and then keep saying “Aye Aye Captain!” He invited my dad (in his 80’s) into the cabin when it got a bit colder and wetter, and pointed out a flying puffin to him!

    On our trip we went out, circled the Eye, and came back. In spite of the occasional light rain we had good views of Howth and the mainland. We saw that one puffin, several seals, and a variety of birds hanging out on the sheer cliff side of the Eye. All in all it was a great trip.
    Written 26 June 2024
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    Klaus H
    11 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the 75 minute tour, unfortunately in drizzle.

    The boat was designed for 40 people, there were four of us, so had plenty of space.
    In decent waves we sailed from the harbour around the Howth peninsula to the bay off Dublin, the skipper showed and explained some things and we were lucky, there were a few dolphins to see.

    Overall a nice little tour from which you have a beautiful view from the sea to the Howth Cliffs.

    Small tip, if you take the first tour at 10.15 am, you save 50%😉
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    Written 23 July 2024
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    Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung! Es freut uns, dass Sie trotz des Nieselregens eine angenehme Zeit auf unserer Tour hatten und die Delfine sehen konnten. Die Howth Cliffs bieten wirklich eine atemberaubende Aussicht, und es ist schön zu hören, dass Sie das auch genossen haben. Ihr Tipp zu den Frühbucherpreisen ist sehr hilfreich – wir empfehlen unseren Gästen oft, früh zu kommen, um die besten Erlebnisse zu sichern. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder an Bord begrüßen zu dürfen, vielleicht bei besserem Wetter! 😊
    Written 31 July 2024
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    Jack A
    1 contribution
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Family
    I was here with two of my children and my wife. We were at the top of the pier taking in the view as we were early for our booking, when a man came and began shouting at a few boys that looked quite young young to be working for them. He was complaining about them bnot trying to persuade us to go on a trip to the island (irelands eye). We had explained to the boys that we had already booked and they were very kind. He started grabbing some of them and moving them to a busier area. When it was our time to go to the boats we saw another young boy climb out of a small that I doubt my wife could fit in. Covered in oil and exhausted, could not see this not being a health hazard especially on these boys who I dont believe are even legally old enough to work. When we left my two children were cramped together there was very little to no space on the bench and I doubt they could hold the amount of lifejackets they needed for us as it was such a huge group. We were on a boat called the “adam patricia” I gave a quick head count and there was at least 45 people and one crew. There was no safety announcement atleast not that we could hear. When we returned from a great time on the island, we were met with the same man who I presume was the owner. Shouting at what seemed like other boat companies to move their boats off the platform acting like he owned the place. He using very vulgar language which a few children on the boat could easily hear.

    All in all I would really not recommend choosing this company, I think they use underage children (only boys) to do most if not all of the work. The man (which if you choose the ride this company, I hope is not there) was abusive in language and shouldn't be grabbing the boys. He was using vulgar language to other companies and the boys. He is a disgrace. DO NOT RECOMMEND.
    Written 8 November 2024
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    Hi there, Thank you for your booking. I am sorry to hear you felt this was a 1 star experience. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your time on Ireland’s Eye. While we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, we do feel some of these comments could have been easily clarified with crew on the day, or by email. All our vessels are licenced by the Department of Transport to carry passengers and crew. Lifejackets are indeed available for everyone on board, we have more than enough on board all our vessels. In future, on any vessel, if you have any concerns or would like to wear a lifejacket, please ask any member of crew and they will facilitate this for you, rather than conclude yourself that there weren’t any, or weren’t enough. Regarding the staffing and safety concerns, I appreciate your feedback. As a small family-run business, we strive to ensure that our team members are not only treated with respect but also that our guests are provided with the highest level of safety and comfort during their experience. I am sorry to hear that you felt we did not meet these expectations on this occasion. With regards to the age of our crew, again here you seem to have jumped to a conclusion yourself about their ages. We feel this is rather unfair to leave in a public review without anything to base it off. We do take these comments seriously and would like to investigate further. Please could you pass on your booking details, as we cannot find your booking in our system based on the name on your review. Please email me directly howthcliffcruises@gmail.com with the name on your booking and booking reference number along with the date you visited us. Based on your mention of landing on the island, I imagine this was a few months back in high season? We would appreciate it if you could get in touch with us personally to clarify some of the issues raised here, and give us the right of reply. While we are disappointed with this review and the affect such negativity can have on our small business, we would also like the opportunity to make it right and ensure you have a fantastic experience with us on another occasion. As a gesture of goodwill, we would like to invite you on board again with your family. I hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. Looking forward to hearing from you directly. Thanks again for your time. Kind regards Anne
    Written 12 November 2024
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    Ivo B
    Brussels, Belgium21 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Family
    25€/person for a 40-minute trip (announced 50 minutes) where you only see some birds on a rock is way too much.
    One passenger was given an unfastened plexiglass window on her head. There was hardly any intervention by the two crew members, it's just that the window was better secured after the incident. A minor injury to the head was the result. This could have ended much worse. When mooring, the lady was no longer asked if everything was ok.
    The explanation of the guide (a recorded tape) was OK.
    Written 13 September 2024
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    Mandy D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Family
    Such a magical day, I went out last Saturday the weather was glorious it was such a beautiful day for a cruise around Dublin bay
    To see the beautiful wildlife and fabulous scenery was a lovely experience…

    So today Sunday the 15th I did the sunset cruise and that was just as beautiful.
    The staff are so friendly and helpful, when you set off there is some great information on board via a speaker…

    These cruises are not just for tourists if you’re a local and looking for something new to do this is the ideal way to spend a day out making memories, you won’t be disappointed and it’s great value for money….
    I’ll be booking again
    Kind regards
    Mandy
    Written 15 September 2024
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    Dear Mandy, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the day and sunset cruises around Dublin Bay. It's always our goal to provide a magical experience for everyone, locals and visitors alike. I’m glad our staff made your journey even more special with their friendliness and informative commentary. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable day out! Warm regards, Mark Owner
    Written 6 November 2024
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    Enda M
    Drogheda, Ireland4 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Negatives : no welcome or any real greeting ..boat left harbour at 9.20 and we docked at 10:05 so it’s not an hour long trip. Automated guide over speaker although handy cannot replace someone on a mic interacting with passengers and having a laugh .
    Positives : lovely Boat and it’s very comfortable .Nice cruise along cliffs with great views ..
    Conclusion: I would definitely recommend to family and friends but feel for €25 the trip should last at least 1 hour .. the audio is not that noticeable and if the captain manned the mic it would make it a very memorable experience .. overall though I would come back :)
    Written 25 July 2021
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    Thanks for taking the time to leave this review. We appreciate all the feedback here. We totally agree that you can't beat live commentary, generally, the captain does use the mic, but we have prerecorded commentary for times that this might not be possible. We will absolutely take your feedback on board and appreciate the constructive criticism. Delighted to hear that you would return, hope to see you onboard soon. Best regards, Anne
    Written 27 July 2021
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    J Fisher
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Friends
    Absolutely wonderful. I took my dog with me today, one of the guys on board even watched my dog while I went outside to take some photos (today was a bit hot and she was a little nervous so she stayed inside) when I come back he was cuddling her. The staff were so friendly, answered so many questions and went out of their way to help. Allowed me to take some awesome photos at the wheel.
    Also upon booking I made a mistake and booked 3 people instead on 2 (not sure how I did this) my email was responded to that night, a refund was issued and new tickets given for the time I wanted. Absolutely wonderful company and the trip was awesome 👌. I could not recommend highly enough.
    Written 27 July 2024
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    Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your furry friend had such a great experience with us. Our team is dedicated to providing top-notch service, and it’s wonderful to know they went out of their way to make your visit special. We love having dogs on board!! We're also glad we could assist you with your booking issue promptly. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you both back for another awesome adventure soon! 🐾🚤✨
    Written 3 August 2024
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    Dan W
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    After visiting Howth from Dublin we happened upon the Ireland's eye boat tour. The team were incredibly welcoming and even waited for my disabled mother to find a toilet before heading out. The €20 fee was more than fair for the experience as the eye is absolutely beautiful. The tour includes details of the history of the 2 buildings on the island and there's a wealth of wildlife to see - we saw a bull seal, ganets, razorbills, gillimots, shags and even a puffin fishing. Highly recommend this experience.
    Written 4 April 2023
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    Thanks for taking the time to leave this review Dan. I am delighted to hear your family enjoyed the experience and got to see so many beautiful birds!
    Written 21 April 2023
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    Sarah G
    Bray, Ireland11 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very accommodating in letting us go on the later 15.30 trip as we missed the 14.30.
    We left around 15.40 and came back at 16.15 so, it wasn't an hour long as was what we had paid for, 6 x people in total so, 150 euro for a 35/40 min trip.
    It said it was wheelchair accessible however, that was generous. We couldn't really budge & that was awkward at times as the lady I support loves bird life & observing but, It was difficult to point her in the right direction so, I had to try take pictures & show her that way. She and the other ladies really enjoyed the tour however, I feel it was over priced for the less than hour tour with poor wheelchair access.
    Written 17 August 2021
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