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Slieve League Cliffs Cruise: Guided Maritime Tour of Europe's Highest Sea Cliffs in Donegal
4.6
48 Ratings
Town Pier
Embark on a guided maritime tour of Slieve League Cliffs, Europe’s highest sea cliffs in County Donegal. Cruise past stunning landmarks and witness the rich marine wildlife of Donegal Bay.
Embark on a guided maritime tour of Slieve League Cliffs, Europe’s highest sea cliffs in County Donegal. Cruise past stunning landmarks and witness the rich marine wildlife of Donegal Bay.
Duration:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Donegal Bay - On leaving the harbour, we are met with Rotten Island lighthouse which was constructed in 1838. It is still functional & extremely important to all vessel entering & departing the port.
- St. John’s Point - We can also see in the distance, St Johns Point Lighthouse, located at the end of the long peninsula, constructed in 1831 &…
- Donegal Bay - On leaving the harbour, we are met with Rotten Island lighthouse which was constructed in 1838. It is still functional & extremely important to all vessel entering & departing the port.
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St. John’s Point - We can also see in the distance, St Johns Point Lighthouse, located at the end of the long peninsula, constructed in 1831 & also still functional & now used as guest accommodation which is very popular.
We will then travel west along the rugged Donegal coast which shows its beauty from centuries of Atlantic storms showing their strength, firstly passing Drumanoo Head. - Fintra Beach - En route to the cliffs we will view Fintra beach with its Blue Flag credentials, that then leads us onto Muckross Head.
- Muckross Head Peninsula - After Muckross Head we pass by Teelin Bay & onto Carrigan Head. Rounding Carrigan head with Napoleonic tower overhead looking down on us, the majestic Sliabh Liag cliffs start to come into view.
- Slieve League - As we travel around we can see the \
What's Included
- Life jackets provided
- Life jackets provided
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
Additional Information
Embark on a voyage from the scenic Killybegs harbour, located in the remarkable County Donegal - previously acclaimed as ‘the coolest place on the planet’. Our destination is the base of Europe’s tallest accessible marine cliffs to witness the awe-inspiring Slieve League cliffs that ascend 1,972 feet / 601 metres above the sea level.
As we journey, we…
Embark on a voyage from the scenic Killybegs harbour, located in the remarkable County Donegal - previously acclaimed as ‘the coolest place on the planet’. Our destination is the base of Europe’s tallest accessible marine cliffs to witness the awe-inspiring Slieve League cliffs that ascend 1,972 feet / 601 metres above the sea level.
As we journey, we encounter many significant landmarks such as Rotten Island and St John’s Point lighthouses, Drumanoo Head, Fintra Beach, Muckross Head, and the renowned Giant’s Desk and Chair nestled in the bay, right in front of the majestic cliffs.
While the ship navigates near the cliffs, you have a superb opportunity to observe various caves & waterfalls speckled and tumbling down the cliff edges.
As we head back, view Benbulbin, the table-shaped mountain in Sligo at a distance, and towns dotting the coast of Donegal Bay.
Well known for being one of the world’s most bountiful waters is Donegal Bay. Throughout the summer, it’s typical to spy marine creatures like dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks, and tuna.
- WHERE DO YOU PARK? There is plenty of parking along the shore. There is a free car park beside the Ahoy Cafe just opposite where the boat is tied up. The muster point is at the head of the breakwater on the Small Craft Harbour, but we ask that passengers kindly do not park here as the pier is very busy with new boats being built.
- Please note: If weather is not suitable for this crusie we will contact you to try reschedule or supply a full refund
Location
Town Pier
Meet point is The Marina, Black Rock Pier, Killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland. Our passengers all board at the marina/boat park.At the harbour the boat is called the Sliabh Liag Allure.
There is lots of parking just at the entrance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(48 Ratings)
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Gregory_h
Jun 2, 2025
Slieve league boat trip - Very comfortable journey, staff were very friendly and informative. Trip was initially delayed by a couple of hours due to weather conditions but communication was clear and options explained. Scenery was amazing!
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Osvaldo_l
May 28, 2025
1st time in Ireland - Very professional and friendly captain and crew. Wonderful experience and very worth the price. Ship has two levels and an indoor space in the event of weather.
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Wendyhm8921cy
Oct 12, 2024
Seniors on holiday from NY - Book it now, what an awesome experience. The weather was wonderful, the shipmates could not have been more helpful about explaining the surrounding area. The cliff's were breathtaking. Last time in April it had been cancelled, this time was perfect.
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Ellenwf9975sg
Oct 3, 2024
Enjoy the sea spray—it’s part of the experience. - Great time on the water! Beautiful scenery and courteous staff. Ride up top and enjoy the sea spray! Dress warmly and wear a poncho.
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Wendy_h
Sep 23, 2024
NY’ers in Northern Ireland! - Most beautiful day, lucky to have great weather, enjoy dolphins and then the cliffs, superb ride! The Long Island, NY’ers driving the island.
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Scott_t
Sep 21, 2024
Thumbs Up - Beautiful day for a boat ride. The shipmates were great and informative Got lucky with weather and the cliffs were amazing
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Patricia_f
Sep 19, 2024
Wild Life & Views! - Relaxing cruise with fresh air, spectacular views, and wonderful staff who took extra care to make sure that we all enjoyed the wildlife like dolphins & seals. Lovely afternoon.
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Jennifer
Sep 8, 2024
More than I bargained on an already great trip - Parking as in all of Ireland can be a doozy. It was little unclear where to enter the marina- there’s gates kind of everywhere, but there’s a little free lot west of the ahoy cafe that is perfect. We parked about a block east of there is a mother free lot. Not bad but more walking than our accessibility challenged bodies would have liked.
Get there early to get a good seat. Though I do t think there was a bad place to be on the boat.
The crew were so pleasant.
The weather was gorgeous. We dressed for cool on the water and I was downright hot before we started going. I didn’t need any of the extra layers and was very comfortable.
The soundtrack on the way to Slieve League taught about the bay and the area. It’s a bit out, but when get there-majestic! People at the top are TINY. it was so impressive. Worth every penny and had an amazing experience.
On our way back to the marina, the captain announced there had been a whale sighting so we were going to make a detour. We made our way to a different part of the bay and after a lot of looking, found about 10 or so dolphins frolicking like it was sea world. They were delightful. And amidst all of that, the whale!! I can’t even explain how impressive it was to see this incredible creature. A huge bonus!
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Trip543865
May 31, 2025
Skip TripAdvisor - Brilliant trip, but shocked to learn that tickets price from provider was €33, paid TripAdvisor €54, obviously I expected a mark up but thought that was too high, will go directly to provider next time.
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Linerguy
Sep 25, 2024
Slieve League from the sea! - Overall we had a lovely time, but there were a few things that sort of irked us.
First, the trip was supposed to start at 11:30 a.m., but people were late and we didn't get underway until almost noon. The way I see it, it doesn't make sense to hold up dozens of people who were thoughtful enough to arrive on time just to accommodate four people who weren't.
Next, we sat on the top deck, thinking we would have an excellent view. Instead, the seats are so close together, and the rows so narrow that it's nearly impossible to see when people on the end seats stand up and take photos. If you were in the middle seats and wanted to stand up and go to the rail, you'd have to fight your way through people who didn't want to stand who were sitting on either side of you. We were lucky to encounter a pod of dolphins, and the captain stopped the boat while they swam around us. Problem was, the people in the end seats would stand at the rail, and so we couldn't really see them. In the company's defense, they did have signs posted on the rail, asking people to not block other people's view, but they said nothing to them when they did.
Some information given in the pre-recorded narration was not correct. As we were passing the coastline on our way to Slieve League, it said that the Cunard liner, LUSITANIA, had called there. Being an ocean liner enthusiast and the author of several books on ocean liners - not to mention a collector of ocean liner memorabilia, including items from LUSTANIA - I'm 100% certain the ship did not call anywhere in County Donegal. The only Irish port LUSITANIA called at was Queenstown (now Cobh), where she anchored off Roche's Point. The ship would also occasionally call at Fishguard in Wales on her way to and from Liverpool. County Donegal would be nearly 400 nautical miles out of her way.
Having said all this, I will say the crew were super friendly, and we felt perfectly safe. Slieve League is incredible, and although we've seen it from atop, it was amazing to see it at sea level.
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