# Private Hire – Cruise Only > Scenic cruise along the coast - URL: https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/private-hire-cruise-only - Published: 2026-05-16 - Updated: 2026-10-14 - Author: Dermot --- [Check dates & book this tour](https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/westportcruises/items/240841/?asn=fhdn-eur&asn-ref=dublin-360&full-items=yes&flow=no&branding=yes&bookable-only=yes&ref=dublin-360&back=https://dublin-360.com) **Operator:** Westport Cruises **Duration:** 2 h 30 m **Area:** Westport **Prices:** Private Hire €477 ## About this tour ### The perfect place for Hens and Stags, VIP bookings, engagement parties, and after wedding gatherings! ### Duration 90 minutes ### About Our 50 passenger ship is the perfect venue for an upcoming party. The price of hire includes: exclusive use of the vessel, a fully staffed bar & café, choice of live commentary or onboard music streaming service and onboard toilets. Our ship is regularly hired to host private VIP bookings, birthday parties, engagement parties, hen & stag parties and after wedding gatherings. ### What's included ✅ Exclusive Use of Ship ✅ Fully Staffed Bar & Café ✅ Onboard Music Streaming ✅ Live Commentary (Optional) ✅ Free Parking ❎ Taxi Pick-up & Drop Off ### 🍻BAR MENU (included) Guinness Selection of Beers Selection of Ciders White & Red Wines Selection of Spirits Prosecco ### ☕CAFÉ MENU (included) Café Latte Cappuccino Americano Espresso Selection of Teas Soft Drinks Juices Still / Sparkling Water ### 🎸ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE **Add live entertainment to your party for just an extra €150.00! Choose between:** Traditional Music DJ Live Musician ### 🎤Our Commentary All of our public cruises have an experienced local guide onboard to guide you along the cruise. Starting with the history of The Harbour, to the 400 strong Clew Bay Seal colony and onwards to John Lennon’s Island ( where John Lennon visited for a short time ). You’ll be enthralled by stories of the infamous Pirate Queen Grace O Malley along with those of St. Patrick ; as he retreated on top of Croagh Patrick. There's much more to the commentary too. The commentary begins as we leave the harbour and concludes at the furthest point of our trip. As we return to harbour, the commentary ends and you can enjoy the peace and serenity of the bay as we steam back to Westport. ### ❗ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 🎶 Customers will be given an entertainment tablet which operates anywhere on the vessel. It streams music ( using licensed apps ) through the vessels sounds system. The sound can be directed to upper deck, lower deck or both. This is included in the booking price! 📞 If you aren't able to find what you're looking for or would like to discuss a more bespoke private hire, call us at +353 (0)98 39192! ✅ Once you've completed the payment, the boat will be officially reserved for the time and date you've selected. You will receive a confirmation email immediately. We will get in touch shortly after to organise any further details and ensure everything is exactly as you wish! Thank you for booking with Westport Cruises. ### 🍔CATERING We also offer cruises that include catering, where we take care of the food for you to enjoy onboard. Please see our other options in the Private Hire category! ### ❓FAQs **How long does the private booking last?** 90 minutes as standard. Although this can be lengthened for a small additional cost. **How big or small does the group have to be ?** The maximum capacity is 50 ( reduced to 35 due to Covid ). That means you can bring anywhere up to the maximum. Your choice! **What kind of music is provided as standard?** There is a wireless entertainment tablet available which works ship wide streaming music all over the vessel. This will be given to your party. There is a wide selection of current / past music or playlists available. **What does exclusive use of vessel mean ?** It means you have the vessel entirely to yourselves. The only others onboard will be crew. **What happens if the weather is poor , will the sailing be cancelled?** 98% of our sailing go out. The only element of weather that stops us is the wind. It very rare that the wind stops us form operating. We know about 5 days beforehand what the wind conditions will be. **Will I get a full refund if the sailing is cancelled?** Yes. You will get a 100% refund. No questions asked. ## Meeting point Westport Cruises - TripAdvisor, Westport Cruises The Harbour, ## Cancellation policy Bookings may be cancelled with 14 days notice from the date your cruise is scheduled to take place for any reason. Full refunds will be issued if cancelled before 14 days of the scheduled sailing, in the event of sailing cancellation due to weather conditions or in the event we are not able to operate due to public health advise ( Covid 19 ). **Ready to go?** Book Private Hire - Cruise Only securely through Dublin 360 and pick your date. [Book now](https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/westportcruises/items/240841/?asn=fhdn-eur&asn-ref=dublin-360&full-items=yes&flow=no&branding=yes&bookable-only=yes&ref=dublin-360&back=https://dublin-360.com) --- Site index for agents: https://dublin-360.com/llms.txt