Killary Fjord Boat Tours

Leenane

Overview

1h 30min
The view of Killary from the shore is certainly a spectacular one, but taking to the water here gives you a whole new perspective. Our cruise starts at Nancy’s Point, just West of Leenane Village, on the South side of the Killary. From there we set off towards the the mouth of the Fjord. Take in the panoramic views of the surrounding landscape – hills rising steeply from the silvery sea, with frequent shifts in light and shadow creating different colours on the peaks and valleys. Deep green fields and occasional stands of trees contrast with heathery bogs. The fjord’s sheltered waters are perfect for mussel farming and you will see the ropes at several points on the fjord. You will also see some circular salmon farms, closer to the shore. Sheep dot the hills. Towards the mouth of the fjord is a small island, which has a Victorian range marker on it. This is the point at which dolphins typically emerge if they are in the vicinity. They like to swim alongside the ship, offering spectacular views.

Current opening times

Monday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Monday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Wednesday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Wednesday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Thursday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Thursday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Friday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Friday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Saturday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Sunday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Paid Visit
  • Covid-19 Guidelines
  • Credit Card Accepted
  • Car Parking Available
  • Guide Dogs Welcomed
  • Toilets
  • Food On Site
  • Wifi
  • Retail On Site
  • Audio Guide Available
  • Mobile Ticket Accepted
  • Paper Ticket Accepted
  • Families
  • Sightseeing
  • Watersports & Activities
  • Kids
  • Solo Visitors
  • Friends
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Mature visitors
Our cruise starts at Nancy’s Point, just West of Leenane Village, on the South side of the Killary. From there we set off towards the West and travel for 45 minutes to the mouth of the Fjord, before turning to make our way East back to Nancy’s Point. The total duration is 90 minutes.

The views of the surrounding landscape are lovely – hills rising steeply from the silvery sea, with frequent shifts in light and shadow creating different colours on the peaks and valleys. Deep green fields and occasional stands of trees contrast with heathery bogs.
The cruise offers a great way to take in the dramatic sweep of the landscape, as you pass between the Twelve Bens and the Maam Turk mountains to the South, in County Galway; and the Mweelrea mountains to the North in County Mayo, as well as the views out to the Atlantic at the mouth of the fjord.

The fjord’s sheltered waters are perfect for mussel farming and you will see the ropes at several points on the fjord. You will also see some circular salmon farms, closer to the shore. Sheep dot the hills.

Towards the mouth of the fjord is a small island, which has a Victorian range marker on it. This is the point at which dolphins typically emerge if they are in the vicinity. They like to swim alongside the ship, offering spectacular views.

Contact details

  • Nancy's Point
  • Leenane
  • Ireland
0872359136
info@killaryfjord.com
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