Ireland · Cruise & Sailing

Galway Bay boat cruise with local skipper. Galway City. 1 hour.

1 Hour Round trip from Galway Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 1-hour open boat cruise on Galway Bay
02 Views of Galway Docks, the Claddagh and the Port of Galway
03 Cruise past Spanish Arch and the famous Long Walk
04 Stories from a local fisherman skipper
05 Learn about Galway’s maritime past and Galway Hooker sailboats
06 Expansive bay views toward the Burren in County Clare

See Galway City from the water on this 1-hour open boat cruise across Galway Bay with a local skipper. As you leave Galway Docks, take in views of the Claddagh, Spanish Arch, the Long Walk and the Port of Galway while hearing stories shaped by the city’s maritime heritage.

Your skipper, a local fisherman, shares personal insights into life on the bay, the history of the famous Claddagh village, and the tradition of the Galway Hooker wooden sailboats. On clear days, enjoy expansive views stretching across the bay toward the Burren in County Clare.

Your skipper, a local fisherman, shares personal insights into life on the bay, the history of the famous Claddagh village, and the tradition of the Galway Hooker wooden sailboats.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Galway

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Galway Docks

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

Claddagh area of Galway

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

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.

Spanish Arch

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

Long Walk of Galway City

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

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Galway 1 city · 1 Hour

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Skippered open boat cruise

What's Not Included

TIP OR GRATUITY

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum of 6 people required per booking
This is a skippered open boat cruise
Meet point: Port of Galway, New Docks• Meet at Galway Bay Seafoods 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) Please arrive 15 mins before start time

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