Kinsale Harbour Tour: Family-Friendly Boat Adventure

Discover Kinsale Harbour’s beauty with family-friendly boat tours. Enjoy fishing, wildlife, and narrated sightseeing with an experienced captain. Book your adventure today!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kinsale - Kinsale harbours man-made fortifications, natural coves, islands, beaches, and wildlife. Try your hand at fishing, pulling up a lobster pot, and piloting the boat under the supervision of our skipper.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Our boat tour, based in Kinsale, County Cork, provides family-friendly boat tours of Kinsale Harbour and the Bandon River. We offer mackerel and lobster fishing, interaction with wildlife, and sightseeing tours in Kinsale Harbour. Explore Kinsale Harbour’s man-made fortifications, natural coves, islands, beaches, and wildlife with your tour guide, in…

Location
Food U
Pier Road
The boat is across the road from Foodu Cafe on the main slip. Your captain will be waiting on board
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Camper22902260190
Apr 16, 2025
Irish wit and hospitality at its best - How do I post this? Brian was beyond amazing. He kept our group of 8 comfortable, entertained and joyous. Blankets at the ready, a lovely dog with sea legs and stories a plenty. He united me and my sister with our relatives who we are meeting for pints this evening. He found transport for 16 on Easter Sunday. We pulled up lobster traps Don’t miss this. Best part of our journey to Kinsale.
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V7699vspaulr
Apr 16, 2025
Harbor Fun with Captain Brian and Alfie! - Our tour group had an absolute blast on the Kinsale Wellness on Water harbor cruise with Captain Brian Roberts and his trusty (and very friendly) dog, Alfie. The 1.5-hour cruise was the perfect way to take in the beauty of Kinsale from the water while soaking up local charm and humor. Captain Brian has the famous Irish "gift of the gab" and proudly admits that some of his stories might be, let’s say… enhanced — though we’re pretty sure it's 90% truth and only 10% blarney. Either way, his storytelling had us entertained from start to finish, and his knowledge of the area’s history and sights made the tour both fun and informative. He also offers a longer 3-hour cruise with options for fishing and checking lobster pots — we’ll definitely be back for that next time! Highly recommend this tour if you're in Kinsale. It’s laid-back, scenic, and full of laughs — and Alfie is worth the ticket alone!
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557lisam557
Apr 16, 2025
Just do it! - Captain Brian was able to accommodate a tour at the last minute, which was very much appreciated! Loved the stories and history along the way, and the humor! The boat was comfortable and allowed me to enjoy not only the captain’s stories and history lessons but the AMAZING scenery around us. Highly recommend!
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Aboha
Apr 12, 2025
Fantastic tour! - We had a really enjoyable afternoon in Kinsale harbour aboard Brian's boat. Brian is a wonderful host, keeping us all entertained with his stories and local knowledge. Alfie is the cutest little dog. We also tried our hand at fishing, hauling a lobster pot and piloting the boat. I would really recommend this trip. It felt like we had been transported to another world!
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Loneranger7
Apr 8, 2025
Great trip and good company - We had a great morning with Brian. Full of facts, fiction and fun. He spent real time with us, entertained us, plied us with local mead and made us laugh. Highly recommended.
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508oisinm
Apr 5, 2025
The best boat tour in kinsale - We went the other day it was so amazing and cool the boat tour was so cool and Brian was a great captain the history is so cool he tell you everything I recommend it
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N4236eyjims
Apr 4, 2025
A fantastic day! - We had a great day out on the water with Brian and Alfie! We learned a lot about the area and had a lot of laughs. We even enjoyed a bit of fishing! This is a must-do experience in Kinsale. We’ll be back next year.
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Mary
Apr 2, 2025
The best way to experience Kinsale - We had a beautiful day out with friends and family. Brian and Alfie are fabulous hosts! We'd all highly recommend this excursion for small groups, family, or even individual travelers. We stay in Kinsale for several weeks each year, and every one of our friends agrees that it is the best part of their visit. Don't miss it!
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J9743qusamanthat
Mar 26, 2025
Kinsale at Sea is a MUST - Brian and Kinsale Wellness on Water is essential - My husband and I had the pleasure of spending a day with “Kinsale Wellness on Water” in beautiful Kinsale, Ireland, and it was an unforgettable experience. From start to finish, Brian, the captain, made us feel completely at ease and welcomed aboard his charming boat. Brian’s expertise and passion for the water were evident throughout the trip, as he provided fascinating insights into the area’s history and wildlife while ensuring a welcoming, comfortable and fun atmosphere. Whether we were cruising along the stunning coastline or just soaking in the peaceful surroundings, the experience was truly magical, and one of the best parts of our Ireland trip. One of the highlights was meeting Brian’s adorable dog, Alfie. Alfie is an absolute delight and added an extra touch of warmth to the day, (quite literally as it was a chilly March day, and the cuddles were much needed!). Watching him play first mate around the boat was such a joy, and it made the experience feel even more personal and welcoming. The boat itself was comfortable and the perfect setting for a leisurely day on the water. Whether you’re looking for relaxation, adventure, Kinsale information and sights, or just a peaceful escape, Wellness on Water offers the perfect balance. Brian and Alfie truly go above and beyond to make the experience special. Highly recommend this boat charter to anyone visiting Kinsale – it’s a must-do for a truly unique and memorable day out at sea.
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Rhiannon
Mar 18, 2025
Day Boat Trip - Thank you so much Captain Brian (and Alfie) for a perfect boat trip, would love to do it again very soon. Cheers, Rhiannon
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From $540 (Per Group)
up to 10 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).