Clew Bay Cruise, Westport ( 90 minutes )

Name: Clew Bay Cruise, Westport ( 90 minutes )
Brand: Viator
Price: 28.19 USD
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4.9(1453)1 h 30 minAnglaisRéserver 1 heure à l'avanceWestport, Irlande

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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.

Inclus

Free On-site Parking
WiFi on board
All Fees and Taxes
Restroom on board

Non inclus

Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Alcoholic Beverages
Bottled water
Soda/Pop

Ce que vous allez faire

Westport Quay
Westport Quay, Ireland
Our cruise begins with a brief history of Westport Harbour; once the third largest tonnage harbour in all of Ireland.
Our next sight is Clew Bay's oyster farms
We passed over the area where over 1 million oysters are harvested every year.
Our 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
Murrisk, County Mayo, Ireland
Our 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.
Our next sight is the idyllic Maharishi Island of World Peace; a mecca for those in search of enlightenment
Our 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)
Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland
Our next sight is the infamous John Lennon's island ; a hideaway retreat owned and frequented by the famous Beatle John Lennon.
Our 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
Clare Island, Ireland
Our next sight, in the distance, is Clare Island ; the guardian of Clew Bay.
Our 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.

Rendez-vous et prise en charge

4 lieux

Détails de la prise en charge

Our cruises depart from Westport Harbour .We are a short 5 minute drive from Westport Town Centre. From Westport Town Centre take the N59 signposted Westport Harbour. At the Towers Pub turn right. Turn left at T- junction ( signposted Clew Bay Heritage Centre). Continue straight for 100m.