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Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland

Experience the joy of seeing playful dolphins and whales in their natural habitat.

Is an amazing dolphin and whale watching experience at the top of your bucket list of fun things to do? You can enjoy this memorable experience for yourself with Golden Moments.

West Cork is one of the best places for dolphin and whale watching in Ireland, with all kinds of species of whales and dolphins being spotted over the years.

This experience offers four unforgettable hours at sea as you are taken out by boat to various sea life hotspots looking for some amazing encounters with marine wildlife. You will also get to explore West Cork's coastline, landscape and ancient castles during your trip.

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Common Dolphins near our Dolphin and Whale Watching Tours Boat
Common Dolphins near our Dolphin and Whale Watching Tours Boat
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Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland:  

The Experience

This is a perfect sea adventure experience for all dolphin and whale watching lovers.

You will be taken out to sea on the boat Voyager, which is a well-equipped, twin-engine catamaran, built specifically for whale and dolphin watching tours off West Cork and is licensed to carry 12 passengers and 2 crew by the Department of Transport (Marine). She is fast and stable and has all round excellent visibility, ideal for wildlife watching tours. With a toilet on board, and a spacious wheelhouse with seating, passenger comfort is assured.

With this Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland experience you will also have the chance to see West Cork’s great coastline, landscapes with its ancient castles, islands as well as other marine life.

Vital Information

Voyager leaves Baltimore Harbour daily at 9.30am and 2.15pm. Baltimore Harbour is a 15 minute drive from the market town of Skibbereen. Please make sure to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure.

You will need to dress warmly and bring any food or drink you may require during the tour including sunglasses and sunscreen. Where possible, the boat will try and stop at North Harbour on Cape Clear Island for a refreshment break half way through the tour.

Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland is suitable for any age. You can bring food or drink for your time on board. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to see Dolphins or Whales during your trip to sea. If you do not see any Whales or Dolphins, we will be unable to rebook you in.

The Weather

Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland is very weather dependant and extreme weather conditions may result in your trip not being possible and will need to be rebooked. Please phone the location on the morning of the experience to check the conditions.

Session Length

This experience will last approximately 4 hours and can sometimes last a little longer if there is a stop off at North Harbour on Cape Clear Island for refreshments half way through the tour.

Numbers

This experience is for one person only. Group sizes onboard the boat may vary.

Spectators

Spectators are kindly asked to purchase additional vouchers to enjoy this experience.

What To Wear

Please wear warm, comfortable and waterproof clothing during your Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland experience. Also sturdy footwear is advised.

Availability

Dolphin and Whale Watching tours run daily from April to November. Please note that bookings are subject to availability. Early booking is essential during the high season to avoid disappointment.

Location

West Cork, Ireland.

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Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland: Reviews

Average review
9.8 / 10

Amazing experience
The whole experience was amazing. The weather was also superb, which really added to the experience. The boat was bang on time and the guide, Nic Slocum was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable, not just about the whales and dolphins, but also about the history and geography of the West Cork region and the Baltimore area in particular. The only disappointing point was that the whales didn't show up, but this was more than compensated for by the dolphins and they way they interact with the boat. Truly superb experience and highly recommended.
anon
10 / 10

unreal !!!!!
what a great experience . no only did we see whales we also saw porpoises and seals . we are going to do this trip again
claudia
10 / 10

Beautifull
I have always wanted to see Dolphins and Wales in their natural habitat. It was a great experience. We were so close to them. I would defenitly do it again
Sarah l
9 / 10

Amazing
This experience was amazing. Imagine yourself, seeing whales and dolphins in live action. These animals are so majestic. Thank you for a great day!
Highly recommended!
Rose
10 / 10

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Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland: Availability

Dolphin and Whale Watching tours in West Cork run daily from April to November. Please note that bookings are subject to availability. Early booking is essential during the high season to avoid disappointment.

Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland: Fascinating Facts

Minke Whales, Fin Whales, Humpback Whales, Common Dolphins and Harbour Porpoises may be seen at different times of the year. Common and Grey Seals may be seen year round and a variety of other marine wildlife - Gannets, Shags, Cormorants, Kittiwakes, Skuas, Shearwaters, Peregrine Falcons and various species of petrel are commonly sighted on our tours. In addition we see Turtles, Blue Sharks, Basking Sharks and the most unusual Sunfish. More rarely we see Risso's and Bottlenose Dolphins.

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Dolphin and Whale Watching in Ireland: Restrictions

We cannot guarantee that you will be able to see Dolphins or Whales during your trip to sea. If you do not see any Whales or Dolphins, we will be unable to rebook you in.
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