Blasket Island Ferries
A magical trip to The Blasket Island
SEASON 2024
9th MAY to 22nd of SEPTEMBER
Relax and soak in the breathtaking views of the most westerly lands in Europe while listening to the calls of the huge number of breeding seabirds such as Puffins, Fulmars, Guillemots, Storm Petrels and Shearwaters. The island is also home to one of the largest Grey Seal colonies in Ireland.
Come and enjoy this remote and unspoiled beauty firsthand and we promise you an experience never to be forgotten. The O.P.W offer free guided walking tours around the island village at 11:30am 12:30pm 1:30pm lasting approx 45 minutes.
Ferry Trips from Cé Dhún Chaoin/Dunquin Pier to
An Blascaod Mór/The Great Blasket Island:
Trip Return
9:50am 2:15pm
10:50am 3:15pm
11:50am 4:15pm
12:50pm 5:15pm
There are set return times for each trip due to limited seating onboard. Ticket collection for prebooked seats can be made up to 15 minutes before departure from our blue office at the top of Dunquin Pier. Street parking available at no charge.
A quick 20 minute crossing and visitors get to enjoy approx 3hrs 45mins on the island. To book your seats please call or email us with your preferred date/departure time and phone number. No need for payment until the day as our service is weather permitting. We will get in touch the evening before your trip to confirm your booking, once we get the latest updates for sea and weather conditions.
***For those interested in 'Wild Camping' on The Great Blasket Island, departure times from Dunquin Pier are 2:30pm and 3:30pm and pick up the following day at 10:05am or 11:05am. A fresh water source is available at the island village. To book your seats, call or email us to check availability for your preferred date/time.
Please note that the toilet facilities have reopened on the island. We advise bringing a packed lunch, bottled water, insect repellent, light rain gear (just in case!) and wearing comfortable walking/hiking shoes with good grip. Flipflops and slip-on shoes are not suitable for the trip!
IMPORTANT INFO!
This trip is not suitable for anyone with mobility/joint issues or for those with heart conditions/recent surgeries. You must be sure of your footing as the pathway down to Dunquin Pier is quite steep, along with parts of the island terrain which can also be uneven in places. After reaching the island, passengers are required to transfer from the Lady Avalon to an 8 passenger rib to access the shallower waters at the island slipway and when the tide is low at Dunquin Pier passengers are transported by rib to the ferry which is moored close by.
The ferry trip is suitable for adults and children 7 years of age and above.
A Little About Us
All vessels operated by Blasket Island Ferries are inspected annually by marine surveyors of the Irish Department of Marine.
We are a family owned business and operate a passenger ferry 'Lady Avalon' from Cé Dhún Chaoin/Dunquin Pier to An Blascaod Mór/The Great Blasket Island. Over the last thirty years, more than 80% of passengers landing on the island travelled with Blasket Island Ferries.
Our passenger vessel operating from Dunquin Pier to The Great Blasket Island was purpose designed and built as an inshore Island ferry and boasts a comprehensive intergrated electronic navigation package.
R * Trip is suitable for adults and children 7 years of age and above.
*Please note that after reaching the island, visitors are transferred from our ferry Lady Avalon to a smaller 8 passenger rib to access the shallower waters of the island slipway.
*As the island terrain is steep and uneven in places we advise that this trip is not suitable for those with heart conditions and/or mobility issues.
€40 per Adult
€30 per Child
Booking is advised!
Ferry service is weather permitting.
Hourly ferry trips from 9.50am every day
(Weather permitting)
times may vary due to demand.
we strongly advise to email ahead of time
to reserve your seats!
Season 2024 runs from 9th May to 22nd September
Suitable for those interested in hiking, walking,birdwatching and nature lovers.
Lots of tracks and trails to follow on the island and a beautiful white sandy beach called An Tra Ban/The White Strand, which is home to one of Ireland's largest Grey Seal colonies. We kindly ask all island visitors to stay a minimum of 50 metres away from the seals. This ensures that they will stay on the beach, undisturbed, so everyone can enjoy seeing them.
Testimonials and Reviews
Blasket Island Ferries
Grabbed the ferry from Dunquin Pier in May with my friends, had an absolutely amazing time! Crew were very friendly and they took great care of us. The island itself was beautiful, very peaceful and we saw hundreds of grey seals up on the beach. Took a guided walking tour around the little island village which was great fun and free! Definitely going back to visit again. Great trip!
Sarah Kenny
I had amazing weekend one of the best in my life and I will remember it for a long time. What a place everyone should visit this beautiful island because words and pictures cant describe atmosphere of Blasket Island. So happy that I had chance to spend time in this little heaven thank you guys for made our trip on the boat more exciting by letting us go to the front of the boat - I did love it!!!
Many thanks to Blasket Island Ferries for a wonderful trip. The staff were helpful and friendly. Booking was very simple especially as contact could be made through FB. I'll definitely make a trip again.
Katherine Ross
Took a boat trip with Blasket Island Ferries with my husband and we had an absolute blast. Very easy to make a booking through Facebook and we were kept updated on weather conditions. Amazing scenery and we did a hike around the first peak on the island. Definitely recommending this trip to all my friends!
Emma Flaherty
