Pirates of Dingle Bay Cruise

Embark on the Enthralling Pirates of Dingle Bay Cruise: A 1.5-Hour Voyage into the Past

Pirates of Dingle Bay Cruise suits 14-year-olds and above due to its historical content and adult humour!

The Pirates of Dingle Bay Cruise offers a captivating blend of history, mystery, and a touch of adult humour, perfect for teenagers and adults alike. As the sun dips below the horizon, casting golden hues over the Kerry Coast, prepare to navigate the waters of Dingle Bay, retracing the bold manoeuvres of 17th-century pirates.

Tour Notes

  • Age 14+ (historical content and adult humour)
  • Departs from Knightstown, Valentia Island & Renard Point.
  • Tour last approximately 1.5 hours
  • Wheelchair accessible

€60 per person / min. 4 persons for this tour to operate

This unique voyage takes you through the storied waters of Valentia Harbour, where your guide will regale you with tales of daring smugglers and audacious thieves who once ruled these seas. Discover the legends of fearless men and women who traversed the globe’s oceans in search of precious jewels and gold, destined for the Skellig Coast. The stories of pirate adventures, fraught with danger and dreams of a new life, will spark your imagination. Did they truly say, “Once a pirate, always a pirate”?

As the cruise ventures further into the Atlantic, embrace the serene beauty of Dingle Bay. Here, against the backdrop of Valentia Island’s majestic cliffs, enjoy the mystical sounds of the sea and waves crashing off the cliffs. A truly unique experience where the ocean meets the sky at the world’s edge.

Get insights into the lives of those who sought freedom and fortune on the high seas and join us for this extraordinary adventure, where the tales of yesteryear come alive against the stunning backdrop of Kerry’s coastal beauty.

Real Reviews, Real Experiences

  • star ratingWe had a great time on our trip from Valentia island to Beginis. We had three under-5s with us, and it was really well run. Very flexible with pick up... read more

    Briancloughisgod
    July 10, 2019

    star ratingHighly recommended tour from start to finish. Booking was fluent and easy, between the partnership with the Royal Valentia hotel for advertising, and the excellent Kerry Aqua Terra website.
    Our... read more

    AnBaileNua
    July 1, 2023

    star ratingThis is the third time we've used Kerry AquaTerra and every trip has been great. Brendan and Elizabeth are so welcoming and knowledgeable and really passionate about the area and... read more

    jeanmevans13
    June 5, 2023
  • star ratingGreat experience. Really interesting your. Great fun. Really knowledgeable tour guide. Good value. Definitely recommend.

    johngR1500FA
    August 23, 2023

    star ratingWe thoroughly enjoyed our trip around Valentia Harbour with Elizabeth and Brendan. What a great way to learn about the history and the culture of the island, Elizabeth was so... read more

    Sunshine803223
    April 11, 2023

    star ratingWe has a amazing tour with two really nice guide, they every time care about all customers.... the tour was releaxed we have all time to see the Islands from... read more

    sweaty23
    June 12, 2023
  • star ratingI couldn't recommend this service enough. My friend and I had a truly wonderful afternoon on both Beginish and Church Island - we will definitely be back again before the... read more

    rosemaryhill
    July 31, 2019

    star ratingA boat trip not to be missed when visiting Valentia Island. Elizabeth our tour guide was excellent and was very knowledgeable of all the history attached to the island... read more

    Siobhan S
    May 26, 2019

    star ratingOur trip to the Skelligs on the Skellig Bounty with Brendan and Elizabeth was truly amazing. We saw dolphins and seals on the way while at the small skellig there... read more

    eoinq920
    February 1, 2023
  • star ratingAmazing boat tour, saw wonderful wild life and learned a lot about the Skelligs on the Skellig Bounty.

    Highly recommend to all.

    So impressed that have booked... read more

    Carolineacronin
    July 19, 2023

    star ratingI went on the tour last year with 7 friends,It was brillant and going into the caves was the highlight.This year I went with 7 guests from America. They were... read more

    815eilleenh
    July 9, 2022

    star ratingI couldn't recommend this service enough. My friend and I had a truly wonderful afternoon on both Beginish and Church Island - we will definitely be back again before the... read more

    rosemaryandpeterhill
    July 31, 2019