Enjoy a day trip to historic Inis Oírr, the smallest of the Aran Islands.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Mobile ticketing: Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
Duration 6 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Enjoy a luxury ferry from Galway to the smallest of the Aran Islands
Immerse yourself in the small fishing village atmosphere
Experience white sandy beaches, O'Brien's Castle or the Plassey Shipwreck
Relax in one of the island's bars, restaurants or tea rooms

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Discover a unique culture, landscape and way of life on this island day trip from Galway. Sail back in time and immerse yourself in a small fishing village atmosphere. Prepare for a warm Irish welcome as you board the morning ferry from the harbor at Rossaveel. Enjoy full bar and refreshment service on this luxury vessel as you voyage out into the Atlantic. Jump off the boat when you dock and find yourself in a walker’s paradise of breath-taking scenery. Hire a bike or hop on a tour and admire spectacular flora unique to the island and area. Enjoy white sandy beaches, and visit O'Brien's Castle or the site of the Plassey Shipwreck. Relax in one of the island's bars, restaurants or tea rooms, perhaps enjoying some traditional live music. Enjoy the special atmosphere of this little island before picking up your ferry back to Rossaveel at 4:30 PM.

Includes

Return ferry to Inis Oírr from Rossaveel Harbour.

Parking fees at Rossaveel Harbour
Tours on the island
Transportation from and to meeting point

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Meeting point

Exchange your voucher for a ferry ticket at the ferry terminal in Rossaveel. You can also exchange your voucher atthe Aran Island Ferries offices in Galway city at 37-39 Forster Street, or the Kinlay House Hostel (ground floor), Merchants Road.

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Important information

Know before you go

Sailing time to Inis Oírr is approximately 55 minutes
Outbound ferry departs from Rossaveel Harbor at 10:30 AM
Return ferry departs from Inis Oírr pier at 4:30 PM
Allow one hour driving time from the Galway city to the port (23 miles)
It is recommended to be at the port 30 minutes prior to departure
Parking is available at the pier
Dogs are allowed on board, if kept on a lead and on the outside deck at all times

Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)

Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)

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