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Cross Dublin Bay on a 70‑minute one‑way ferry from Dun Laoghaire to Howth and see Dalkey Island, Bull Island, Baily and Kish lighthouses, Ireland’s Eye and seals in Howth Harbour. Practical, scenic, and accessible—this trip shows you Dublin from the water, with return options by boat or DART.
Cross Dublin Bay on a 70‑minute one‑way ferry from Dun Laoghaire to Howth and see Dalkey Island, Bull Island, Baily and Kish lighthouses, Ireland’s Eye and seals in Howth Harbour. Practical, scenic, and accessible—this trip shows you Dublin from the water, with return options by boat or DART.
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Operated by Dublin Bay Cruises · Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin
You step onto the long stone pier at Dun Laoghaire, the sea air sharp with salt and gull cry. The ferry hums, ropes slacken, and the east pier slides away as the city’s edge narrows into shoreline—walls, lighthouses and green heads peeling open into Dublin Bay.
easy.
70 minutes one-way.
Minimal—suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to walk short dock distances and manage stairs if present
The scheduled cruise is one‑way (70 minutes). Return tickets can be purchased on board, or you can return by DART rail from Howth (about a 7‑minute walk from the pier).
Yes—onboard restrooms and Wi‑Fi are provided as part of the service.
Infants and small children can ride in strollers; infants should sit on an adult’s lap. Service animals are allowed—check operator rules when booking.
Operators may cancel for adverse weather; check the cancellation policy (full refund if canceled at least 24 hours prior) and monitor local forecasts before departure.
Dublin Bay’s coastline reflects centuries of maritime activity and 19th‑century civil engineering—Bull Island emerged after harbor walls altered sediment patterns and is now a protected biosphere.
Keep distance from seals and nesting birds, avoid littering and follow local guidelines; fragile island nesting habitats are sensitive to disturbance.
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