Easily accessible by road west cork makes a great stop off as part of a driving holiday in ireland or is a good place to base yourself if you are looking for a longer stay. Whale watching in the north atlantic is weather dependent and we cant run trips every day. For details of colin barness whale watching trips in west cork check out the website. Whale watching ireland whale dolphin watching cork. Whale watch west cork boat tour agency baltimore, ireland.
The territorial waters of the republic of ireland have been designated a whale and dolphin sanctuary since 1991. Whale watch west cork baltimore 2020 all you need to know. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Whale watch west cork baltimore 2020 all you need to. Check out our list of mustdo water activities in cork. Whale watching in ireland irish whale watching west cork. Ireland is now one of the worlds tourism hotspots for whale. Whale watching in donegal discover the best whale watching destinations and experiences in donegal. With worldclass whale watching available off the coast of the irish republic, its an experience thats more accessible than you might think. Enjoy one weekend in cork and learn more about the amazing mammals.
Whale watching in cork whale and dolphin watching tours and trips are provided by our experienced boat crews. Passengers will enjoy a panoramic drive through the cork countryside. Whale watch west cork seeks to offer the best whale and dolphin watching in ireland. Blasket princess captain whales galore best whale watching skipper in ireland the best time in ireland to watch whales, dolphins, puffins and basking shark april to september. Shoretrips shore excursions brilliantly highlight the most intriguing spots in this northern european capital city. Welcome to blasket islands eco marine tours, your irish wildlife tour specialist for whale watching and dolphin and bird watching trips on the dingle peninsula,co kerry, ireland. As baltimore is located almost 2 hours drive from cork city, many visitors may not have a car available to them so if you wish to arrange a packaged day out with a minibus, lunch and sightseeing please email us from our contact page. View historic forts, seaside towns, meandering rivers and a host of marine wildlife.
Jan 02, 2009 in december 2008 don conroy, chris wilson and alan mcguire set out to record a radio show for their new series wildside. Since that time according to the irish whale and dolphin group, 25 species have been recorded, ranging in size from the small harbour porpoise to the giant fin whale. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. Mar 10, 20 west cork is one of the best places to spot these creatures and also offers a fantastic range of accommodation and dining options to make your stay easy and stress free. The best place in ireland to watch whales, dolphins, puffins and basking shark west kerry blasket islands eco marine tours from ventry harbour log of whale watching tour boat m.
With 24 species recorded in irish waters, and regular encounters with minke whales, fin whales and the charismatic humpback whale both from shore and on whale watching trips off irelands south coast, its little wonder that more and more people are discovering the delights of whale watching in ireland. Take a tour with whale watch west cork in baltimore, or cork whale watch, irelands longest established whale watch operator based on reen pier, near union hall, which operates all year round. Explore ireland on this fullday cliffs of moher tour from dublin. Restrictions whale and dolphin weekend break in west cork experience has no restrictions. Our shore excursions, guided by local dubliners, transport you to such sites as trinity college, the magisterial st. Whale watching in west cork, ireland with colin barnes cork. This is one of the most popular boat tours in ireland and gives you a chance to see dublin like youve never seen it before. Nic is no stranger to adventure and leading groups to remote places on earth. Ireland vacations with discoveringireland looks very interesting to me. Whether youre heading to cork, cobh or one of the countrys other major cities, a car is the best way to take in the sights. Ireland is now one of the worlds tourism hotspots for whale watching.
View historic forts, seaside towns, meandering rivers and a host of marine. Marine tours whale watching tours ireland dolphin watching. Jul 03, 2018 do you have a wannabe pirate or a budding sailor at home. Whale watching is a blend of time, patience and a little bit of luck. All bookings can be made directly with whale watch west cork. Whether it is a museum, cruise or pedal boat or one of many guided boat tours in ireland, you are bound to find something for that extra special day out this summer. The length of the whale watching season gives ireland a unique offering and this is a positive boost for irish tourism and people planning trips to ireland. Responsible tourism award winner whale watch west cork runs responsible whale and dolphin watching tours led by zoologist and conservationist dr nic slocum. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best cork cruises around. Fota wildlife park is a great fun day out in cork, in the south of ireland. Dolphin and whale watching in west cork watch playful whales and dolphins in west cork in their natural marine environment. Hundreds of people have lined union quay in corks city centre to see three killer whales. For cheap car hire in cork, expedia should be your first port of call.
Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. Dolphin and whale watching in west cork golden moments. Bbc travel whale watching on irelands newest coastal route. Enjoy the sights of minke whales, fin whales, dolphins and sharks off the coast of west cork, ireland. West cork is one of the best places to spot these creatures and also offers a fantastic range of accommodation and dining options to make your stay easy and stress free. From common dolphins, seals and basking sharks to minke whales and the great fin whales. Weve compiled a list of top boating days out in ireland.
Whale of a time boat republic of irelandcorkcloyne. We provide dedicated whale watching trips out of reen pier, near union hall, west cork, subject to weather conditions and demand novembermarch. Humpback whales off west cork photo by p whooley, iwdg. Irish killer whales feared to be in danger of dying out. During the autumn months we run whale watching day trips, which includes viewing the seals and other marine wildlife along with the coastline of west cork. Whale watching with nic and west whale and dolphin tours. Of course, no trip to ireland would be complete without a stop at the. Mar, 2014 whale watching on irelands newest coastal route. Whale watching and marine wildlife tours in west cork aboard the holly jo with irelands most experienced whale watching skipper, colin barnes.
Whale watching trips ireland whale watching day trips. Zipit forest adventures, cork zipit forest adventures, cork. Whale watching in ireland irish whale watching west cork ireland. In 2009 this whale beached itself in burren a dheanamh despite many efforts to save it, it died. May 03, 2011 with worldclass whale watching available off the coast of the irish republic, its an experience thats more accessible than you might think. Jun 04, 2015 whalewatching enthusiasts can find the elusive animals when they come up for air leading to blows on the surface of the water. Mar 02, 20 whaling in ireland stranded whales were, of course, very important in medieval times. Whale watching day trips aboard voyager also take in the beautiful coastline of west cork. In december 2008 don conroy, chris wilson and alan mcguire set out to record a radio show for their new series wildside. Whale watching schedule and booking with cork whale watch. Whale watch west cork baltimore all you need to know.
Ireland is one of the best whale watching destinations in europe. All tours depart from baltimore, harbour, west cork on board voyager daily between april and november sea conditions permitting. Whaling in ireland stranded whales were, of course, very important in medieval times. Oct 08, 2005 west cork is now recognised as one of the best places in europe to go whale watching and you get the dolphins thrown in for free. In total, 25 different cetacean species have been recorded in irish waters, with large numbers of cetaceans making seasonal passages off the coastline, and a number of resident. But should these kings of the deep come into view, your heart may well discover the true definition of magnificent. They hoped to see whales off the coast of county cork, ireland. I was on a boat with whale watch west cork less than a kilometre off the coast of baltimore, a village on irelands southwest coast, and. The whale and dolphin watching weekend in cork makes a unique gift idea for anyone who wants to experience something unforgettable. Irelands wild atlantic way, and in particular the rugged coastline of west cork, allows visitors the chance to experience the thrill of seeing local wildlife in a truly fabulous setting. Our experienced, professional skippers know the best locations in west cork for whale and dolphin watching. Travel into rural ireland by airconditioned coach with your guide and enjoy panoramic views over the emerald isles spectacular countryside.
Cork whale watching is amazing and defo worth doing, colin our guide was brillant, we left the dock at 10am and arrived back at 2. If you do not see any whales or dolphins, we will be unable to rebook you in. Whale watching in ireland and whale watching in west cork in particular has now reached a high point for whale and dolphin watching enthusiasts the world over. In total, 25 different cetacean species have been recorded in irish waters, with large numbers of cetaceans making seasonal passages off the coastline, and a number of resident populations in coastal harbours and transitional. Kilbrittain whale things to do in cork ireland your. All whale species seen in this part of ireland range over an area between cape clear and the old head of kinsale but may frequently be seen feeding in company and with common dolphins in attendance. Whale watching on irelands newest coastal route bbc. The best place in ireland to watch whales, dolphins, basking. Sep 15, 2017 whale watching with nic and west whale and dolphin tours. Whale watching in ireland is a growing tourism activity. So come and join us on board our fully insured and licensed owner operated boat radiance and see these wonderful creatures in their natural habitat. Viking splash tours is a guided tour on an amphibious bus thats right, its a road and seamobile. Visit the real skelton of one of natures giants the final whale. Ireland is now one of the worlds tourism hotspots for.
Ireland baltimore west cork whale and dolphin boat trip. Whale watching holiday to ireland whales worldwide. Observe fin whales, humpback whales, minke whales common dolphins, basking sharks, harbour porpoise, sunfish and other marine wildlife in stunning scenery. Ireland county donegal gaeltacht and donegal islands the gaeltacht and donegal islands. So, without further ado, here are the best places to go whale watching in ireland. West cork is now recognised as one of the best places in europe to go whale watching and you get the dolphins thrown in for free. This day tour operates on days when cruise liners are visiting cork cobh.
The tour visits blarney castle, cork city, and kinsale. It will be the highlight of your irish and west cork holiday experience. Kilbrittain whale things to do in cork ireland your days out. Enjoy wonderful wildlife and scenery in a beautiful part of ireland. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to see dolphins or whales during your trip to sea. Experience the very best of west corks marine wildlife with skipper colin barnes, irelands foremost whale watch skipper, aboard the. The irish government declared the coastal waters of ireland a whale and dolphin sanctuary during the early 1990s. We use cookies to give you the best experience when you visit our website. Its bones have been cleaned and are on display in the picturesque village of kilbrittain and is very educational. Experience the very best of west cork s marine wildlife with skipper colin barnes, ireland s foremost whale watch skipper, aboard the. Our trips are a minimum of 4 hours duration, often longer. Baltimore west cork is a hot spot for several species of whales,dolphins,porpoise seals and shark.
Spend four unforgettable hours watching whales and dolphins onboard our vessel at close range. We provide whale watching and dolphin watching tours in courtmacsherry, west cork, ireland. I just wanted to say that the quality of your site is exceptional. Journey along the wild atlantic way and enjoy our exclusive stop at the amazing kilmacduagh abbey. Whale watching in west cork, ireland with colin barnes. The best place in ireland to watch whales, dolphins. Nic slocum divides his time between west cork, ireland and other iconic whale watching destinations around the world. Multiaward winning whale watch west cork runs responsible whale and dolphin watching tours led by. Back in 1991, irelands biologically diverse waters were declared a whale and dolphin sanctuary, the first of its kind in europe. Come and join whale of a time for a sea adventure in cork harbour the second largest natural harbour in the world, kinsale or youghal. Whale watching and marine wildlife tours in west cork aboard the holly jo with ireland s most experienced whale watching skipper, colin barnes. The first of its kind in europe, this paved the way for whale watching in ireland to. The best time to go whale watching in ireland is spring and summer.
Keep an eye out for humpback, fin and minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, rissos. All facilities and safety equipment supplied on board. A whale of a time in west cork ireland vacations with. He is the director of whale watch west cork which runs boat based tours to watch and photograph whales and dolphins off the coast of southwest ireland. Check the irish whale and dolphin group online to learn more about which species can be seen. If youre venturing out into the region of cork or someplace else for a long road trip, a rental makes even more sense.