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Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland

International experience : Ireland

Explore the wildlife-rich waters of West Cork.

Departing from Baltimore Harbour, this four-hour cruise offers the chance to spot whales, dolphins, seals and seabirds in their natural environment.

Guided by experienced crew members, you’ll learn about the marine life and the beautiful coastline that surrounds Cape Clear Island.

During the trip, the boat often stops at North Harbour for refreshments before returning along the scenic West Cork coast.

With a stable catamaran with comfortable seating and excellent visibility, it’s a relaxed and accessible adventure for families and wildlife enthusiasts.

A remarkable way to experience Ireland’s southern coastline and its incredible sea life!

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Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland
Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland
Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland
Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland
Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland
Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland

Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland:  

The Experience

Join the Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland experience for an unforgettable wildlife adventure along West Cork’s stunning coastline.

Departing from Baltimore Harbour, this four-hour guided tour takes you through some of Ireland’s richest marine habitats aboard Voyager, a purpose-built catamaran designed for stability and clear visibility.

With seating for up to twelve passengers and an experienced crew, the journey offers a comfortable and informative way to observe marine life up close. Depending on the season, sightings may include minke, fin and humpback whales, as well as common, bottlenose and Risso’s dolphins. Harbour porpoises, basking sharks and grey seals are also often spotted.

Halfway through the trip, there’s usually a stop at Cape Clear Island for refreshments, giving passengers the chance to enjoy one of Ireland’s most picturesque coastal communities before continuing along the rugged West Cork shoreline.

Includes:

  • Four-hour whale and dolphin watching cruise
  • Guided commentary from experienced crew
  • Stop at Cape Clear Island (weather dependent)
  • Comfortable seating, toilet and safety equipment on board

Important Information

Voyager leaves Baltimore Harbour daily at 9.30am and 2.15pm. Baltimore Harbour is a 15 minute drive from the market town of Skibbereen. Please make sure to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure.

You will need to dress warmly and bring any food or drink you may require during the tour including sunglasses and sunscreen. Where possible, the boat will try and stop at North Harbour on Cape Clear Island for a refreshment break half way through the tour.

Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland is suitable for any age. You can bring food or drink for your time on board. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to see Dolphins or Whales during your trip to sea. If you do not see any Whales or Dolphins, we will be unable to rebook you in.

Your Golden Moments voucher is not a ticket - please activate your voucher at www.goldenmoments.ie/redemption so we can arrange your booking for you.

To upgrade your ticket or add additional participants to your booking, simply reach out to our friendly customer service team.

The Weather

Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland is very weather dependant and extreme weather conditions may result in your trip not being possible and will need to be rebooked. Please phone the location on the morning of the experience to check the conditions.

Session Length

This experience will last approximately 4 hours and can sometimes last a little longer if there is a stop off at North Harbour on Cape Clear Island for refreshments half way through the tour.

Numbers

Your voucher is valid for one person. To add additional participants to your booking, please contact us.

What To Wear

Please wear warm, comfortable and waterproof clothing during your Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland experience. Also sturdy footwear is advised.

Availability

Dolphin and Whale Watching tours run daily from April to November. Please note that bookings are subject to availability. Early booking is essential during the high season to avoid disappointment.

Dress warmly and arrive twenty minutes before departure. 

Location

West Cork, Ireland.

Code : IREWHALE

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Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland: Reviews

Average review
9.8 / 10

Amazing experience
The whole experience was amazing. The weather was also superb, which really added to the experience. The boat was bang on time and the guide, Nic Slocum was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable, not just about the whales and dolphins, but also about the history and geography of the West Cork region and the Baltimore area in particular. The only disappointing point was that the whales didn't show up, but this was more than compensated for by the dolphins and they way they interact with the boat. Truly superb experience and highly recommended.
anon
10 / 10

unreal !!!!!
what a great experience . no only did we see whales we also saw porpoises and seals . we are going to do this trip again
claudia
10 / 10

Beautifull
I have always wanted to see Dolphins and Wales in their natural habitat. It was a great experience. We were so close to them. I would defenitly do it again
Sarah l
9 / 10

Amazing
This experience was amazing. Imagine yourself, seeing whales and dolphins in live action. These animals are so majestic. Thank you for a great day!
Highly recommended!
Rose
10 / 10

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Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland: Availability

Dolphin and Whale Watching tours in West Cork run daily from April to November. Please note that bookings are subject to availability. Early booking is essential during the high season to avoid disappointment.

Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland: Fascinating Facts

Minke Whales, Fin Whales, Humpback Whales, Common Dolphins and Harbour Porpoises may be seen at different times of the year. Common and Grey Seals may be seen year round and a variety of other marine wildlife - Gannets, Shags, Cormorants, Kittiwakes, Skuas, Shearwaters, Peregrine Falcons and various species of petrel are commonly sighted on our tours. In addition we see Turtles, Blue Sharks, Basking Sharks and the most unusual Sunfish. More rarely we see Risso's and Bottlenose Dolphins.

Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland: Not sure yet

Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland: Restrictions

We cannot guarantee that you will be able to see Dolphins or Whales during your trip to sea. If you do not see any Whales or Dolphins, we will be unable to rebook you in.
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