River Cruise & Dolphin Spotting Tour

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Operator: Dolphin Discovery Kilrush
Duration: 2 h
Area: Kilrush

About this tour

Duration: about 2 hours

Your cruise will depart from the Kilrush marina onboard our vessel “An Breandan” going out through the lock gates, the only lock on the lower Shannon and onto the estuary home to Europe’s largest group of bottlenose dolphins.

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The trip takes about 2 hours and is one of the most enjoyable and thrilling experiences to be had while discovering the Wild Atlantic Way. Every encounter is different, you can experience the excitement of seeing them leap clear out of the water or just swimming along with boat. While we do our very best to find dolphins, please bear in mind they are wild animals and although we have a very high success rate of encountering dolphins (over 98%) sightings are not guaranteed particularly in the later summer months.

Highlights

• Home to Europe’s largest group of bottlenose dolphins.
• Chance of seeing newborns.

Includes

• Local Expert Guide.
• Amazing Experience with Stunning Photo Opportunities.

Important to Know

• Check in at the Scattery island Tours office at Kilrush Marina.
• There is on site parking available at the marina, but spaces are limited so we recommend early arrival. There is also parking available on the main street (Frances Street) within the town.
• Customers are advised to bring sunscreen and a light windproof jacket as it is always cooler on the water.
• Toilet onboard.
• Tours are subject to weather, tidal conditions and passenger numbers. If for any reason your tour needs to be rescheduled, you will be contacted.

Meeting Point

Scattery island Tours office at Kilrush Marina.