Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour from Dingle
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Dingle Bay Eco Tours is a 4 hour boat tour of the Blasket Islands and Dingle Bay with the opportunity to see whales, dolphins , seals, basking shark (in season), puffins (in season) and other marine wildlife and view the wonderful seascapes and landscapes off the west coast of Ireland along the Wild Atlantic Way. The tour is informal and casual with experienced skipper and crew and wildlife guide on board. The vessel has a flying bridge for wildlife viewing and marine toilet on board. This vessel can carry a maximum of 44 passengers but we usually limit this to 36 for comfort.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
- Professional photographer guide
- free car parking on pier and in Ventry village
What's not
- no entrance fee
- no alcohol served
- Gratuities
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.7
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Ratings come from 341 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Loved it.
Excellent, we had great weather, I took my two sons (12 & 9). Guides were very knowledgeable, we were lucky enough to see common dolphin, seals and minke whales as well as lots of sea birds. The captain was very respectful of the wildlife and kept a good distance from them whilst still being able to see them. I'd highly recommend it. Bring your togs and you can also jump off Ventry pier when you get back which is great fun.
5An Amazing Wildlife Experience
What a fantastic tour this was! The crew shared an incredible amount of information about the wildlife and the surrounding area. Their knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience even more special. The captain always navigated to the best locations and took plenty of time at each spot, allowing everyone to fully enjoy everything there was to see. We were also extremely lucky, as we saw an amazing variety of wildlife: seals, whales, and even two different species of dolphins. We also sailed past Blasket Island, where seals were swimming right along the shoreline. It was a truly beautiful sight. Without a doubt, this trip was one of the absolute highlights of our vacation.
3More of an island tour than a wildlife-watching experience
We specifically chose this tour because it was advertised as a whale and dolphin watching experience. Unfortunately, it did not really feel like the crew were actively looking for wildlife. The boat mainly travelled to the island to drop off passengers and then returned. Even when something was spotted, we did not seem to slow down or stop for long enough to properly observe it. The scenery was beautiful, and the guide shared a lot of interesting historical information about the islands and the local wildlife. However, for people who, like me, are booking mainly for whale or dolphin watching, I would not recommend this tour. Perhaps we were simply unlucky that day, but the experience felt more like an island sightseeing and transport trip than a dedicated wildlife-watching tour.
5Overall excellent
One of my best experiences this year.Scenery and wildlife were second to none anywhere in the world. The whole experience was enhanced by a friendly and knowledgeable crew who had notable respect for our natural environment. Highly recommended!
5Blasket
Guides were amazing We saw minke whales, dolphins under a bait ball, it was amazing
5Sula - Guide of the Year 2026
Amazing experience! Rachel, John, Vincent and most of all Sula were brilliant guides. We seen lots of dolphins, seals and birds and had lots of really interesting conversations with the team. Would highly recommend!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Ventry pier [Post code V92XK65 for Google Maps] is 4 miles west of Dingle town, on the Slea head drive, road R559. Turn left by the cottages below Quinn's pub and you can park your car on the pier. Find us on Google Maps - Post Code V92XK65
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 44 travellers
- Operated by
- Blasket Islands EcoMarineTours
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please dress warm with wind proof jacket and warm hat
- Trips may be cancelled at short notice if unsuitable weather or sea conditions so please supply mobile contact phone number inc. international dialing code in case of any last minute change of schedule.
- This trip is not suitable for children under 10 years of age
How it compares in Dingle
- Its from-price is 73% below the median of the 62 experiences we list in Dingle.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 62.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Dingle
Dingle is a brightly painted harbour town on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, with music pubs, Irish-speaking villages and wild Atlantic scenery.
Dingle, An Daingean in Irish, is a small fishing harbour on the Dingle Peninsula in the south-west of Ireland, in a district where Irish is still spoken in daily life. Its streets of painted shopfronts run up from the harbour, and in the evenings the pubs fill with traditional music sessions. Fishing boats still unload at the pier, and seafood is the town's trade.
Top-ranked sights in Dingle: Gallarus Oratory.
