Scenic Boat Cruise On Letterfrack Bay, Galway. Guided.
1 hour Scenic and Wildlife Nature Tours in glass bottom boat on Barnaderg Bay, Letterfrack. Connemara. Available April to end October. Pax: Min 1. Max 15.
What to expect?
Enjoy a magical hour in a glass bottomed boat – seeing the Wild Atlantic from
a different angle. Relax and enjoy the peace, tranquility and closeness to
nature of Letterfack Bay in beautiful Connemara on our one hour scenic and
wildlife nature tour. Our boat is purpose-built to the highest safety
standards
and certified by the Department of Transport to operate on one of Europe's
most scenic and well protected bay. You are guaranteed a trip packed full of
fun, enjoyment and information. The boat has under-water viewing panels, so
you can discover a world beneath the surface that looks like a different
planet with its forests of sea weeds and kelp.
This is more than just a viewing trip. See and feel the excitement when
children and the young at heart get to hold and touch a real starfish, shrimp
or shore crab! Handle real live shellfish and learn about the different
species - where they live, what they eat and their lifespan. Letterfrack is a
haven for fish species
including Grey Mullet, Thorn Back Ray, Dog Fish and Large Bull Huss.
The ecology of Letterfrack has to include the Terns, sea birds that make Letterfrack Bay their home and nesting grounds. The Sandwich and Common Tern fly 7,000 miles from South Africa every Spring/Summer to nest on Lamb's Island which is a nature reserve. The bay is also home to Grey Herons, Oyster Catchers, Guillemots, Cormorants, Curlews, Great Black Gulls, Great Northern Divers, Mallard Ducks and Black-headed Gulls.
Spot the shy otters' hide outs and if you're lucky you might even catch a glimpse of these playful marine mammals. Other sea mammals that are sometimes seen on the Ballinakill Harbour tour are dolphins and porpoises.
Letterfrack is surrounded by the famous Connemara mountains
Available April to end October. Pax: Min 1. Max 15.
What is included?
Included with your trip is a visit to the Ocean's Alive visitor centre, with a complimentary cup of tea or coffee and juices for the children. The visitor centre and seaside park is just 5 minutes drive from Letterfrack village on the Renvyle road (turning left just after Derryinver bridge).
What do I need to bring?
Waterproof and warm clothing. Food and drink. Camera, Sun glasses. Binoculars.
Additional information
- Voucher: You will receive a secure voucher to either print out or present on your mobile phone.
- Cancellation Policy: Fee of $100 if cancelled 15 days before event or less.
- Quality Assurance: Travelade only works with selected local partners we trust to provide high quality service.