Tours within Valentia Harbour commence mid-February to late November or into early December (weather permitting).
Skellig and Sea Adventures commence mid-April to late September or into early October (weather permitting).
**Please note – all tours/trips are weather permitting, and we advise that you check the weather forecast the evening before in preparation for your tour.**
All tours are spoken in English.
The Ultimate Skellig Coast Tour is the only tour offered in different languages: – English, French, Spanish, Italian or German.
These four languages will be available on the Ultimate Skellig Coast Tour from mid-May of 2023 onwards.
All advertised prices and monetary transactions are in euros (€)
Pricing is based on the following: –
Children – 12 years of age and under
Adult – 12 years of age and above
Tours / Trips / Private Charters and Private Group fares are subject to change without notice or may increase annually due to inflation and the running costs of the business.
Please refer to the specific tour on our website for the correct price or call us directly at +353 (0) 87 922 0544 for further information.
We have age limitations on four of our tours: –
- The Ultimate Skellig Coast Tour is suitable for 10-year-olds and above.
- The Wildlife & Dolphin Tour is suitable for 10-year-olds and above.
These two tours are onboard our’ Skellig Bounty’ boat, and for safety reasons, is only suitable for children over ten years of age or a minimum of 130cm in height, as feet must touch the floor when seated.
- The Pirates of Dingle Bay Cruise suits 14-year-olds and above due to its historical content and adult humour!
All other tours that we operate are suitable for all ages to enjoy, and we are happy to discuss further should you wish to do so.
The tour price listed on our website includes all tickets, reservations, and entrance fees.
We strongly recommend that customers book in advance online or by phone as we can not guarantee short-notice availability during our summer season.
As of March 1st, 2022, we can no longer take enquiries, bookings or cancellations through text messages or social media channels.
Bookings can be completed here on our website, by phone or via email.
Email: – info@kerryaqauterra.ie
Phone: – + 353 (0) 87 922 0544
A 50% deposit or full payment is required to secure the booking/s.
Unfortunately, if a deposit or full payment is not submitted, then the booking will be cancelled.
*Please note – when booking, it is your responsibility to ensure the correct contact information has been entered in the event that we need to contact you about such booking.*
The booking will be taken via phone, and an email address will be required to set up / confirm the booking and to receive the payment link.
An email from info@kerryaquaterra.ie will be sent with a payment request link – please check your spam folder if the email still needs to be received.
Click on the link and pay.
Please note – a 50% deposit or full payment is required to secure the booking/s. Unfortunately, the booking will be cancelled unless a deposit or full payment is submitted.
An email confirmation will follow when payment has been received.
Please print the confirmation receipt as it contains the directions to the meeting point.
**Please note – Tours / Trips / Private Charters and Private Group adventures are weather permitting, and we advise that you check the weather forecast the evening before in preparation for your tour or call us directly on + 353 (0) 87 922 0455.**
Click on the book now tab and select the chosen tour.
Next, select your pickup point, enter your details, and agree to the terms and conditions. Then click on the pay/confirm box.
Enter your email address in the box and click the blue button next.
Please note – Full payment is required to secure the booking/s. Unfortunately, the booking will be cancelled unless full payment is submitted.
Confirmation email to follow – please check your spam folder if the email has yet to be received.
We strongly encourage you to print the confirmation receipt as it contains the directions to the meeting point.
*Please note – when booking, it is your responsibility to ensure the correct contact information has been entered in the event that we need to contact you about such booking.*
If there is space on a scheduled tour, cash or card payment can be accepted before boarding the boat.
We cannot guarantee availability on same-day tours during our busy summer season, so we advise to book in advance.
**As of March 1st, 2022, we will no longer accept cancellations through text messages or our social media platforms.**
Cancellations can only be made via: –
Email: – info@kerryaquaterra.ie or speak directly to us by phone: – +353 (0) 87 922 0544
Refunds will only be issued if you cancel your booking within the timeframe provided within the cancellation policy or have contacted us directly via email or telephone to cancel such booking.
Cancellations received less than 48 hours before your scheduled tour date are non-refundable.
This also applies to any tour participant or group that fails to arrive ‘No-show’ or comes after the scheduled Tour / Trip / Private Charter or Private Group departure time.
Please note – that different T&Cs apply for cruise ship excursion cancellations.
Please refer to our full T&Cs for further information regarding your booking.
When Kerry Aqua Terra cancels the Tour / Trip / Private Charter or Private Group Adventure: –
If the Tour / Trip / Private Charter or Private Group Adventure as per our booking conditions does not proceed due to unscheduled maintenance, bad weather or unexpected bad weather; – which may include unclear sky viewing, heavy rain, high winds, poor visibility, dangerous sea conditions, we, Kerry Aqua Terra, reserve the right to cancel the Tour / Trip / Private Charter or Private Group Adventure at any time as your safety and enjoyment is our priority.
You will be fully refunded, and we ask that you please allow 5 to 10 working days for this to be processed.
If and when possible, we will try to offer you an alternative tour option/time/date to try and accommodate you however, we will only operate the Tour / Trip / Private Charter or Private Group Charter when it is safe to do so. If we do not operate and cancel, we apologise for any inconvenience caused however, the safety of our crew members and passengers is of the utmost importance to us.
**Please check the weather forecast the evening before in preparation for your tour.**
We ask that the lead member of the party who made the booking bring the email confirmation.
We strongly advise you to pin the pickup location on google maps for ease of pick up and for allocated travel time the evening before.
We recommend that you wear the correct clothing for the sea breeze and bring: –
- Sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Coat/ rain jacket
- Full-length trousers or warm clothing
- Bottle of water or snacks
For all tours, we recommend that you wear flat, comfortable shoes.
**There are no toilets facilities at Renard Point!**
Toilets
Toilets in Cahersiveen
There are public toilets located at Bridge Street Cahersiveen.
There are toilets at the marina in Cahersiveen.
There are also toilets at Fitzpatrick’s Market House and in Supervalu.
Toilets in Knightstown
There are public toilets located at the waterfront in Knightstown village opposite The Royal Valentia Hotel.
Toilets in Portmagee
There are public toilets located in Portmagee village.
Toilets in Waterville
Public toilets are located at the public car park on the waterfront opposite The Butler Arms Hotel.
We ask that guests review the directions the evening before the tour and pin the location through Google maps. This will allow clear direction and time allocation if rest stops are required.
We ask that guests arrive 15 minutes before their tour departure time to avoid delays.
Pick up – Knightstown, Valentia Island
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A Kerry Aqua Terra material sign will be posted past the pier at the top of the marina for the general pick-up point.
We ask that guests wait at the sign for the guide to complete check-in just before the group is directed to the boat.
Renard Point
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Pick-up is at the public ferry slipway.
We ask that guests wait on the pier wall and remain away from the busy slipway while the Kerry Aqua Terra boat is secured alongside.
You will be directed to board by a Kerry Aqua Terra crew member when it is safe to do so.
**Please ensure to stay clear of oncoming ferry traffic.**
We ask that guests arrive 15 minutes before their tour departure time to avoid delays.
Advised car parking areas when visiting Kerry Aqua Terra: –
Parking in Knightstown
Parking at the harbour is limited, and we advise you to make use of the public parking spaces that are located all around the centre of Knightstown village.
Extra car parking spaces are located near the Church on the seafront.
Please allow some extra time to park the car on busy days to avoid delays in the tour for you and other guests.
Kerry Aqua Terra will not be held responsible for the loss or damage of property or vehicles parked at the above locations.
Parking at Renard Point
Public parking at Renard Point is limited, and we advise you to park along the main roadside across from Kerry Fish/Quinlan’s Fish Factory.
**Please note that the car park at O’ Neills, the Point Seafood Bar is for patrons parking only.**
Please allow some extra time to park the car on busy days to avoid delays in the tour for you and other guests.
Kerry Aqua Terra will not be held responsible for the loss or damage of property or vehicles parked at the above public locations.
If the Tour / Trip / Private Charter or Private Group adventure does not proceed due to extreme weather that may include unclear sky viewing, heavy rain, high winds or dangerous sea conditions – we reserve the right to cancel the Tour / Trip / Private Charter or Private Group adventure at any time as your safety and enjoyment is our priority – this is explained below.
Tours / Trips / Private Charter or Private Group adventures on ‘The Navigator’
The tour will go ahead if there is a light drizzle; however, all cancellations will depend on the wind, heavy rain, dangerous sea state or unclear sky viewing.
When the weather is particularly dramatic, tours may be moved to our enclosed boat, the ‘Skellig Bounty’ if possible. However, if this cannot be done, your tour will be rescheduled or cancelled on infrequent occasions.
We will contact you in advance on these occasions, so please ensure that your details are correct when booking so we can contact you quickly.
Tours / Trips / Private Charter or Private Group adventures on the ‘Skellig Bounty’
As the ‘Skellig Bounty’ ventures outside the Harbour, the weather conditions can differ dramatically!
If our skipper considers the weather or sea conditions unsuitable or unsafe, we reserve the right to cancel a Tour / Trip / Private Charter or Private Group adventure at any time. Therefore, your tour will be rescheduled or cancelled.
If weather permits, we can offer you other tour options within the shelter of Valentia Harbour. Please let us know when we contact you if you wish to avail of this.
Only ‘The Navigator’ is wheelchair accessible and ideal for those with restricted mobility or wheelchair users.
Guests will be assisted onboard with special ramps for their ease and comfort.
For further information and requirements that you may have, please call us directly to discuss.
Please inform us 24hrs in advance if the mobility/wheelchair ramps are required for your tour.
**Guests are responsible for propelling their chairs on any tour – guides cannot assist with this.**
Stroller: –
Our boats are stroller accessible; however, guests cannot leave strollers unattended.
We cannot accommodate strollers on any of our walking or landing tours, and we do not advise them on our long adventures.
Family Dog: –
Yes, dogs can be taken on our tours but must be well-behaved and remain on a lead throughout.
We do not advise taking a dog on our longer adventures.
We ask all guests to arrive at the tour meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
If you need help finding the meeting point, please call + 353 (0) 87 922 0544 or go to tour meeting point / pick up location question.
During our busy season, we cannot wait for any delayed guests due to scheduled tours throughout the day as per our booking conditions.
**Reminder – Late arrivals and No-Shows are nonrefundable. This applies to any tour participant or group that fails to arrive or arrives after the tour/trip’s scheduled departure time.**
The Department of Transport fully licenses us, so lifejackets are stored onboard for every individual.
They are not worn onboard during the Tour / Trip / Private Charter or Private Group adventure but are available in case of an emergency.
The side of the boats is approx. 1.5m in height, with additional rail for safety.
During any of our tours that take place within Valentia Harbour, you should not experience motion sickness due to the sheltered waters and lack of boat motion/sway.
However, if you are prone to motion sickness while in a car or have experienced sea sickness in the past, we recommend being prepared for your trip to the Skellig’s or the Wildlife & Dolphin Adventure by visiting a pharmacy to discuss the best options for you. Fortunately, there are many options to reduce the risk of becoming seasick.
Any wildlife-watching venture that includes whales, dolphins, seals or bird life can be unpredictable. Unfortunately, due to the inherent nature of viewing wild animals in their natural habitat, we cannot guarantee with 100% certainty that there will be sightings on every tour.
Your crew and Skipper will do their best to ensure you see wildlife, but sometimes the weather or wildlife does not cooperate. We do not offer money-back guarantees in the rare event of our having no sightings during your tour.
Please note that we operate a strict practice of “consideration and non-interference” when dealing with all wildlife. We do not chase and prefer to allow the wildlife and sea life to approach us by switching off the engine when we get close to or cross their path. We do not feed or allow people to swim with animals, and we maintain a safe distance from wildlife and other boats whenever possible.
The Irish Government continues to issue guidance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19; however, the laws in force during the pandemic are no longer in place (April 2022).
Kerry Aqua Terra staff remain current with the Stay Safe COVID-19 Awareness training and the most recent information from the Public Health advice issued by the HSE & Gov.ie. in regard to reducing the spread of COVID-19.