FAQs
Helpful answers to general questions for both Day Tours and Overnight Options
Please feel free to contact us for any other enquiries.
BOAT TOUR CANCELLATION:
Any booking cancelled before 14 days of arrival full refund is given.
Any booking canceled within 14 days to 48 hours before arrival half booking fee will be taken.
Any booking cancelled less than 48 hours before arrival full fee is taken.
Customers will receive a full refund or credit note in the event of operator cancellation due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Please contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Please cancel your booking in writing or over phone for acknowledgment/receipt of cancellation.
ACCOMMODATION CANCELLATION POLICY:
Any booking cancelled within 14 days to 7days before arrival half booking fee will be taken.
Any booking cancelled less than 7 days before arrival will be fully charged.
Please cancel your booking in writing or over phone for acknowledgment/receipt of cancellation.
No shows will be fully charged.
If Billy decides weather and sea conditions are not suitable to operate and cancels the tour, customers are refunded.
BOAT TOUR CANCELLATION:
Any booking cancelled before 14 days of arrival full refund is given.
Any booking canceled within 14 days to 48 hours before arrival half booking fee will be taken.
Any booking cancelled less than 48 hours before arrival full fee is taken.
Customers will receive a full refund or credit note in the event of operator cancellation due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Please contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Please cancel your booking in writing or over phone for acknowledgment/receipt of cancellation.
ACCOMMODATION CANCELLATION POLICY:
Any booking cancelled within 14 days to 7days before arrival half booking fee will be taken.
Any booking cancelled less than 7 days before arrival will be fully charged.
Please cancel your booking in writing or over phone for acknowledgment/receipt of cancellation.
No shows will be fully charged.
Full day boat tour:
For Premium, & Mini Premium full day tours, we charge the same price for adults and children as we operate a small 12 passenger boat.
Accommodation:
We offer a children’s rate (3-12 yrs) for the accommodation transfer.
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TRANSFERS
Once accommodation is booked and confirmation email received, boat seats will be reserved for your transfer. The transfer price is not included in accommodation price and can be paid on the day.
We have two collection points Dingle or Ventry. Tides, schedules and sea conditions will determine which location we transfer guests from. Alice will be in contact with a confirmation of transfer time and location closer to your arrival date.
If you have a preference on transfer options please let Alice know.
** Please note: PLEASE BE FLEXIBLE WITH TIMES. If times do not suit, we may be able to arrange alternative transfer to suit schedules, however additional charges will incur. In the event of bad weather, this is not an option.
VENTRY PIER TRANSFER (approx 6 minute drive outside Dingle Town)
There are two transfer options from Ventry Pier:
Option One: Direct/mini eco tour departing Ventry at 10 am or 1pm – Approx 1 hour outward journey.
Departing Great Blasket Island at 11 am – arriving back into Ventry at 12.15pm.
Mini Tour Price:
- €50 per adult
- €25 per child
Option Two – Extended Eco Tour: Set off on a spectacular one-hour sea journey departing Ventry at 10:00 am, cruising across the Wild Atlantic Way and stopping with any wildlife en route. Arriving at the Great Blasket Island approximately 11:00 am.
On the return voyage, departing the island at 2:00 pm, venture beyond the usual route to explore the wild outer islands and the dramatic Blasket archipelago. Along the way, discover the Cathedral Rocks, towering cliffs, hidden coves, and an abundance of seasonal marine wildlife – Whales Dolphins, Basking Sharks – and seabirds in their natural habitat.
This unforgettable extended experience lasts approximately three hours, arriving back into Ventry at 5:00 pm.
Extended Tour Price
- €97.50 per adult
- €45 per child.
Please note our Ventry transfer vessel has a toilet facility on board.
DINGLE TRANSFER:
Approx 50 minute transfer from Dingle.
We do not take overnight guests from Dingle Bay on our MINI OR PREMIUM TOURS. Please do not book these tours for your overnight transfer as these are day tour options only.
Dingle Price:
- €50 per adult
- €25 per child
Any street parking in Dingle is free of charge – the large marine carpark is a pay and display. We depart from the pontoon directly below the Tourist Office.
What to bring:
– If you wish to use the outdoor firepit please bring your own fire wood.
– Large towel for swimming/shower
– All food and drinks for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
– Insect repellent – Midgies are particularly bad in late August and early September.
– Hot water bottle (for cooler months)
– Warm layers
– Good footwear
We provide:
– Headtorches & candles.
– Gas hobs and gas oven provided in each cottage
– One complimentary firebucket
– Tea towel & hand towels
– Toilet Paper
– Cooking utensils
– Basic provisions i.e salt, pepper, oil, tea, coffee (french press), washing up liquid, cleaning supplies
– All bed linen
The Island does not offer suitable cycling tracks.
We do not allow pets in the accommodation.
If you wish to bring your dog please check in with Alice to discuss.
The water comes from a spring on the Island. It is fresh and has not been treated with any chemicals, but goes through two settling tanks before it reaches the houses, therefore guests may drink at their own risk.
Three cottages can sleep up to 7 people and the fourth can sleep 6.
Once accommodation booking is made, you are free to add additional guests, up to the max capacity. We charge a per occupancy rate, therefore total price of accommodation will vary depending on number of guests staying.
There are very strong and dangerous currents that run off the beach. PLEASE swim with caution and do not go out of depth.
Yes, the coffee shop is open from 12.30 pm – 4 pm. It is very basic selling teas, coffees, scones, and light refreshments.
The public toilets are open every day on the Island and these are provided by the OPW.