Cliffs of Moher boat tour from Doolin
Cliffs of Moher
About 1 hour by boat below the cliffs, from Doolin pier, March to November. Passes Branaunmore sea stack and the seabird colony.
Seeing the Cliffs of Moher from the sea shows the real height of the cliffs, which top 200 m near O'Brien's Tower. The trip leaves Doolin pier, lasts about 1 hour and runs from March to November, with several departures a day.
What to expect
What to expect
- Departure from Doolin pier, about 8 km from the cliffs visitor centre.
- About 1 hour at sea along roughly 6 km of coast below the cliffs, with commentary from the crew.
- A pass by Branaunmore sea stack, home to Ireland's largest seabird colony.
- A view of the sea cave featured in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
- With luck, puffins, dolphins, seals or basking sharks.
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Who it is for (and who it is not for)
Who it suits
Travellers who have seen the cliffs from above and want the view from the sea, and birdwatchers: seabirds nest from April to July.
Who it doesn't suit
Anyone prone to seasickness, or travelling between December and February, when the trip does not run.
Safety
Quick facts
- How to get there
- Leaves from Doolin pier (No. 1 Doolin Pier), about 8 km from the visitor centre.
- Suggested time
- About 1 hour at sea, along roughly 6 km of coast.
- Best season
- March to November.
On your own or with a tour?
On your own vs guided
| Boat only | Land and sea ticket | |
|---|---|---|
| What it includes | The trip of about 1 hour below the cliffs | The boat plus the land visit ticket, with parking, exhibition and O'Brien's Tower |
| Logistics | Get to Doolin pier | Collect the voucher at the pier first; the visitor centre is 8 km away and you need your own transport |
Where it happens
Cliffs of Moher
Sea cliffs rising over 200 m above the Atlantic on Ireland's west coast. How to get there from Dublin or Galway, what the ticket includes, opening hours, the cliff walk, boat trips, seabirds and the best time to go.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the boat trip?
About 1 hour, covering roughly 6 km of coast below the cliffs.
When does it run?
From March to November, with departures throughout the day.
Where does it leave from?
Doolin pier, in County Clare.
Can I see puffins?
It is possible in the nesting season: they are on the cliffs from late March until early or mid July.