About This Tour
Awarded 'BEST IRISH EXPERIENCE' and 'Boat Tour of the Year in Ireland 2024', this is the only tour that enables passengers to sail straight from Galway City to see the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher. (All other tours require a bus). Aran Island Ferries luxury vessels will showcase the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way coastline of Connemara and Clare before docking at the largest of the Aran Islands, Inis Mór. Passengers can explore a traditional Island culture that has survived modern life. The return journey to Galway City will bring passengers on a cruise along the iconic Cliffs of Moher. Learn some fun facts with onboard audio as we cruise along the Cliffs of Moher. Discover the nature, wildlife and beauty of Ireland’s West Coast on this day trip. Take this opportunity to breathe the fresh air and get away from it all. Don't forget to slow down.... you're on Island time!
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Meeting Point
Beside Port of Galway Office. If heading towards Galway city take the first entrance on the left of the Galway Harbour Hotel (H91 E9PR). If leaving Galway city take the second entrance on the right of the Galway Harbour Hotel. Proceed straight where you will be prompted by signs to enter a carpark.
Special Instructions
Please present for boarding at meeting point 30 minutes prior to ferry departure time. Audio Guide available: https://www.abartaheritage.ie/aran-islands-audio-guide/ Additional information per passenger is required as per European Union (Registration of Persons Sailing on board Passenger Ships) Regulations 2019 - (S.I. No. 677/2019). These Regulations enhance passenger safety by accurately recording the number and identity of persons on board. This information will be requested upon receiving your boarding ticket or you may enter required information via this link https://bit.ly/ssi-passenger-registration Parking at the Port of Galway: This ferry booking does not include parking. Parking is available at the Harbour Company indoor public car park. This car park is fully automated “pay on foot”. There are 100 spaces in total and these will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The public car park is marked with a blue 'Public Parking' sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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Aran Island Ferries
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