The Skellig Experience
Overview
Current opening times
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Facilities
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Paid Visit
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Covid-19 Guidelines
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Credit Card Accepted
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Car Parking Available
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Guide Dogs Welcomed
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Toilets
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Mobile Ticket Accepted
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Paper Ticket Accepted
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Families
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Sightseeing
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Watersports & Activities
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Walking and Hiking
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Kids
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Solo Visitors
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Friends
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Nature & Wildlife
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Mature visitors
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Nature Lovers
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Adventure Seekers
The price includes entrance to The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre and Audio Visual and a 2.5 hour cruise that circles the Skellig Islands.
- Depart daily March - October/November weather depending
- Please ensure that the contact information you have provided us is correct (email, phone numbers etc.) including the country code for telephone numbers as we will need to keep you updated on the trip schedule/weather conditions etc. Please enter a valid email address that you can check when travelling as any sailing cancellations will be done via email and to the email address given at the time of booking
- We cannot take responsibility for non receipt of any cancellation email
- Refunds will only be given on days that sailings are cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. The Skipper’s decision is final
- For around cruises our family ticket includes 2 adults and 2 children under the ages of 12 years. If on arrival the children are over the age of 12 years extra payment will be required
- Around Skellig Cruises are 2.5 hours and depart at different intervals throughout the day
- Once you arrive back at The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre you can enjoy a wholesome meal in our fully licensed restaurant or pick up some souvenirs in our Gift Shop
For bookings less than 10 people
- If you cancel your reservation more than 48 hours in advance of the departure time, you will receive a refund. However, when refunds are issued, the transaction commission charged by our payment partner Stripe is not refunded. This commission is kept by Stripe
- A cancellation fee of 50% of the amount paid will be applied for cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance
- No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance of the departure time, or in the case for a no show
For bookings more than 10 people
- If you cancel your reservation more than 7 days in advance of the departure time, you will receive a refund. However, when refunds are issued, the transaction commission charged by our payment partner Stripe is not refunded. This commission is kept by Stripe
- No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than 7 days in advance of the departure time or in case of no-show
- Cruises depart from The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre on Valentia Island V23 YD52
- We advise arriving 45 minutes prior to your tour departure time
- There is a restaurant area onsite where you can purchase food and drinks for your tour. Please let us know in advance if you have any special requirements
- Prior to boat departure you will have time to register, take a tour of the Skellig Centre and view our audio visual displays. Please remember to use the toilet here before departure as there are no toilets on the boat
- PLEASE NOTE: All boat tours are weather dependent, and some departures may be cancelled if the skipper deems sea conditions unfavourable