Valentia Island Tour Experience

Per Person

€60

Age

4 years upwards

Group Size

Max 12 persons

Duration

1.5 hours

The Valentia Island Experience

Set sail on a shared experience with fellow guests and enjoy a Valentia Island tour from the water. This journey offers a welcoming and atmospheric introduction to one of Ireland’s most remarkable places along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Gliding across the sheltered waters of Valentia Harbour, guests discover a coastline shaped by centuries of stories. Once a Viking stronghold and a haven for monks seeking solitude, these waters later carried the world’s first successful transatlantic telegraph cable, linking Europe and North America and transforming global communication.

As the tour continues, cliffs rise from the sea and quiet coves reveal hints of the island’s layered past. Wildlife brings the journey to life with a resident seal colony resting on sun warmed rocks, gannets diving with effortless precision and dolphins often appearing near the harbour entrance. In the right season, a basking shark may drift silently beneath the surface, a gentle presence in these waters.

Designed as a comfortable and engaging experience for all, this scheduled afternoon tour allows guests to relax and take in Valentia’s timeless beauty at a gentle pace. It is a shared journey through heritage, wildlife and coastal character, an ideal way to discover the spirit of Valentia Island from the sea.

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Valentia Island

Tour Gallery

Elizabeth Skellig Bounty Valentia Island

Valentia harbour Wildlife Encounter during Tour

Valentia Island

In Preparation For the Tour

Ensure contact details, including email and full phone number with country code, are correct.
Guests must be reachable up to 72 hours before departure should we need to contact you.
Guests are advised to allow extra travel time for delays.
Arrive 30 minutes before departure.
It is recommended to check the weather forecast the night before.
Dress for changing weather conditions on the day of the tour - opt for light layers.
Closed footwear is essential on the boat - no flip-flops / Crocs / open shoes.
Bring a small water bottle.
A digital copy of the booking confirmation is required.

Valentia Island

Tour Highlights

Adventure awaits

Experience the freedom of the Atlantic aboard our luxury vessel, where every detail is designed for comfort and discovery.

Spectacular Coastal Scenery

Admire Kerry’s rugged coastline, dramatic cliffs, and hidden coves from the water.

Wildlife Encounters

Spot seals basking, cormorants diving, oystercatchers wading, and gulls soaring.

Local Expertise

Our crew are more than guides; they bring Valentia’s history, legends, and seafaring heritage to life.

Sea Caves & Rock Formations

Explore hidden caves and towering rock formations sculpted by the Atlantic.

Iconic Lighthouse

One of Ireland’s oldest lights, this beacon has guided vessels through the Atlantic since 1841.

Discover Route

Moments Worth Mooring For

Knightstown Village Marina, Valentia Island - Eircode V23 XR88

Per Person

€60

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Departs from Knightstown Marina, Valentia Island.
Timeless Stories, Expertly Told.
Breathtaking Coastal Views.
Harbour Life & Seabirds.

Testimonials

Hear from Our Happy Adventurers

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   Lorenzo Delmedico 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing experience! Mysticism and stars wars imprinting all unbelivable. Our skipper and Elisabeth a friendly and unique team. Lorenzo
  
 
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   Sarah jane Caldwell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Magical
  
 
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   Rachael Moore 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bucket list item checked! Highly recommend AquaTerra Boat Tours. The boat was sparkling clean, the crew were very friendly and informative, and the trip was incredible. I'd give them 10 stars if I could!
  
 
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   George Munroe 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has to be the best way to visit Skellig Michael. Elizabeth and Brendan are a great team and attentive in every way to their passengers' safety and comfort as well as able to share some craic appropriately. And their boat is a dream!
  
 
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   Aisling Quigley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Skellig landing tour was the absolute highlight of our trip to Kerry this summer. A long awaited bucket list wish, it didnt disappoint. The boat was a 10/10 experience between comfort, local knowledge and general hospitality from the team. We were extremely fortunate to have great weather conditions, but the overhead cover still made such a difference. We were so glad to have chosen AquaTerra. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking of booking. You won't regret it.
  
 
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   Daniel Scholl 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Seeing the Skelligs firsthand and landing on Skellig Michael are must do for anyone in the area and interested in history, sea birds, and or Star Wars but how you get there makes all the difference. There are a number of companies offering similar packages, but Elizabeth and Brendan were fantastic and most of all the boat! The boat was comfortable, fast, and managed the rough seas with an ease that seemed to slow down the other boats, plus you'll stay dry from all of the sea spray but won't miss any of the sites
  
 
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   Janine Frey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the incredible fortune to land on Skellig Michael Island with AquaTerra last month & it was most definitely the highlight of our time in Ireland. The crew was fantastic, the weather was perfect, & the island was breathtaking. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!!! Janine & Don
  
 
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   Piano Lover 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We traveled with AquaTerra Boat Tours to Skellig Michael, it was a fantastic experience. Elizabeth and Brendan are the best team. They are very informative and professional. The boat was clean and dry—very comfortable. We really enjoyed our day.
  
 
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   Matteo Lusignoli 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend going to Skellig Michael with AquaTerra!! Both the guide and the skeeper were very nice, but the main reason I recommend doing the excursion with them (with respect to other solutions) is their boat. It seemed to me more (or much more) confortable than other boats I saw doing the excursion from Portmagee, and when you are out in the ocean you thank god of being in a confortable and sheltered seat! Their boat is also not noisy, considering its powerful motors. Leaving from Knigthstown (on Valentia Island) instead of Portmagee is not a problem; in fact I found it more nice to have a first (and last) relaxing part in the boat trip, before going out in the ocean.