The Great Blasket Island, the most westerly point in Europe, is the largest of a group of islands located 3 miles off the tip of the Dingle Peninsula Gaeltacht, 13 kilometers west of Dingle town. In the past few years a number of the houses on the island have been restored and amenities provided for visitors to the island. There are six main islands, plus some rocky islets and sea stacks. The Great Blasket Island, separated from the mainland by the Blasket Sound, is by far the largest of the islands and rises to 292 m above sea level. Inishtooskert, Inishnabro, Inishvickillane and Tearaght Island are located to the West and South West of the Great Blasket, and, with the main island, rise steeply from the sea. In contrast, the remaining island Beginish is a small, low-lying island, its green plateau used as a source of fodder for livestock. The Island in the twentieth century was home to four of the country's most important native Gaelic writers. Their work, both in the native Gaelic and through translations into English and other languages has deservedly achieved worldwide recognition. The Blasket Islands are of great importance for breeding seabirds. The sea cliffs, and deep ocean ensure the Islands are home to a diversity of breeding seabirds amongst the highest in Ireland or Britain. On the islands and sea stacks the following breeding populations are to be found: Guillemot, Cormorant, Kittiwake, Razorbill, Puffin, Shag, Fulmar, Manx Shearwater, Storm Petrel, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Common Gull and Herring Gull.

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Hourly Ferry Service from Dun Chaoin [Dunquin] To Great Blasket Island, from April 1st to October 31st.
Blasket Islands Dun Chaoin Ferry Co. Ltd. T/A Blasket Islands Ferry operates two passenger vessels-M.V. "Blasket Princess" and M.V. "An Blascaod Mor"-from Dun Chaoin [Dunquin] to Great Blasket Island, carrying 44 passengers and 40 passengers each.There is inside seating for 20 passengers on "Blasket Princess" and for 12 pasengers on "An Blascaod Mor." Vessels are D.O.M. certified and Local Skipper and Crew are fully trained and qualified. There is a marine toilet on board. Great Blasket is about 2.5 nautical miles distant from Dun Chaoin and the trip takes about 15 mins.@10 kts.

Departure Times:1000;1100;1200;1300;1400 ;1500;1600;1700hrs.
Return Time:1030;1130;1230;1330;1430 ;1530;1630;1730;1830hrs
Fares: 25 euro per adult return;12.50 euro for children under 12 yrs; 70 euro family rate. Special Group Rates depending on number in Group and age.

Please notify Booking Office of any Special Needs.
Ferry may be cancelled at short notice due to weather and sea conditions.
Enquiries may be made at Information / Booking Office at top of pier Dun Chaoin,or Marine Activities Office,head of pier, Dingle [Next door to Tourist Information Office]
Booking: 066 9154864 / 087 2316131
Information /Customer Relations: 0863353805
Group Rates: 0863353805

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Eco Marine Adventure Tours departing from Dun Chaoin [Dunquin] twice daily, around the Blasket Islands.
Full Information: Blasket Islands Dun Chaoin Ferry Co. Ltd. T/A Blasket Islands Eco Marine Adventure Tours runs An Eco Marine Tour twice daily at 1200hrs. and 1500hrs. from Dun Chaoin round the Blasket Islands returning at 1430hrs. and 1730hrs. approx.Activities include whale watching [Minke, Humpback and Fin] in season; Dolphins, Basking Shark and Seal watching; Puffins at Inishvickillaun; Arctic Tern at Beginish as well as Guillemots,Shags,Cormorants Petrels, Gannets etc. Spectacular seascapes and Landscapes including Cathedral Rocks at Inish na Bro and the steepest funicular rail track in Europe from the pier to the Lighthouse at Tiaracht. Dunmore Hd. is the most westerly part of Ireland and we will travel over the site of the wreck of the Spanish Armada Galleon "Santa Maria de la Rosa". The Adventure Tour vessel is the new Lochin 40ft. M.V."An Blascaod Mor" with twin 315hp.Cummins engines and a top speed of 23kts; or the M.V."Blasket Princess" with twin John Deere 220hp. engines and flying bridge to view wildlife.Tour routes will change daily depending on weather and wildlife distribution.

PRE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE TOUR.
Rates: 35 euro per adult; 20 euro for children under 12; 100 euro family rate; Group rates available on request -0863353805 Please notify Special Needs at Booking Office -0669154864 /0872316131.Enquiries may be made at Booking / Information Office at top of pier, Dun Chaoin [Dunquin] or at Marine Activities Office,head of pier, Dingle [next door to Tourist Information Office]
Booking: 066 9154864 / 087 2316131
Group Rates: 086 3353805
Information/Customer Relations: 086 3353805

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Blasket Island Ferries and around Island Eco tours

Ferries to the Great Blasket Island. Also run guided Eco tours around the Blasket archipelago. Ferrys and tours operate from 10:00 until 18:30. Ferry is from €10 to €25 per person. Eco Tours are from €20 to €35 per person. Home made scones and cake are provided free of charge on the eco tour. Boat trip leave from Dunquin pier daily.

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From our Chandlery "Dingle Marine & Leisure" in the Marina Centre we operate Blasket Island Ferries, Eco Tours, Angling and Yacht Charters.

Blasket Island Ferries: Blasket island ferries are available from April to September on the "Peig Sayers" fast ferry leaving from Dingle Yacht Marina every 2 hours or on the traditional route from Dunquin Pier every 1/2 hour.

Eco Tours: Eco Tours operate from Dunquin Pier twice daily and give you a unique opportunity to experience the Blasket Islands Group with a 2 1/2 hour guided boat trip around the Islands. Our speaker will guide you through all aspects of the Blasket Islands, from geology to history and folklore to religion.

Angling: Whether you are a novice fisherman or an experienced angler, you can experience the thrills of deep-sea fishing in Dingle Bay on board our fully licensed and equipped angling boats. We offer 2 4 and 8 hour packages or private charters for groups (fishing tackle available onboard if required).

Yacht Charter: For the experienced skipper why not charter our (6 berth) 35 Beneteau Oceanis yacht. Dingle Bay is a superb sailing area with many sheltered anchorages, magnificent scenery and interesting islands. An abundance of seals, puffins and other wildlife will be encountered on your cruise around the bay and islands.

We are open April to September from 9am to 5pm Monday - Sunday. We can be contacted after hours on 087 6726100.