Kinsale Cruise, Kinsale ( 50 minutes)
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Experience Kinsale like never before with our one-of-a-kind boat tour! This adventure combines rich culture, fascinating insights, relaxation, and breath-taking views that you won't want to miss. With its remarkable historic sites, Kinsale offers a unique vantage point from the water, allowing you to truly appreciate the beauty and significance of the area. The engaging commentary shares captivating stories and legends, enriching your understanding of how this charming town has evolved through the centuries.
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As we set off from the quay, keep an eye out for the lively yacht marina and admire the picturesque former fishing village of Scilly. The boat glides close to the shore, offering fantastic opportunities to spot seals, otters, herons, cormorants, terns, and a host of vibrant flora and fauna.
Get ready for awe-inspiring views of Charles Fort, which dates back to the late 1600s and was built to enhance the harbour's defences. Picture the incredible effort involved in constructing this fort, stone by stone, long before modern machinery came into play. Once home to a garrison until 1920, Charles Fort is now an OPW heritage site, complete with daily guided tours. Experiencing its grandeur from the water adds a whole new layer to its rich history!
As we journey on, you'll catch panoramic views of The Old Head of Kinsale before we navigate towards the mouth of the harbour
Across from us stands James Fort, built in 1603 following the Battle of Kinsale to safeguard against invasions. The sight of these two forts facing each other serves as a vivid reminder of the town's storied past.
We'll also glide by Dock beach before making our way towards the historic Ringrone Castle, which has roots dating back to the 13th century. Once a stronghold of the Anglo-Norman De Courcey family, this castle has a lineage that stretches back centuries. Did you know the present Lord Kingsale is the 36th Baron, residing all the way in New Zealand?
Before we wrap up our tour, we’ll enjoy a peaceful cruise up the Bandon River, passing three marinas: a private marina, a fisherman’s marina, and the yacht marina. Picture the charming scene of diverse boats and yachts gently bobbing in the water, with the stunning town of Kinsale as a backdrop. This journey is truly one of the best values you'll find in Kinsale!
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Boarding begins 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Passengers should arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time to ensure smooth check-in and boarding.
- Please be advised due to the limited nature of Viator's pricing schedules and the inability to allow individual pricing and group pricing in one product, we are unable to offer discounted group pricing and student ticket options on this platform.
Reviews(107)
A great trip, the commentary was interesting and the scenery was lovely. Comfortable seating too.
Great trip in the sunshine we thoroughly enjoyed
The boat ride was very relaxing and picturesque. I enjoyed the history we learned during it. It is tricky to find parking near the site so you should give yourself a lot of extra time if driving.
Excellent guide made the trip.
The boat and sights were fine but the guide really was not. They talked on and on, like non-stop, even when there really wasn't anything to say or talk about. There was some useful info but not much and lots of "umm"s and filler. We're out on the water. A few minutes of silence to just take it all in would have been much appreciated. Even in the brief period where they took a beak, there was moderately loud music. Audio overload.
Fab wee boat trip, Ciarán was an informative, friendly & talented tour guide 🙌 Highly Recomend! Keep up the singing Ciarán 👏🏻👏🏻
This was a great trip from beginning to end! They were on time, very nice and very informative. We saw historic spots and our guide knew the background. He sang a couple of songs gs for us and it was really wonderful! Is highly recommend it -and would go again!
Amazing experience, really great scenes, beautiful tour. Tour guide was the best part, he was very informative, had plenty of facts for us and was brilliant in interaction with the crowd. Tour was a great length and I enjoyed every bit.
Lovely little trip along the harbour with a great tour guide/entertainment. I Would highly recommend!
Great experience on this lovely tour around kinsale. It was a really smooth sailing and ALL the staff on board were top class. Ciaran was exceptional as a tour guide. Thanks for a great experience.
