Blasket Islands Ferry. Dingle Bay, Co Kerry. Guided. 50 minutes.

Blasket Islands Ferry. Dingle Bay, Co Kerry. Guided. 50 minutes.

Take the fast (50 minute) passenger ferry from Dingle Marina to Great Blasket Island – the most westerly point in Europe – is the largest Island of a group of islands located 3 miles off the tip of the Dingle Peninsula 13 kilometres west of Dingle town.

As you leave the harbour, keep a look out for Fungie the dolphin at the entrance to Dingle Harbour, then sit back and soak in the scenery as you round Slea Head and approach Great Blasket Island.

The island, evacuated in 1953, was home to many famous Irish writers including Peig Sayers. In the past few years a number of the houses have been restored and amenities provided for visitors to the island, giving a unique view into times gone by.

Great Blasket Island is ideal for walkers. During your visit you can take in the natural beautify of 1100 acres of unspoilt largely mountainous terrain, relax on the beautiful beach or explore the abandoned village and the fascinating cultural and literary history of the island.

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Stop At: Blasket Islands, Dunquin Pier Dunquin, Dingle Ireland

Take the fast (50 minute) passenger ferry from Dingle Marina to Great Blasket Island – the most westerly point in Europe – is the largest Island of a group of islands located 3 miles off the tip of the Dingle Peninsula 13 kilometres west of Dingle town

Duration: 50 minutes