Dursey Boat Trips — Scenic boat tours from Castletown-Bearhaven

Dursey Boat Trips — Boat tours from Castletown-Bearhaven

Explore the Wild Atlantic Way by boat

Dursey Boat Trips offers coastal boat excursions departing from Castletown-Bearhaven in County Cork. Popular trip routes include the Bull Rock Trip, a 90-minute guided excursion to Bull Rock with views of Dursey Island, Calf Rock and Elephant Rock, and the Castletownbere Harbour Trip, which navigates Ireland's premier white fish port and the surrounding natural harbour. Both options present opportunities to see rugged coastline, shipwreck sites and native marine wildlife along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Why choose boat tours from Castletown-Bearhaven

• Local guides: The Bull Rock Trip is led by local guides who know the coastline and points of interest.
• Short, focused trips: Trips are designed as sightseeing excursions with clear, narrated routes rather than long-distance transport.
• Wild Atlantic Way scenery: Routes pass notable sea features and island shorelines associated with the Wild Atlantic Way.

Featured trips

Bull Rock Trip (90 minutes)

• Guided by locals along the Dursey Island coastline.
• Visits or approaches Bull Rock, with views of Calf Rock and Elephant Rock.
• Emphasis on coastal geology, island scenery and marine wildlife viewing.

Castletownbere Harbour Trip

• Explores Castletownbere harbour, Ireland’s major white fish port and a large natural harbour.
• Passes fishing trawlers, rugged shoreline, historic viewpoints and visible shipwreck sites.
• Ideal for visitors interested in maritime activity, harbour scenery and coastal history.

What to expect on board

Passengers can expect narrated routes focused on visible landmarks such as Dursey Island, Bull Rock and nearby rock formations. Trips are intended for sightseeing and coastal appreciation: guides highlight natural history, landscape features and points of local interest. Departure point for both trips is Castletown-Bearhaven, County Cork.

Practical information

• Departure: Castletown-Bearhaven, County Cork.
• Trip types: Bull Rock Trip (90 minutes) and Castletownbere Harbour Trip.
• Themes: coastal scenery, island views, shipwrecks, wildlife observation, local guided narration.

Planning & booking

Dursey Boat Trips is listed on The Adventure Collective, where visitors can find a third-party reference to the operator’s offerings. For exact timings, ticketing, seasonal schedules and booking availability, prospective passengers should consult the operator’s official booking channels. Planning ahead ensures seats on the preferred trip and helps align expectations for seasonal conditions on the Wild Atlantic Way.

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