Valentia Harbour 1.5hr Tour
Explore the Wild Atlantic Way up close and in person with a fantastic trip onboard the custom-built wheelchair-accessible passenger boat, ‘The Navigator’.
Your local Captain and crew will guide you through Valentia Harbour’s history, which dates back to the second century. Move through a time when the Irish Skellig Monks found peace on Church Island during the 6th century, to be later roamed by the Vikings invading Valentia Harbour.
‘The Navigator’ will cruise past Beginish Island like the Vikings once did, and here you will see the beautiful ruins of an old Viking home hidden on the island’s eastern side. Continue through time to learn of the High Kings that once owned the local lands and castles from the 12th to the 14th centuries but fell to defeat to lose it all in battle; but in a battle to who?
Continuing to a time closer to ours, your guide will tell you of the exciting and controversial journey of the Transatlantic Telegraph Cable that was laid from Valentia Harbour to the shores of Newfoundland, Canada, in 1866 to change the way of global communication and island life forever.
Departs from Knightstown, Valentia Island & Renard Point.
Adults – €40 / Min. 3 persons
Under 12s – €25
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 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.
