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Private Hire Dingle Sea
Safari Rib Tour 

€750

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Departure Point:

Dingle Pier, Kerry

Trip Duration:

2.5-3 Hrs

Max Group:

Max Group 12

Boat Trip Cost:

€750

Minimum Age:

9 Years Old 

Minimum Height:

130cm

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Exciting Experience

Adventures for
Every Occasion

Looking for Something a Little Different and Elite for You and Your Work Colleagues, Friends or Family This Year? Fun & Exhilarating open Rib with your own group or private party celebration! Get up close and personal with some of the Dingle Peninsula’s most spectacular, dramatic scenery and enjoy a thrilling way to travel on this rigid inflatable boat tour. Pick from multiple tour times, slide on your waterproof gear, and set off with just a small group for company. See a perspective on the Dingle Peninsula that most tourists miss Traveling by RIB promises a thrilling, speedy way to explore Admire the Dingle coastline, Blasket Islands, local wildlife, and beyond. This small-group tour is capped at just 12 people for a personal experience.

Other options include a tour to Valentia island off South Kerry or Inis Tearaght – the most western island in Europe featuring a stunning lighthouse.

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Dingle Sea Safari

Tour Highlights

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Coastal Wildlife Exploration

Experience the delights and watch for marine mammals and birds as you journey along the coast.

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Captain’s
Coastal Tales

Your captain’s extensive Dingle sea experience ensures captivating stories & insightful coastal exploration.

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Personalised tour
of Dingle Bay

Customise your experience by privately hiring the rib and choosing a specific area of the bay to explore.

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Great Blasket
Islands Exploration

Up close view of the Great Blasket Islands. See the many Rock Formations along the West Kerry Coastline.

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Star Wars Filming Locations!

Luke Skywalker’s Hideaway Planet! See where Star Wars was filmed on the Dingle Peninsula. 

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Cave Exploration Adventure!

Experience some of West Kerry’s Caves. 

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Breathtaking Dingle Peninsula Views!

Experience the many breath taking views the Dingle Peninsula has to offer! 

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Star Wars Filming Locations!

Luke Skywalker’s Hideaway Planet! See where Star Wars was filmed on the Dingle Peninsula. 

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Cave Exploration Adventure!

Experience some of West Kerry’s Caves. 

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Breathtaking Dingle Peninsula Views!

Experience the many breath taking views the Dingle Peninsula has to offer! 

Dingle Peninsula

Blasket Islands 

The Blasket Islands form a small archipelago comprising six main islands and numerous smaller ones, situated approximately 5km off the Dingle Peninsula. These islands hold the distinction of being Ireland and Europe’s westernmost point. Although they are no longer inhabited, having been deserted in 1953 due to the challenges of rowing traditional canoes (naomhoga) to the mainland amid years of hardship and emigration, they remain rich in diverse wildlife. Among their inhabitants are puffins, seabirds, whales, dolphins, and notably, one of Ireland’s largest seal colonies, making them a haven for nature enthusiasts. 

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The Six Islands Include: 

An Blascaod Mór

An tOileán Tiar 

5.2km long and 1km at its widest point, the village on this island lies at its eastern end and faces the mainland. Below the village lies An Trá Bhán (the white strand). Great Blasket is 5km by boat from Dún Chaoin Pier. 

Inis na Bró

Cathedral Rocks 

This island was inhabited until the middle of the last century. It provided summer grazing for sheep and cattle of the Great Blasket. Caves on the north face were a favoured seal-hunting location. 

Inis Mhic Uibhleáin 

Inis Mhic Uibhleáin 

This island was the home of the Daly family until it was abandoned in 1904. The remains of an early monastic site are also present. In more recent times, this was the summer home of Charles Haughey, former Taoiseach. 

An Blascaod Mór

An tOileán Tiar 

5.2km long and 1km at its widest point, the village on this island lies at its eastern end and faces the mainland. Below the village lies An Trá Bhán (the white strand). Great Blasket is 5km by boat from Dún Chaoin Pier. 

Inis Tuaisceart 

Inis Tuaisceart 

Inhabited in early Christian times, this island has the remains of an oratory known as Brendan’s Oratory. It was inhabited for short periods during the nineteenth century. Potatoes were grown here, and sheep fattened. 

Beiginis 

Beiginis 

The rich grass of this island helped fatten the Islanders’ cattle. This island bears the remains of a herdsman’s dwelling. 

Wildlife 

Our Sea Safari takes you on an incredible tour of the scenery and wildlife that resides along the coast of the Dingle Peninsula. Dolphins are seen swimming around the peninsula all year round, while we spot whales more frequently in the summertime between June and October. As our ribs venture to the beautiful Great Blasket Islands, you’ll see one of the biggest seal colonies in Ireland! Puffins come to the peninsula between March and July each year, and you’ll be able to see and take pictures of them in their natural habitat as well as a range of other seabirds. 

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Map of Our Tour!

Dingle Sea Safari

Key Information

Clothing Requirements:

All customers must dress appropriately (warm clothing at a minimum, hat and gloves recommended). 

Waterproof clothing (trousers and jacket) are provided 

Minimum age:

Minimum age 9 years old (Children must be at least 130cm in height) 

Check-In times:

Early Morning tour check-in – 30 minutes before departure. All other tours check in 1 hour before departure. 

Where to find us:

The Pier, Unit 1, tourist offices centre, Strand St, Farrannakilla, Dingle, Co. Kerry, V92 W52C. Ireland

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Refunds:

Full refund when cancelled: earlier than 48 hours before availability start time Refund: 100% of company payments and 100% of affiliate payments. 

Cancellations:

Dingle Sea Safari reserves the right to cancel any tour: 
– At our discretion due to weather, safety or unforeseen circumstance – No-shows will be charged the full price. 
Contact us by phone or email to enquire about a cancellation. 

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Reviews

What people are saying
about our experience

  • Dingle Sea Safari was an awesome experience. We went a little too early in the season to experience a ton of wildlife, but Captain Colm made sure to give us a great showing of the puffin, seals, and other wildlife that were around. The sights and seas alone were enough to make it a great adventure. And Colm’s sharing of history and geology of the area were a great addition. Colm made operating his boat look like a piece of cake in the seemingly intense North Atlantic. 10/10 would recommend

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    – March, 2024

  • This tour is excellent. The staff and skipper were extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. The boat was brand new and very comfortable. We were provided with additional clothing that kept us warm and dry (even when it rained). We saw loads of wildlife including seals, dolphins and puffins, with lots of time to take in the beautiful scenery all along the coast as far as the Blasket Islands. I would absolutely recommend this to other travellers. Worth every cent!

    Tripadvisor Review

    – March, 2024

  • Did a sea safari on Easter Sunday. A day out well worth doing. There was lots to see for families and couples. Really enjoyed the wildlife. We saw seals, puffins and mink whales. The boat was fast and exciting but comfortable. The skipper was great and had loads of facts and figures along with funny stories. This is a must do if you are visiting Dingle.

    Tripadvisor Review

    – April, 2024

  • Incredible tour on Sunday with Dingle Safari. The tour takes you along the rugged coastline around Dingle Bay and around the Blasket islands. We got to see seals, puffins, red deer, and a Minke Whale calf. Colum’s knowledge and passion for the environment and love the area made the trip so memorable.

    Tripadvisor Review

    – April, 2024

  • Our experience on Dingle Sea Safari was so much fun!! The boat ride was exhilarating, the scenery we saw close up was magnificent, and our captain Sean was wonderful — knowledgeable, full of facts and stories, and committed to making sure we avoided the weather and had the best experience possible. We saw lots of wildlife, including many many curious seals and puffins. They provided warm wet weather gear which was very welcome and helpful. Would do this again in a heartbeat.

    Tripadvisor Review

    – April, 2024

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Our Biggest Awards

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#1 of 43 Tours in Dingle

Since establishing Dingle Sea Safari, the growth has seen the company achieve #1 of 43 Tours in Dingle on Tripadvisor.

2018

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Top Staycation Experience

The company achieved #3 in top 10 staycation experiences in Ireland, as part of their Travellers’ Choice awards. 

2021

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Top Experiences Ireland

Achieved recognition as one of the top 10 experiences in the ‘Top 10 Experiences in Ireland’ on TripAdvisor 

2022

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#5 Top Experiences Ireland

Recognition for the service and experience as being named as the Number 5 top experience in the ‘Top 10 Experiences in Ireland’ on TripAdvisor 

2023

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Top 10 Experiences Ireland

Named in top ’10 best things to do in Ireland’ as features in the National Geographic 

2023

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5 Top Experiences Ireland

Named as the #5 experience in the ‘top overall experiences in Ireland’ on TripAdvisor.

2024

Book your scenic voyage now for an unforgettable experience along Dingles captivating coastline! Secure your spot today!

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