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Take a scenic ferry trip to Cape Clear Island and experience this Gaeltacht island’s culture and life of old, then travel on to see the famous Fastnet Rock Lighthouse.

Highlights

• Visit Cape Clear Island - Ireland’s most southerly inhabited island
• Experience the islanders' traditional culture
• See Cape Clear Heritage, Ancient Standing Stones, Napoleonic Tower, Dún an Óir Castle and the 12th Century Church
• Spot wildlife including whales, dolphins, and migrating birds
• Discover the world famous Fastnet Rock Lighthouse

Description

Take the ferry from Baltimore or Schull and cross the beautiful waters of Roaring Water Bay. Arriving at the north harbor on Cape Clear Island, spend some free time exploring this Gaeltacht Island, learning about the island’s culture, and the island 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. Spend some time exploring the island and its walking trails, stop at the spectacular lookout points, and spot the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse in the distance. Be sure to enjoy some fresh island produce during lunch at one of the island’s bars and restaurants. After lunch, re-board the ferry and sit back as the experienced captain takes you further into the real Wild Atlantic Way. You might even catch a glimpse of whales and dolphins in the water. As you circumnavigate the tallest and widest rock lighthouse in Ireland and the UK, learn its history and importance from the onboard audio system. Hear about the “Teardrop” of Ireland, the last glimpse of the country that the immigrant ships saw before they headed over the horizon to the New World - America. Once Fastnet Rock has been circled twice (so that all passengers can get the perfect photo), head for home and enjoy the spectacular scenery until reaching the final port.

Includes

Ferry to Cape Clear Island and Fastnet Rock Lighthouse from Baltimore Harbour or Schull Harbour

Important Information

• Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund