Relax and enjoy a traditional open boat trip around Killarney’s beautiful lakes arranged by Charlie. Ross Castle Boat Tours provides scenic boat tours. We can arrange boat tours to suit your requirements.

Contact Charlie on 00353851742997 or by email at – rosscastleboattours@hotmail.com

All boats are licenced by Killarney National Park.

All boats are certified by the Dept. Of Marine.

All drivers hold a Certificate of Competency.

The following picturesque locations are serviced on a daily basis:

Dinis Cottage
Innisfallen Island
Gap of Dunloe
Lord Brandon’s Cottage
Meeting of the Waters
O’Sullivan’s Cascade
Muckross House

Tour Information:
Dinis Cottage – Meeting of the Waters: Boats leave Ross Castle regularly and travel through the lower and middle lakes to where the three lakes meet, a brief stop at Dinis Cottage is a highlight of the tour. This tour is ideal for those looking to experience the true beauty of The Lakes of Killarney with a side serving of history included. Duration – 1 hour and 30 minutes approx.

Innisfallen Island: Boats leave Ross Castle regularly. A short boat journey through Ross Bay transports our guests to one of Ireland’s oldest monastic settlements. Landing on Innisfallen Island, visitors observe a12th Century Monastic ruins. The island, a place of peace and tranquility enjoys 21 acres, with a scenic trail around the shoreline to be explored. Last boat leaves the island at 5.00pm.

Lord Brandon’s Cottage – Gap of Dunloe: Boats leave Ross Castle daily at 10.30am and travel through the three lakes to Lord Brandon’s Cottage. Here you can avail of refreshments before continuing your journey to Kate Kearney’s Cottage or you may return by boat to Ross Castle. Boats leave Lord Brandon’s Cottage at 2.00pm. Duration – 1 hour and 30 minutes each way approx.

We aim to offer a tailored service to all visitors and for larger groups, a combination of the above or other tours can also arranged.

Contact information

118 Woodlawn Park, Killarney, Co. Kerry

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