Fastnet Rock Lighthouse & Cape Clear Island tour departing Baltimore. West Cork.

After your ferry crossing passing Carbery’s 100 Isles, arrive at Cape Clear Island, spend some free time exploring this Gaeltacht Island, learning about the island’s culture, the islander life, including old traditions and traditional farming.
Discover the island’s ancient standing stones, Napoleonic Tower, Dún an Óir Castle , 12th century church and visit the memorial on the Island to the 1979 Fastnet Yacht Race Disaster. See the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse in the distance on one of the walking trials or enjoy lunch at one of the island’s bars and restaurants.
After lunch re-board the ferry travelling to see the lighthouse. Catch a glimpse of the magnificent whales and dolphins en route! We circumnavigate ‘An Carraig Aonair` or the ‘Lonely Rock’ taking in its history and culture. Once we have circled the Rock twice, to get the perfect photo, we head for home enjoying the spectacular scenery until we reach our final port.

Join this tour from Baltimore harbour, with a crossing on the ferry through the beautiful waters of Roaring Water Bay

The Baltimore Beacon is a white-painted stone beacon at the entrance to the harbour at Baltimore, County Cork, Ireland. The beacon was built at the order of the British government following the 1798 Rebellion. It was part of a series of lighthouses and beacons dotted around the Irish coast, forming a warning system. The locals call him Lot’s Wife with a wink after a biblical figure that solidified into a pillar of salt!

Cape Clear Island is situated off the coast of West Cork on the Wild Atlantic Way. The Island is 8 miles by ferry from the mainland and is the nearest inhabited area to the famous Fastnet Rock Lighthouse. It is three and a half miles long by one and a half miles wide and has a permanent Irish speaking population of 130 which increases significantly during the summer months.

After lunch on Cape Clear island re board the ferry and travel out to Fastnet Lighthouse. After we have circled the Rock twice, in different directions, so all passengers can get the perfect photo, we head for home enjoying the spectacular scenery until we reach our final port

On the ferry the captain will show you the real Wild Atlantic Way! You might even catch a glimpse of the magnificent whales and dolphins en-route to the island and the lighthouse.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Ticket details from Baltimore
Meet point; Baltimore pier, Baltimore harbour, Baltimore , West Cork, Ireland https://goo.gl/maps/DH9JVBpxbNmVzMHH7
At the harbour the ferry is operated by Cape Clear Ferries
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before scheduled start time to board
Contact number: +353 (0)86 3465 110 (Baltimore boat) or +353 (0)87 3899 711
Parking: There is a public car park at the harbour, Please ensure you are there early as spaces fill up fast.
What to bring: Weather is much cooler and windy at sea, so please bring warm. layered, wind and rainproof gear.
We carry sufficient Lifejackets for each individual person, along with life rafts, a rescue boat & all other required safety equipment.
Everyone who is close to or on water should wear a correctly fitted life jacket.
This activity is weather dependent, and the Skipper has the final say on the day.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Ireland Wild Escapes.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Dublin.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 24 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.