15 Cruises & Boat Tours in Dublin Worth the Day

Dublin: River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise

/ August 4, 2026

1.River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,473 reviews · from $23Our pick

45-minute River Liffey cruise with live English guides. See Ha'penny Bridge, Custom House, Docklands and Viking history for about $23.

“Really recommend this river sightseeing cruise. Both Tony and Jerry were great guides - knowledgeable and fun. We love doing these type of cruises every time we visit a new place and this one is definitely one of the best we've been on. If the weather is a bit miserable you can't go wrong with this to learn about Ireland and Dublin.”

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Dublin Sightseeing Cruise on River Liffey with Local Guide

/ August 4, 2026

2.Dublin Sightseeing Cruise on River Liffey with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 927 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27.15

A 45-minute River Liffey pontoon cruise with a local guide, passing Dublin bridges and docklands with funny, clear history.

“The Dublin Sightseeing Cruise along the River Liffey was an enriching experience! From the moment we boarded the comfortable boat, the local guide captivated us with his friendly storytelling, bringing to life Dublin’s rich history. The views were absolutely stunning! Looking at the city from the water provided a unique perspective, with vibrant buildings and stunning architecture.”

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Dublin: Howth Coastal Boat Tour

/ August 4, 2026

3.Howth Coastal Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 644 reviews · from $28

Ride from Howth to Ireland’s Eye in 50 minutes. Watch seals and seabirds, enjoy live commentary, and cruise UNESCO-protected waters.

“We had a wonderful and memorable time, our guides were both very knowledgeable and friendly!”

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Dublin: Howth Cliffs and Lighthouse Cruise

/ August 4, 2026

4.Howth Cliffs and Lighthouse Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 441 reviews · from $28

50-minute Howth cliffs cruise with live captain commentary, seal sightings, and views of Howth Lighthouse and Ireland’s Eye from Dublin Bay.

“We picked a sunny day to go on the boat trip & really enjoyed seeing Howth from the sea. Waves were too rough to visit the cliffs this time , hopefully next time !”

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Howth Cliffs and Ireland’s Eye Ferry Boat Tour

/ August 4, 2026

5.Howth Cliffs and Ireland’s Eye Ferry Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 365 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $24.2

Cruise the Howth Cliffs and Ireland’s Eye from Dublin, with wildlife commentary, small-group speedboat time, and seal and bird views.

“Great views. No frills and bathroom on board. Short hour ride with narration along the coastline. I’d recommend.”

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Boat Trip from Dublin City to Dun Laoghaire

/ August 4, 2026

6.Boat Trip from Dublin City to Dun Laoghaire

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $33.88

A one-way boat trip from Dublin City to Dun Laoghaire with port views, WiFi, and a snack bar on board. Drop-off lets you keep sightseeing.

“We had a good time together. There was a bar which we appreciated. There was a open and roofted area. The people were very friendly”

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Dublin: Howth Coast and Ireland’s Eye Boat Tour

/ August 4, 2026

7.Howth Coast and Ireland’s Eye Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 301 reviews · from $27

45-minute boat cruise from Howth Harbour to Ireland's Eye with wildlife spotting, coastal views, and captain commentary in Dublin Bay.

“What a must-do trip! So worth travelling to Howth (only 30-40 mins from Dublin) and a great way to see more of the coast. The boat captain was very knowledgeable too!”

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Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland’s Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)

/ August 4, 2026

8.Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland’s Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30.25Top rated

Small-group Howth coastal boat tour to Ireland’s Eye, seals, seabirds and cliffs, with live captain stories from Howth Pier.

“What an amazing boat trip to see the coast of Howth from the water and cruise around and spot all of the wildlife on the Ireland’s Eye. We started our perfect Howth day with a coastal hike with Shane’s Howth Adventures (absolutely wonderful), lunch at Kish Fish (delicious) and finally our boat tour - the greatest way to spend a day outside of Dublin!”

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Dublin: Sunset Cruise in Howth

/ August 4, 2026

9.Sunset Cruise in Howth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · from $30

Sunset cruise from Howth to Dublin Bay with live captain commentary and Ireland's Eye wildlife views. Photo-friendly, wheelchair accessible.

“I loved the experience! I highly recommend it!!! I've been living here for 3 years and I thought it was incredible, congratulations to the entire trip team, I was very well received and they were all very attentive and kind. I want to thank the sailor immensely, I got confused and bought a ticket just for me and even with this mistake he let my boyfriend go on the trip and was extremely understanding, thank you very much for that!!!”

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Dublin: Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner

/ August 4, 2026

10.Grand Canal Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 143 reviews · from $79

Sail Dublin’s Grand Canal on an electric barge with a 3-course dinner, included wine or beer, and lock views at a relaxed pace.

“Was ok , had ticket s with us but we were no where to be found on the system, disappointing as it was a birthday present”

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Dublin: Dublin Bay Cruise from Dun Laoghaire to Howth

/ August 4, 2026

11.Dublin Bay Cruise from Dun Laoghaire to Howth

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · from $32

Sail Dun Laoghaire to Howth on the St Bridget, watch seals in Howth Harbour, enjoy Dublin Bay views, plus a DART discount voucher.

“Thoroughly enjoyed our cruise, its a lovely way to spend a day and see the city from a new perspective. We were lucky weather-wise. Do bring a jacket - it can be cold on the water. Staff were courteous and friendly. Worth every penny.”

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Dublin Bay: Cruise from the City Centre to Dun Laoghaire

/ August 4, 2026

12.Dublin Bay: Cruise from the City Centre to Dun Laoghaire

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 139 reviews · from $32

A one-hour guided cruise along Dublin Bay from the city docks to Dun Laoghaire, with views of Poolbeg, bridges, wildlife, and more.

“The harbour is beautiful and the trip itself is wicked, it is a one way ride which caught us off guard. This worked in our favour though as the train ride back to Dublin was cheap and follows the coast lines”

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From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Boat Tour & Aillwee Cave

/ August 4, 2026

13.Cliffs of Moher, Boat Tour & Aillwee Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 102 reviews · from $142

From Dublin, visit Aillwee Cave, take a boat ride at the Cliffs of Moher, then walk the top for sea views and rugged drama.

“A very good tour! We loved it but we didn’t get the boat ride due to the weather”

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Dublin: Cruise Excursion Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Rail Ticket

/ August 4, 2026

14.Cruise Excursion Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Rail Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 101 reviews · from $36

Coastal rail to Dublin, then 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus with live English guides and audio. Visit Trinity College and the Book of Kells.

“The guides (there were two) were knowledgeable, lively and fun. They had plenty of anecdotes and fun facts to offer when the bus was stopped at a light, for example, and was never boring.”

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Dublin Cruise Ship Shore Excursion|Hop-on Hop-off & Rail Transfer

/ August 4, 2026

15.Dublin Cruise Ship Shore Excursion|Hop-on Hop-off & Rail Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 90 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $46.86

DART rail transfer plus a 24-hour Dublin hop-on hop-off pass, live onboard commentary, and a highlights walk with Little Museum of Dublin entry.

“Really helpfulandfriendly staff from the first contact at the quayside to the last train staffer. Made the experience a real taste of enjoyable Dublin. Gareth the first bus driver was soi nformative, amusing and had us all answering questions and singing. Such fun.”

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