Day 01
Depart Baltimore 10:30am or Schull 11:30am (June - August only)
Cape Clear Island
Fastnet Rock lighthouse (sea state dependent)
Ireland · Cruise & Sailing
Fastnet Rock Lighthouse & Cape Clear Island tour departing Schull. West Cork. Self-guided.
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Scenic ferry crossing through Roaring Water Bay from Schull
- 02 Free time to explore Cape Clear Island at your own pace
- 03 Discover marked walking trails and historic island landmarks
- 04 Sea-state-dependent cruise around Fastnet Rock Lighthouse
- 05 Onboard audio sharing the history of the lighthouse
- 06 Chance to spot whales and dolphins en route
- 07 Photo opportunities as the ferry circles the rock twice
- 08 Self-guided experience in West Cork on the Wild Atlantic Way
Set out from Schull on a scenic ferry journey through Roaring Water Bay to Cape Clear Island, Ireland’s southernmost inhabited island. This self-guided experience gives you time to explore the island at your own pace, with marked walking trails, rich local culture, and historic sites including ancient standing stones, a Napoleonic Tower, Dún an Óir Castle, a 12th century church, and the memorial to the 1979 Fastnet Yacht Race Disaster.
After free time on Cape Clear Island, re-board the ferry and head further into the Wild Atlantic Way for a sea-state-dependent cruise around Fastnet Rock Lighthouse. As you circle this iconic offshore landmark, onboard audio brings its history to life while you take in dramatic ocean scenery and photo opportunities. Keep watch along the way for whales and dolphins, which are sometimes spotted en route.
As you circle this iconic offshore landmark, onboard audio brings its history to life while you take in dramatic ocean scenery and photo opportunities.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
6 Hours
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Not included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
Cities
Cork, Cape Clear Island
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Life Jacket
What's Not Included
- FOOD AND DRINKS
- TIP OR GRATUITY
Know before you go
- Meet point; Schull pier, Schull harbour, Schull, West Cork, Ireland
- Directions: Take the main road (R592) down to the harbour in Schull, after the Centra shop turn right into South Terrace road, direction the harbour and then left onto Pier Road to the public parking. Walk to the pier and board the Ferry.
- Please arrive at least 20 minutes before scheduled start time to board
- Parking: There is a public car park at the harbour. Please ensure you are there early as spaces fill up fast.
- What to bring: Weather is much cooler and windy at sea, so please bring warm. layered, wind and rainproof gear.
- We carry sufficient Lifejackets for each individual person, along with life rafts, a rescue boat & all other required safety equipment.
- Everyone who is close to or on water should wear a correctly fitted life jacket.
- This activity is weather dependent, and the Skipper has the final say on the day.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Cork, IE
Tour start
Cork, IE
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Cork.
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