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Achill Island Day Tour

Discover the beauty, history, and character of Achill Island on a relaxed day tour by boat aboard our Noirin Bán.

Achill Island Day Tour Overview

Departure Point: Blacksod Bay
Boat:Noirin Bán
Duration: Full Day Experience

Your tour begins with a comfortable boat crossing to Dugort Pier, your landing point on Achill Island. The journey itself is part of the adventure, offering coastal views and the chance to spot marine wildlife along the way.

Once ashore, you have plenty of free time to explore Achill at your own pace.

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Time to Explore

Dugort village is just a short walk from the pier and provides an excellent base for your day. Nearby attractions include the Deserted Village, one of Achill’s most historic sites, and The Achill Experience Aquarium and Visitor Centre, where you can learn more about the island’s marine life and heritage.

For those who wish to explore further, bike hire is available locally, allowing you to visit iconic locations such as Keel Beach and the stunning Keem Bay. Local bus tours also run throughout the day and offer an easy way to see more of the island without rushing.

Optional Boat Trip to the Croaghaun Cliffs

Enhance your day with an optional boat trip to view the Croaghaun Sea Cliffs, the highest cliffs in Ireland. Rising dramatically from the Atlantic Ocean, this experience showcases Achill’s wild and unspoiled coastline and is a highlight for many visitors.

Food and Local Hospitality

There is no shortage of cafés, pubs, and restaurants on Achill Island, giving you plenty of options to relax and enjoy lunch or refreshments during your visit.

A Complete Achill Island Experience

This tour offers the perfect balance of scenic boat travel and free time on land, allowing you to shape your own Achill Island adventure. Whether you are interested in history, beaches, dramatic landscapes, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, this day tour provides an unforgettable way to experience the island.

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What a brilliant trip to Blacksod and the lighthouse today. It was a great visit out and to get to see the lighthouse and it’s history and more history about the area. The lighthouse is fascinating with how it works and the role of the weather station in WW2. The lobster was an unexpected bonus!! The boat trip was fantastic thanks to all for making such a wonderful family trip out and especially to Jed for skippering the boat and being great at making the day extra special for the kids!

Diana B
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Had the most amazing boat trip today with Jed to Blacksod. Fantastic trip across the bay to to meet the wonderful character Jerry Sweeney who was a fountain of knowledge regarding this history of Blacksod. The kids had a ball, driving the boat was the highlight of their holiday. Will definitely book again when we are back in Achill.

Jackie B
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Thanks for a lovely fishing trip this evening. Perfect weather conditions and we caught lots of Mackerel and a few Pollock. Jed was a great Captain who went out of his way to make sure we all caught some fish! I woud highly recommend doing a trip with Wild West Boat Tours!

Denise M
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Absolutely fantastic experience from begining to end. The relaxed way in which the day was handled was underpinned by confident professional seamanship. highly recommended. the island itself was very interesting and a delight to visit. not to be missed.

Joseph M