Fastnet Rock Lighthouse & Cape Clear Island Tour from Schull West Cork

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6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

After your ferry crossing passing Carbery’s 100 Isles, arrive at Cape Clear Island. Arriving at the north harbour on the Island, spend some free time exploring this Gaeltacht Island, learning about the island’s culture, the islander life, including old traditions and traditional farming. Discover the island’s ancient standing stones, Napoleonic Tower, Dún an Óir Castle , 12th century church and visit the memorial on the Island to the 1979 Fastnet Yacht Race Disaster. See the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse in the distance on one of the walking trials or enjoy lunch at one of the island’s bars and restaurants.
After lunch re-board the ferry travelling to see the lighthouse. Catch a glimpse of the magnificent whales and dolphins en route! We circumnavigate ‘An Carraig Aonair` or the ‘Lonely Rock’ taking in its history and culture. Once we have circled the Rock twice, to get the perfect photo, we head for home enjoying the spectacular scenery until we reach our final port.

What's Included

Restroom on board
No food or drink available on the ferry.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Depart from harbour, please arrive 20 minutes before departure time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Schull is a small but very charming and lively village nestling between the foothills of Mount Gabriel and Schull Harbour. Join this tour from Schull harbour with a crossing on the ferry through the beautiful waters of Roaring Water Bay

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Roaringwater Bay, also known as Carbery 100 Isles, and includes the islands of Cape Clear, Sherkin, Heir and Long Island which enjoy a vibrant community life all year round. This bay contains various terrestrial and marine habitats. Five of these habitats are protected because of their importance at a European level.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Cape Clear Island - Cape Clear Ferries

    Cape Clear Island is situated off the coast of West Cork on the Wild Atlantic Way. The Island is 8 miles by ferry from the mainland and is the nearest inhabited area to the famous Fastnet Rock Lighthouse. It is three and a half miles long by one and a half miles wide and has a permanent Irish speaking population of 130 which increases significantly during the summer months.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • Fastnet Rock (Pass by)

    After lunch on Cape Clear island re board the ferry and travel out to Fastnet Lighthouse. After we have circled the Rock twice, in different directions, so all passengers can get the perfect photo, we head for home enjoying the spectacular scenery until we reach our final port

    Admission ticket free
  • Wild Atlantic Way (Pass by)

    On the ferry the captain will show you the real Wild Atlantic Way! You might even catch a glimpse of the magnificent whales and dolphins en-route to the island and the lighthouse.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Ireland Wild Escapes

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Water Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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