Dunmore East Sea Safari to Hook Lighthouse
Description
Take a boat tour to see Hook Lighthouse from the Sea! We will take you on a breath-taking guided boat tour of the Waterford and Wexford Coastline, where you will enjoy tales of Vikings and smugglers as well as meeting first hand some of the marine life that we share the coast with.If you are lucky, you will see dolphins and seals, and plenty of sea birds. The Waterford and Wexford coast is steeped in Maritime History, you will hear where the term 'By Hook or by Crooke' came from, how in 1645 Irish rebels fought and sank the flagship of the English Navy, still lying today beneath the sands. Visit a sea cave where ancient people brought the bones of their dead to enable their passage to the other world, and to top your tour off, some high speed manoeuvres in our Rigid Inflatable Boat - 'Vadrefjord' Boat tour - approximately 1 hour on the water, a safety brief is mandatory prior to boarding. Arrive 30 minutes before your tour time to allow for equipment allocation and safety brief.
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Dave, your skipper will take you on a boat trip found nowhere else in this world! See the worlds oldest operational lighthouse - Hook - from the sea. The lighthouse has been standing for 800 years, build by one of the Knights of the Templar. Visit the 40 steps sea cave - where ancient people left the bones of their dead for their passage to the other world by water. Captain Dave will tell you stories of smugglers and pirates, and you may see a Dolphin or two on your trip if you keep your eyes peeled. The trip is rounded off with some high speed manoeuvres, so keep your hats on!
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be at least 144cms tall
- Children need to be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(85)
The whole experience from the minute we arrived was amazing! Rupert was very personable, getting to know each of the group by name, but his knowledge of the history of the area was outstanding! He was able to get pictures of each of the group with their cameras. Always making sure we were all comfortable, our tour went longer than it should have, but he was in no rush to finish. So recommending this to others!
A wonderful way to spend the afternoon! Rupert was really friendly and informative. Would definitely recommend!
What a great day such fun with my kids and life guards were great with kids
We did the Sea Safari to Hook Lighthouse tour on July 5th, had a fabulous trip on a fast speedboat. Our guide, Robert, supplied coats and waterproof pants that was really cool, cause it was needed. Very informative, a lot of history about the lighthouse, and surrounding area. We be telling everyone that it’s a must.
I cannot recommend Dunmore East Sea Safari enough. The trip out to Hook Lighthouse is stunning, offering beautiful views of the cliffs and the sea that you just can't get from the land. The highlight of the trip, without a doubt, was our guide, Rupert. He was absolutely fantastic. He shared so much interesting local history, kept us all laughing, and made us feel completely safe and welcome. A top-tier experience that was worth every penny!
Excellent sea safari - guide was very informative, funny and checked in with all on board that they were ok on numerous occasions. Would highly recommend
We had an amazing time today with Gary on the boat trip. We would highly recommend to everyone. This was fun and Gary was so knowledgeable about the local area. Good value for money.
Really enjoyed our recent sea safari with Gary. We were a group of 6 ranging from 82 to 10 years old and everyone enjoyed it. We were provided with wet gear and life vests and appreciated that everyone's safety and comfort was first priority. The sea was choppy but it added to the excitement of the trip. Gary shared lots of historical info on the local area. Even though we are locals, we all learned something new. Overall it was a really fun trip and I highly recommend it to locals and visitors. Prepare to get wet from head to toe if it's wavy!
We had our daughters party out in the land area. The two staff members helping were just so lovely and really good with the kids. Everyone had so much fun and from start to finish all the staff were just so helpful and pleasant that it made the day. Thank you for everything.
Hi Jane, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear your daughter’s party at our Land area was such a success and that the kids had so much fun. Our team will be thrilled to know their efforts made the day special, we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to them. It’s especially great to hear this feedback as our Thrill Quest Land Parties are a brand-new offer this winter, so we’re thrilled they’re already helping to create such memorable celebrations. We really appreciate you choosing Dunmore Adventure for such an important occasion and look forward to welcoming you and your family back again soon! Best wishes, The Dunmore Adventure Team 🌊
The staff are really great and handle children well. They know how to handle the excitement and patient. Look forward to going back
Hi Chantel, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear the birthday party was a success and that the children had such an exciting time on the Sea Safari. Our crew always enjoy the energy and enthusiasm of young adventurers, and it’s wonderful to know you felt they were in good hands. We’ll be looking forward to welcoming you all back for another special day out soon! Best wishes, The Dunmore Adventure Team 🌊
