The Ultimate Skellig Coast Tour 3hrs
This fully guided experience is 3hrs and is only suitable for children over the age of 10.
This tour is the ultimate experience when seeking the up close and interactive option for exploring the Skellig Islands and Skellig Coast story stretching back to the 6th century. Through facts and stories, your guide will weave a voyage of discovery through the Skellig Coast, capturing the folklore and history this area has to offer.
Let your crew take you on an adventure of a lifetime onboard the ‘Skellig Bounty’. As you board the boat for your adventure at the Skellig Experience visitor centre, your captain and crew will take you on a fully guided and immersive experience into the North Atlantic Ocean.
Relax as you are transported back in time to take the same course that the Transatlantic Telegraph Cable took when it changed Europe’s method of communication across the Atlantic Ocean during the 18th century. Learn about Bray Tower and its importance over time when protecting the little island of Valentia from intruders that roamed along the Skellig Coast.
As you continue to venture out to sea past the spectacular Kerry Cliffs and Puffin Island, your journey will take you towards and around the breathtaking Skellig Michael and Small Skellig rock. Skellig Michael’s bold, pyramidal-like structure has contributed to its otherworldly appearance. As you cruise around the stunning rock formations and abundant wildlife, you will hear that Skellig Michael was once a place of pilgrimage, prayer, and penance for much of its history, dating back to the 6th century as part of early Christianity.
As you leave this UNESCO Heritage site, keep a sharp lookout as often on your journey; you may encounter dolphins and whales popping up to say hello. On your return to land, your captain will cruise past the small monastic island of Illlaunloughan and onwards towards the picturesque fishing village of Portmagee.
An onboard toilet is available.
Tour departs from Renard Point, Knightstown – Valentia Island and the Skellig Experience visitor centre (opposite Portmagee).
Price: €60 per person
If you want a private group tour different from the scheduled times or wish to hire the “Skellig Bounty”, please call + 353 87 922 0544 or email info@kerryaquaterra.ie for further details.
**Please note – the ‘Skellig Bounty’ is not wheelchair accessible.**
Please be advised that this tour requires sensible footwear and clothing.
With full guidance from the HSE and careful review of the Government’s published Roadmap (22nd January 2022), Kerry Aqua Terra will operate as follows: –
Social distancing and restrictions on numbers attending outdoor activities are no longer required, allowing us to now operate to full capacity.
However, the Kerry Aqua Terra crew will continue to allocate time before and after every tour to disinfect the boat.
What should I bring on my tour?
**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.
We recommend that you wear the correct clothing for the sea breeze/spray and also bring: –
- Change of clothes in case you get wet – remember, we are at sea!
- Sunscreen
- Bottle of water/snacks
- Coat/rain jacket
- Hat and sunglasses
*For those that suffer from motion sickness, we highly recommend that you take the correct precautions before you travel with us to the Skelligs.*
For all tours involving walking, we recommend that you wear flat, comfortable shoes.
