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Boat cruise with local skipper on Galway Bay. Galway city. 1 hour

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1 Hours Mobile ticket Offered in: English
Overview

Join a local Galway fisherman, one of the last surviving fishing families of Claddagh, on a boat cruise across Galway Bay, visiting popular and scenic areas such as the Claddagh, Spanish Arch, the Long Walk, Port of Galway and the bay. Live the history of Galway’s maritime past and the traditional wooden sailboats, the Galway Hooker, as you enjoy the views of Galway City from the sea. Embrace nature and the expansive views that reach across the bay to the UNESCO site of the Burren in County Clare as your skipper shares insights into his life as a fisherman and tells stories from the famous Claddagh village. Learn about the traditional sailboats, Galway Hookers, and witness his infectious passion for these boats and the community that dedicate their time to preserving these crafts.

What's Included
  1. Skippered open boat cruise
Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

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Meet us outside Galway Bay Seafood shop. Limited free parking adjacent to Galway Bay Seafoods, paid parking available at the Harbour Hotel (5 min walk) or Hynes Car park (8 min walk)

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect
Galway Docks

Join our boat tour and see views of the Galway Docks as we start our cruise

• Admission Ticket Free

The skipper will share insights into his life as a fisherman and tells stories from the famous Claddagh village

• Admission Ticket Free

Galway Bay

On this boat tour of Galway Bay with your skipper, who is a local fisherman, you will sea popular and scenic areas such as the Claddagh, Spanish Arch, the Long Walk, Port of Galway and the bay.

• Admission Ticket Free

The Spanish Arch

Hear about the history of the famous Spanish Arch of Galway city on this cruise

• Admission Ticket Free

The Long Walk

Cruise past the famous Long Walk of Galway City and hear about its history from your skipper

• Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info
  1. Public transportation options are available nearby
  2. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  1. Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  2. Minimum of 6 people required per booking

Operated by Ireland Wild Escapes

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  1. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
  2. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  3. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  4. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  5. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Product code: 11121P327

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