Blasket Island Ferries

Passenger ferries operate from the mainland to the Great Blasket Island during the Spring, Summer and Autumn, weather permitting. Ferries may be boarded at the Marina in Dingle Town (a 40 minute trip) or at Dún Chaoin Pier opposite the island (20 minutes).

From Dún chaoin

Blasket Islands Ferry

Leaving from the traditional departure point of Dún Chaoin (Dunquin), 15km west of Dingle (An Daingean), the Great Blasket Island is a short 20 min boat trip from the mainland.

Our ferries Blasket Princess and An Blascaod Mór depart Dunquin every day from Easter to October (weather depending) every hour on the hour for the Great Blasket Island where you can spend a few hours or the day walking, hiking, swimming, visiting the old village, painting, taking phptos or just relaxing and enjoying the wonderful landscapes and stunning seascapes.

Blasket Islands Dún Chaoin Ferry Co. Ltd.

Telephone:
00 353 (0)87 2316131

Email: info@blasketislands.ie

Website: www.blasketislands.ie

From Dingle

Dingle Bay Charters Blasket Island Ferry

Take a fast (40 Minute) ferry from Dingle Marina to the Great Blasket Island.
Watch out for Fungie the dolphin at the entrance to Dingle Harbour, then sit back and soak in the scenery as you round Slea Head and approach the Blasket Island.

The island evacuated in 1953, was home to many famous Irish writers including Peig Sayers.

Walk the 1100 acres of unspoilt largely mountainous terrain, relax on the beautiful beach or explore the abandoned village and the fascinating cultural and literary history of the island.

Dingle Bay Charters
The Marina
Dingle
Co. Kerry
Phone +353 (0)66 915 1344
Mobile +353 (0)87 672 6100



e-mail : info@dinglebaycharters.com

Website: www.dinglebaycharters.com