Scenic boat cruise, Letterfrack Bay, Connemara. Guided. 1 hour

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Duration
1 hour
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Why take this tour?

See and feel the excitement when children and the young at heart get to hold and touch a real starfish, shrimp or shore crab! Handle real live shellfish and learn about the different species - where they live, what they eat and their lifespan. Letterfrack is a haven for fish species including Grey Mullet, Thorn Back Ray, Dog Fish and Large Bull Huss. The ecology of Letterfrack has to include the Terns, sea birds that make Letterfrack Bay their home and nesting grounds. The Sandwich and Common Tern fly 7,000 miles from South Africa every Spring/Summer to nest on Lamb's Island which is a nature reserve. The bay is also home to Grey Herons, Oyster Catchers, Guillemots, Cormorants, Curlews, Great Black Gulls, Great Northern Divers, Mallard Ducks and Black-headed Gulls. Spot the shy otters' hide outs and if you're lucky you might even catch a glimpse of these playful marine mammals. Other sea mammals that are sometimes seen on the Ballinakill Harbour tour are dolphins and porpoises.

What’s included?

  • Included with your trip is a visit to the Ocean's Alive visitor centre,

  • The visitor centre is just 5 minutes drive from Letterfrack village on the Renvyle road

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Connemara Wild Escapes

About operator:

Connemara Wild Escapes is a tour operator and destination specialist based in the west of Ireland and Wild Atlantic Way. We offer bespoke and packaged unique half day, 1 day, multi-day tours, activities & experiences. These include local history, heritage & culture, islands, festivals, castles, wildlife & ecology, gourmet, equestrian, walking, cycling, fishing and adventure. These activities & experiences can be supplied with accommodation options, transport and local guides. Itineraries can be tailored-made to meet clients requirements for FIT and groups. We proudly promote conservation and responsible travel.

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