Top Galway Ferry Services

A great company and a great experience.

We felt the ferry was expensive for what it was, but then again we appreciate having this convenient option available. Boats are not fancy but they are comfortable, well-kept, and reliable. The timing was good to get to Inis Mor and have the whole day to walk the island from end to end, then travel back. Parking at Rossaveel was easy to find and well organized. Would use this option again and recommend to anyone visiting.

Went with a group from Galway Walking Club and had a great time! Really enjoyed walking the island. Such beautiful scenery. Had a few drinks in the sunshine. Perfect day!

I so enjoyed our Inis Oirr day trip guided by Padraic. He arranged for us to enjoy Irish dancing and singing, brought us to the Arts center to make St. Brigid Crosses, and guided us all over the island teaching us the history of the Aran Islands.We had a special day with pristine weather, and he made calls to arrange for our ferry to Doolin to take a stop beneath the Cliffs of Moher, which was one of the most special moments on our trip. Padraic went above and beyond to make sure we had a lovely time and I am so thankful to him!

This island is the island less traveled. The smallest of the Aran Islands, we loved hiking around the village meeting the locals (very friendly and helpful). The view of the Cliffs of Moher was stunning as well as the surrounding area.If you need to get away from it all, Inis Meain is the place!

By far the best Island of the three Aran Islands, it has not be over run by tourists, and is like stepping back in time. One great wee pub, 1 small shop and that's the height of of modern retail on the Island...The rest is a heaven of tranquillity, history, culture and tradition.. I was on Inis Oirr a few years back, and swore I would never go back... It is overrun during the summer, and Inis Mór is simply to big for my liking and to commercial.. Inis Meáin is a totally different concept.. Its quite a walk to the village , pub and shop etc, but that's what keeps the mad ferry day tripping crowds away. There's no tourist shops, pony and trap rides, chip shops or rip off merchants looking to take advantage of you... Take you time, walk around the many historic monuments and sites, have a beer, have lunch, walk, fish, or just watch life go by..

Perfect way to spend the last day in Ireland. The ferry was early. The directions to ferry port were spot on.

Easy to board, great comfy seats.

Wonderful experience from the moment I logged on to the webpage to the moment I stepped on shore at Inis Oirr. My attention was piqued from the beautiful pictures and videos I found on social media, which pale in comparison to when the action goes live and you step on the deck. Everyone from the office to the boat crew was super friendly and accommodating. Really happy I came across these folks, too-notch. I’m already planning my next visit!

The land of rocks has a truly impressive man made wonder. More labor invested here than the pyramids of Egypt. And just as impressive to hike to the top and soak it all in.

The island is so pretty. Full of character. Residents so friendly. We also enjoyed the the relaxing atmosphere in the pub after our cycle.

Logistically, the tour went very well. Bus was pleasant, and upon arrival at the dock, we boarded and promptly left. When we arrived back on the mainland, buses were waiting for us to board, and they promptly left for the return trip. While on the island, it's up to you to decide what to do. Just about everyone rents a bike and tours the island that way. We rented e-bikes given the windy weather. If you plan to rent a bike, I'd sit near the door on the ferry so you are one of the first to exit. Note, when you disembark on the island, it's via the upper deck, so sit near the back or outside on top of the ferry. If you don't do well on boats, I'd recommend sitting as far rearward as possible. The water in between was really rough and choppy. A lot of up and down, as well as side-to-side movement.

If the ferry experience hadn't been so good, this would have been a much lower rating.We had a freediving trip cancelled due to bad weather and needed to reschedule our ferry. I called as soon as it was cancelled—22 hours before our booking—but the person on the phone refused to reschedule. Sticking strictly to a 24-hour policy when the weather was out of our control felt greedy, and losing the €68 with zero flexibility was mean.Thankfully, the crew on the ferry made up for it. They were fantastic and even took our bags out so we didn’t have to lug them off the boat. They were very friendly.

The boat was great from Rossaveel, it did leave a little early though so don't wait until last minute. The 1030 boat left at 1015. The island was wonderful, with some nice shops and restaurants and a fantastic traditional irish pub with ham and cheese toasties and great guiness.

I have visited Inis Mór many times now. It is the largest of the three Aran Islands in Galway Bay, western Ireland.Guided by Oliver Faherty, whose family have lived on the island for generations, I have wandered off the beaten track having wonderful experiences in this ancient landscape.Oliver is a man of the land, a builder of stone walls, a farmer of the soil. He knows where the thin places are, the sacred wells and holy places, the pagan sites and hidden lore.Fluent in Irish and English, he interprets this ancient place and makes it come alive. We have tramped boreens to iron age forts; hiked the limestone hills to the Wormhole; driven little lanes to old oratories and temples; and taken in the views over thousands of miles of stone walls and thousands of years of history.If you make the crossing to Inis Mór, take a raincoat and a flask. Wear your walking boots and ring Oliver. He will show you HIS island.

The ferry ride was easy and comfortable. The island was ruggedly beautiful. I took a van tour with Gerald, who grew up on the island. So glad I did! Learned quite a bit and was able to see and experience a lot. Good exercise, too, with the climb to the fort (Dun Aonghasa) and the other worldly hike out to the Wormhole!