A brisk 60-minute cruise from Howth Harbour puts Ireland's Eye and the Howth cliffs within easy reach. Expect close bird and seal viewing, compact geology lessons written in cliff and reef, and comfortable onboard facilities.
A brisk 60-minute cruise from Howth Harbour puts Ireland's Eye and the Howth cliffs within easy reach. Expect close bird and seal viewing, compact geology lessons written in cliff and reef, and comfortable onboard facilities.
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Operated by Dublin Bay Cruises · Howth, County Dublin
The St Bridget eases out of Howth Harbour and the town slips aft: fishermen's boats, the squat sweep of the pier, and the first rise of Howth Head. Within minutes the harbor narrows, the salt air sharpens, and Ireland's Eye appears as a low, wind-sculpted island alive with birds and sun-creased rock.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires boarding a small passenger vessel and standing for short periods.
The scheduled trip is approximately 60 minutes roundtrip from Howth Harbour.
Yes—grey seals and breeding seabirds like razorbills and kittiwakes are commonly sighted around Ireland's Eye.
Yes, the vessel has onboard restrooms and a licensed bar serving coffee and drinks.
The operator may cancel in high winds or unsafe conditions; full refunds are typically available if canceled 24 hours before departure or due to weather.
Howth has been a strategic fishing and trading port for centuries; local landmarks include Howth Castle and traces of Viking-era activity along the shore.
Ireland's Eye is an important bird sanctuary—keep noise and disturbance to a minimum and avoid bringing plastics or food that can attract predators to nesting areas.
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