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GALWAY BAY BOAT TOURS

If you are looking for a unique way to explore Galway City and its surroundings, you might want to consider booking a boat tour with Galway Bay Boat Tours. This family-run business offers customised sightseeing trips around Galway Bay and the Claddagh, the historic fishing village that is home to the iconic Galway Hooker, the traditional wooden sailboat of the region.

Galway Bay Boat Tours has a variety of options to suit your preferences and budget. You can choose from a one-hour boat tour that takes you around the bay and gives you a glimpse of the maritime history and culture of Galway, a one-and-a-half-hour boat tour that includes a visit to the Galway Hooker workshop where you can learn more about the craftsmanship and heritage of these boats, a one-and-a-half-hour walking tour that covers the most photographed sights of Galway city such as the Spanish Arch, the Long Walk and the Port of Galway, or a private boat hire that allows you to create your own itinerary and enjoy a picnic on the river or a guided tour of the landmarks on your route.

Whichever option you choose, you will be accompanied by Ciaran Oliver, one of the last surviving fishing families of Claddagh, who will share his personal stories and insights into the life and history of this area. You will also have the opportunity to see some of the wildlife and scenery of Galway Bay, such as seal colonies, lighthouses, castles and islands. And if you are lucky, you might even catch a live performance of traditional Irish music onboard, featuring instruments such as the fiddle, accordion and bodhran.

Galway Bay Boat Tours is a great way to experience Galway from a different perspective and to connect with its rich maritime heritage. You can book your tour online via their website or by phone. Tours generally operate from April to October. Don’t miss this chance to see Galway City from the sea!

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An ideal way to see Galway and its coastline is by boat with Galway Bay Boat Tours. It is actually the only boat tour available in Galway. Galway was once a seafaring city, but in recent years, the bay has been over-fished and the younger generations have lost interest in boating. Galway Bay Boat Tours doesn’t want that to happen and wants visitors (as well as locals) to experience Galway from the water.

Fishing and boating goes back for generations in this family-run company, which offers one- and two-hour boat tours, fishing adventures and more. In the two-hour tour, families can learn about the traditional fishing boat, the Galway Hooker, and how in recent years there has been a revival for the boat and Galway residences are constructing new Hookers.

Or the boat tour can include part of the Claddagh Village, which was once the center of the fishing industry in Galway. Meet your captain, hop on the boat and then enjoy the bay breeze and idyllic views of Galway from the water.

Weekdays at 10 a.m. but tours can be tailored to your specific group or schedule. Reservations are required.

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The boat departs from the end of the Long Walk and specific directions are provided to you at booking. Life jackets are provided and required to be worn. The boats can fit about eight to 11 people. To board the boat, families will have to walk down a set of stone stairs with no railing to reach the boat. You don’t board at a traditional dock, but you are fully assisted by staff while walking down the stairs and getting onto the boat. Strollers cannot be used, however.

Parking near the dock is available.

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Looking to get out on Galway Bay? Want to spend half a day fishing or sail out to the Aran Islands? We have boats to suit everyone from a short trip out to Salthill to an overnight adventure to the Aran island’s. Our boats range in size from from 20 ft to 45 ft. We offer fishing, sailing, powerboating and a lot of other activities.

All of our boats are registered with the Department of the Marine. All of our skippers are highly experienced and fully qualified.

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Galway hooker workshop & boat tour.

Immerse yourself in the tradition of the Galway Hooker, integral to Galway’s identity since the 1800s. This tour includes a motorboat excursion around Claddagh and Galway Bay, offering insights into the heritage of these iconic fishing boats. Duration: 1.5 hours. Price: Starting from €30 per person.

Claddagh & Docklands Walking Tour

Take a stroll with Ciaran through Galway’s historic city center, visiting its most picturesque spots such as the Spanish Arch, Long Walk, and Port of Galway. Discover the city’s fishing heritage and pay a visit to the Galway Hooker workshop. Duration: 1.5 hours. Price: Starting from €15 per person.

Private Boat Hire

Craft your own bespoke boat journey on Galway Bay. Gather your loved ones for a picnic along the riverbank amidst the lively ambiance of Galway City or opt for a guided exploration of Salthill and its landmarks. Price: Starting from €100.

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Galway Hooker Workshop & Boat Tour

A visit to Galway would not be complete without spending some time with a Galway Hooker in our workshop – the traditional wooden fishing boats that are synonymous with Galway since the 1800’s.

The Oliver family sail these boats today around Claddagh as their ancestors did, including their great grand uncle, King of the Claddagh Martin Oliver.

With the Galway Hooker Workshop you get to learn about the history of these remarkable wooden boats and gather an understanding of the restoration process by taking part in it.

What You Can Expect

• Learn the heritage of these boats, that were used to transport cargo around Galway Bay, to Connemara and the Aran Islands.
• Get an insight into the magical experience of sailing these boats on Galway Bay. 
• See a Galway hooker under restoration and learn how you can get involved and be part of the revival story.
• Watch traditional boat building methods including the expertise required for the selection of native oak and larch and wood shaping.

This tour includes a 1 hour motorboat trip with Ciaran around Claddagh as he talks about life in the old fishing village where he and his ancestors grew up.

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