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The Meeting of the Waters, Dinis Island, Lakes of Killarney
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17 Ratings
Killarney
Explore the scenic Lakes of Killarney on a traditional boat tour. Navigate narrow river systems and enjoy breathtaking views. Book your adventure today!
Explore the scenic Lakes of Killarney on a traditional boat tour. Navigate narrow river systems and enjoy breathtaking views. Book your adventure today!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Old Weir Bridge - Offers stunning views of a charming double arch stone bridge that connects Killarney’s upper lake with the other lakes. Visitors might be fortunate enough to witness skilled boatmen expertly navigating the swift currents beneath the arches, which is particularly remarkable given the traditional design of their boats.
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- Old Weir Bridge - Offers stunning views of a charming double arch stone bridge that connects Killarney’s upper lake with the other lakes. Visitors might be fortunate enough to witness skilled boatmen expertly navigating the swift currents beneath the arches, which is particularly remarkable given the traditional design of their boats.
- Meeting of the Waters - The convergence point of Killarney’s three lakes.
- Ross Castle - A splendid example of a 15th-century castle that overlooks Ross Bay. The castle has been fully restored using traditional techniques, and visitors can explore it before embarking on this tour. Guests will have the opportunity to capture fantastic photos of the castle from the lake as they depart and return.
- Brickeen Bridge - During the tour, we will leisurely pass under Brickeen Bridge, which connects Lough Leane and The Muckross Lake.
- Dinis Cottage - A charming old hunting lodge situated on the shores of Muckross Lake. Guests can choose to stop here for a coffee or ice cream before continuing their journey.
What's Included
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Licensed Tour Guide
Additional Information
This tour provides guests with the chance to explore the most picturesque spots on the Lakes of Killarney. It includes a comprehensive exploration of both Lough Leane and The Muckross Lake, while also venturing into narrow river systems, offering guests a unique view only accessible on traditional open boats. The expertise and experience of the drivers…
This tour provides guests with the chance to explore the most picturesque spots on the Lakes of Killarney. It includes a comprehensive exploration of both Lough Leane and The Muckross Lake, while also venturing into narrow river systems, offering guests a unique view only accessible on traditional open boats. The expertise and experience of the drivers are showcased as they skillfully navigate the shallow river channels, steering the boat beneath overhanging trees and shrubs. The tours are fully guided, filled with plenty of Irish humor and enjoyment. A fantastic scenic tour that should not be missed.
Location
Ross Castle
Ross Road
We are located at Ross Pier, directly in front of the castle. Ask for Charlie.
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
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(17 Ratings)
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J7891mldenisf
Jul 10, 2024
A must do when in Killarney! - We had a great trip to the meeting of the waters and Dinis!
Friends were down from Wexford and we brought them down to the boat tour and they loved every minute of it!
They can't wait for their next trip to Killarney to try one of the other tours. The Gap Trip is the next one!
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N7993lxsiobhanb
Jul 9, 2024
Spectacular boat trip - Our group consisted of two families, 4 adults & 5 children. We cycled from Killarney to Muckross House & onto Dinis Cottage. We had booked our boat trip from Dinis Cottage to Ross Castle with Tony. He said it wasn’t a problem to take our bikes across as well. He was very knowledgeable of the lakes and gave us a wonderful tour of the history and folklore. The weather was spectacular and the views were amazing. Tony was a pleasure to deal with and we will no doubt book with them again. 5 stars for definite.
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Annatq1947eq
Aug 6, 2023
Fantastic experience - Our boat trip was a fantastic experience. Charlie was a super guide and he knew so much history which made our trip extra special. He took his time taking us around and stopping at different sites to tell us about them and answering our questions. The views of the lakes and mountains of Killarney were most spectacular,
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Alisonmz2489nb
Jul 30, 2023
Best Boat Tour with Tales of Yore and Laughs Galore - Tony was a hoot and made it so much fun! We learned about the geology of the three lakes and the mountains above. It was exciting as the currents changed and as we ducked low or shifted weight - all very mild and of course safe… if future travelers are at all nervous, don’t be & just book it! All along we heard stories including history of Queen Victoria, Ross Castle, and more curent humorous tales. The most beautiful and fun part of our Irish trip so far. Tony makes it a blast! Or was it Patrick? Lol. Inside joke.
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Carolin_l
May 19, 2023
Nice boat trip - Very nice boat trip, beautiful nature and a great guide! This tour is a nice way to explore the national Park!
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Ciaram712
Aug 6, 2022
Wonderful experience - We really enjoyed this experience, a group of 9 of us turned up on the wrong day but this was no problem to our tour guide Charlie he brought us out anyway. Charlie is full of knowledge of the all the history and a really friendly man. Overall a brilliant experience
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Susan_k
Jun 7, 2022
Magical Boat Tour! - Don’t miss this tour! Charlie is just wonderful! Full of great history and fun facts. His boat is lovely! Unfortunately for us we had a very windy day so were unable to go past the island. We did get to the island and spent an hour walking it and seeing the ruins a d also stumbled on a herd of deer during our walk. The view of Toss Castle from the water is stunning! So grateful for Charlie and his boat! 🍀
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Anila_k
Oct 29, 2021
The trip was worth. Mr... - The trip was worth. Mr Charlie was very friendly and was full of knowledge about the history of Killarney. He explained everything in detai throughout the trip. This is really an unforgettable one.
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Martin_k
Aug 28, 2021
Outstanding - This was a truly amazing boat trip. I would highly recommend it. Taking the first boat in the morning will give you the opportunity to spot the white tail eagles. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, professional, welcoming and friendly. His local knowledge was oustanding and paid homage to the magical landscape, its history, flora and fauna. Thank you so much for the great experience. This was the highlight of our stay in Killarney.
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Janet
Aug 11, 2021
Highlight of Killarney trip - As a big family group of 30+ we were at first surprised to see 3 little boats for our big crew. As soon as we stepped on board with our captain Mike, we knew we were in for a fantastic trip. Mike was full of knowledge, jokes, tales and overall friendliness throughout the whole journey. We saw the most spectacular views of the lakes and mountains of Killarney that you would not get elsewhere. It was most definitely the highlight of our family weekend in Killarney and I personally will be returning to join the boat tour again! Highly recommended, 10/10.
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