Clew Bay Cruise, Westport ( 90 minutes )
Clew Bay Cruise, Westport ( 90 minutes )
Clew Bay Cruise
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Explore the breathtaking 365 Islands of Clew Bay on our 90 minute Clew Bay Cruise.
Discover the majestic "holy mountain" , Croagh Patrick; atop which Saint Patrick praid and fasted for 40 days and 40 nights.
Experience the thriving seal colony as they bask on the rocks and in the water around us. We'll sail within metres of the 400 strong colony.
Our 90 minute cruise will visit the renowned John Lennon's Island. A hideaway retreat bought and visited by the infamous Beatle member.
We'll cruise to the beautiful Inishgort Lighthouse standing strong at the entrance to the Bay.
Enjoy your 90 minute cruise aboard our modern passenger ship. Onboard amenities include:
Live Guided Commentary
On-board Bar and Cafe
On-board Toilets
Enclosed heated all weather lounge
Upper Seated Viewing Deck
On-board Gift Shop
Card Payments accepted on-board.
Our cruises are guided by an in- person guide who aims to deliver and entertaining and informative experience.
Itinerary
Westport Quay(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOur cruise begins with a brief history of Westport Harbour; once the third largest tonnage harbour in all of Ireland.Croagh Patrick Seafoods & Tours(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOur next sight is Clew Bay's oyster farms. We passed over the area where over 1 million oysters are harvested every year.Pigeon Point(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOur next sight is the scene of the Achill Disaster. On the 14th June 1894, 30 Achill Islanders lost their lives as they made their way by hooker to Westport to board the SS Elm ; a steamship bound for Glasgow.Croagh Patrick(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOur next sight is the "Holy Mountain" of Croagh Patrick. Admire the mountain from the sea as it towers over the south side of the bay.Island of World Peace(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOur next sight is the idyllic Maharishi Island of World Peace; a mecca for those in search of enlightenment.Clew Bay(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOur next sight is the southern islands of Clew Bay. We enter an area where we're surrounded by these flooded drumlin islands.Dorinish (Beatle Island)(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOur next sight is the infamous John Lennon's island ; a hideaway retreat owned and frequented by the famous Beatle John Lennon.Inishgort(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOur next sight is the majestic Inishgort Lighthouse , nestled at the bay's entrance. Since 1806 it has aided ships approaching Westport and Newport.Clare Island(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOur next sight, in the distance, is Clare Island ; the guardian of Clew Bay.Clew Bay(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOur final sight is the Seal Colony ( can occur earlier in the cruise depending where the seals are located ). We cruise through their habitat, observing them on the rocks and in the water.
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Fantastic guide and interesting story about the area. Lovely view of the islands.
sunny weather makes it nice to see the mountain & islands