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1 hour Lake Cruise on Killarney's Largest Lake
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1 hour Lake Cruise on Killarney's Largest Lake

Cruise Killarney's beautiful lakes with the M.V Pride of the Lakes. Setting sail from the 15th century Ross Castle, MV Pride of the Lakes offers...

55 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (162)
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Combination Killarney Jaunting Car Tour and Lakes of Killarney Cruise
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Combination Killarney Jaunting Car Tour and Lakes of Killarney Cruise

From land to lake, experience the full range of scenery and history that Killarney has to offer and the best way to explore the Killarney...

1 hour 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (89)
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$63
Lakes of Killarney Cruise
4.8 (94)

Lakes of Killarney Cruise

Enjoy a voyage of Lough Léin on the Lily of Killarney Lake Tour with breath-taking views of the Lakes, Islands and Castles of the Killarney...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
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Innisfallen Island - Scenery & history of Killarney National Park
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Innisfallen Island - Scenery & history of Killarney National Park

Mike and Tony Fleming are the owner / operators of Ross Castle Boat Tours. They offer a guest focused experience and provide all visitors with...

60 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Gap of Dunloe Tour (Boat & Bus)
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Gap of Dunloe Tour (Boat & Bus)

The Gap of Dunloe day tour is a journey which encompasses Killarney’s entire National Park. During the tour, guests will see such sights as the...

5 to 6 hours • Free Cancellation
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Boat Only Ticket (Walk the Gap of Dunloe)
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Boat Only Ticket (Walk the Gap of Dunloe)

Client's experience the beauty of the Lakes of Killarney and then travel through the Gap of Dunloe at their leisure to take in the breathtaking...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (55)
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$46
The Meeting of the Waters, Dinis Island, Lakes of Killarney
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The Meeting of the Waters, Dinis Island, Lakes of Killarney

This tours affords guests an opportunity to visit the most scenic location on the Lakes of Killarney. The tours offers an extensive tour of both...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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The Gap of Dunloe - Day Trip (One Way Only)
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The Gap of Dunloe - Day Trip (One Way Only)

Beautiful guided tour through the 3 Lakes of Killarney. Guests will enjoy 90 minutes of the best of Killarney's scenery. Boat departs from Ross Castle...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$47
Gap of Dunloe Day Tour and Boat Ride from Killarney
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Gap of Dunloe Day Tour and Boat Ride from Killarney

The Gap of Dunloe is a magnificent defile running four miles between the McGillycuddy Reeks and the Purple mountain group. At the entrance to the...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
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$59
Gap of Dunloe Cyclist and Bike Transport
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Gap of Dunloe Cyclist and Bike Transport

This is transport for 1 passenger and their bike through the 3 lakes of Killarney National Park. Boats leave Ross Castle at 10.30am only each...

4 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
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Bus & Boat Tour
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Bus & Boat Tour

The Gap of Dunloe Tour is a must do for visitors to Killarney. The ‘Adventure’ begins daily from our head office at O’Connor’s Pub, 7...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Park Explorer Tour (Half Day Tour)
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Park Explorer Tour (Half Day Tour)

The Park Explorer Tour is the only half day tour of Killarney National Park. It is a great opportunity for families or those on a...

4 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$47
Lakes of Killarney and Innisfallen Island Tour
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Lakes of Killarney and Innisfallen Island Tour

Flexibility of departure times and amount of time spent on Innisfallen Island make this a relaxed, unique experience. We offer a bespoke boat tour of...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
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Lakes of Killarney Private Boat Tour
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Lakes of Killarney Private Boat Tour

Bespoke Private Tour on the Lakes of Killarney. Tour includes an dedicated experienced skipper who will regale guests with the history of the Killarney National...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Muckross House and Gardens, Killarney - Scenic Tour (Minimum 4 People - 1 way).
5.0 (1)

Muckross House and Gardens, Killarney - Scenic Tour (Minimum 4 People - 1 way).

A visit to Muckross House and Gardens allows our guests to enjoy an extensive view of Killarneys largest lake, Lough Leane. This tour offers extensive...

45 minutes • Free Cancellation
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This was the highlight of our trip!
New York City
Boat Only Ticket (Walk the Gap of Dunloe)
MomOfTwinGirls06, Sep 2026
This was the highlight of our trip!
Fabulous experience and a “must do” when you’re in Killarney. The boat ride is in a 10-12 person small, open, wooden boat. Try to sit in the back by the outboard motor because that’s where the captain/tour guide will be and it’s difficult to hear him if you’re up front. Also, you tend to get a bit of a splash up front on certain parts of the lake even when it’s pretty calm. The views are breathtaking! They will point out animals hiding along the shores and hillsides, which I had trouble seeing. I was jealous of the guy who thought to bring small binoculars - pro move there! The tour operator does NOT rent bikes BUT you can rent them in town and the boat operator will load your bikes on another boat which will follow behind you on a 15-20 minute lag, giving you enough time to disembark your boat at Lord Brandon’s cottage, use the bathroom and grab a small bite to eat.
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Family tour
New York City
Lakes of Killarney Cruise
Colleen_H, Sep 2026
Family tour
It was an interesting, relaxing experience for all family members. Thank you to Captain Paul our guide.
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Great Tour!
New York City
Innisfallen Island – Scenery & history of Killarney National Park
davidcD335CM, Sep 2026
Great Tour!
Fantastic experience! Jason was awesome! I highly recommend this tour!
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One hour lake cruise
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1 hour Lake Cruise on Killarney’s Largest Lake
Mark_R, Sep 2026
One hour lake cruise
The one hour on the lake is on an enclosed single level cruise ferry with sliding windows and an open aft. The captain is the only crew member and gives a very informative commentary as we sail at a leisurely pace around the upper and middle lakes. Fabulous views and good ramp access. Goes on the hour from next to the castle.
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Gap of Dunloe and Boat Ride
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Gap of Dunloe Day Tour and Boat Ride from Killarney
Dianne_H, Sep 2026
Gap of Dunloe and Boat Ride
The 11km hike up through the Gap was amazing. The scenery is astounding. It was a great walk and not hard at all. The boat trip back was fun, despite it pouring with rain at times. It’s all part of the experience. The skipper was very informative and fun to listen to
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Quite the experience!
New York City
Gap of Dunloe Tour (Boat & Bus)
Barry_M, Sep 2026
Quite the experience!
Great views through the valley. Loved the 7 mile hike to the boats. I recommend taking a horse and buggy if you can’t walk/hike long distances.
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Magical private lake tour
New York City
Lakes of Killarney Private Boat Tour
125judiw, Sep 2026
Magical private lake tour
The early morning private tour is magical. We were the only boat out on the water. No noise, no other tourists, no other motor noises. When we stopped it was peaceful and enchanting. Tony was fabulous, a fourth generation boatman, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He will make your day. We stopped at Innisfallen, it was us, Sitka deer, and the spirits of the monks. Highly recommend you contact them for early or late private tour. One of the most lovely tours of our whole trip. Thanks so much.
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Informative boat tour
New York City
1 hour Lake Cruise on Killarney’s Largest Lake
mangol852, Sep 2026
Informative boat tour
Nice trip around Muckross Lake from Ross Castle. We set sail on a very sunny afternoon. Captain told informative stories about the sites. Weather was beautiful and water was calm. Highly recommend for families.
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Highlight of our trip
New York City
Gap of Dunloe Day Tour and Boat Ride from Killarney
Karlheinz_W, Sep 2026
Highlight of our trip
Best way to explore Gap of Dunloe and the Lakes! Especially the boat trip back was my personal highlight.
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Buggy ride and boat ride! Castle tour too!
New York City
Combination Killarney Jaunting Car Tour and Lakes of Killarney Cruise
Allison_L, Sep 2026
Buggy ride and boat ride! Castle tour too!
The guides were knowledgeable of the area and the history . We love that! Cute deer! The lake was beautiful
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Relaxing, friendly & informative .
New York City
Innisfallen Island – Scenery & history of Killarney National Park
TracyDBell, Sep 2026
Relaxing, friendly & informative .
What a relaxing and informative hour we spent on the boat around the lake. The guide was fantastic, funny and engaging. Lots learned about the lakes. Will be back!!!
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It was a rainy morning,...
New York City
Lakes of Killarney Cruise
Kristi_H, Sep 2026
It was a rainy morning,...
It was a rainy morning, but the boat was dry and cozy! So nice to take a gentle cruise around the lake- and watch the sky clear.
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Michael and Joey were...
New York City
Combination Killarney Jaunting Car Tour and Lakes of Killarney Cruise
Randy_O, Aug 2026
Michael and Joey were...
Michael and Joey were wonderful. We enjoyed our ride through the park. The boat cruise was a delight too.
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Perfect
New York City
Gap of Dunloe Cyclist and Bike Transport
I1573CMjackm, Aug 2026
Perfect
Fantastic tour. The lakes and surrounding mountains themselves are beautiful but the history shared throughout the tour is also very fascinating. Rory is a delightful guide. Highly recommend doing this tour!
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A beautiful way to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
New York City
Boat Only Ticket (Walk the Gap of Dunloe)
farawaycott, Aug 2026
A beautiful way to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
The best day of our holiday. Patrick was our guide and he was really great fun and very informative about the history, flora and fauna around the lakes. He was also a superb boatman, guiding the boat through tiny gaps where, because of the dry summer, there was little water. A really lovely day on all three lakes.
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Top boat trip and access to fantastic scenery
New York City
Gap of Dunloe Tour (Boat & Bus)
rossbrownNottingham, Aug 2026
Top boat trip and access to fantastic scenery
Many thanks to Rory for help before and during the trip. Boat trip was great, thanks to Noel for his careful navigation and narration. Because of low water we had to get out of boat 1 and walk around 15 minutes to join boat 2. We wanted to walk from Lord Brandon's Cottage to Kate Kearneys Cottage which didn't link up with buses but Rory did his best to organise something. Also I managed to leave my camera behind at a cafe and Rory thankfully managed to retrieve it for me. Huge relief and gratefully appreciated.
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