Took a day trip to inis mor inishmore and it was, by far, our best day in ireland. High garden located in doolin in the region of clare, this detached vacation home and is 40. Inis meain will a whole lot quieter but its an island i much prefer to walk as opposed to cyling, to see the historical sites. It is a natural stop along the wild atlantic way, and also well connected with dublin, which is just a. Once it got out to galway bay is was pitching and rolling like mad. The isle of inishmore combines both style and comfort ensuring your crossing is an relaxing as it is memorable. There is a daily ferry service to inishbofin all year round. Inis mor is the largest of the three aran islands 7,635 acres and includes several ancient stone forts and churches among its antiquities. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Inis mor inishmore meaning big island is the largest and most travelled to of the aran islands. For timetables and more information on the ferry service please check out the ferry websites. She is named after inishmore, the largest of the aran islands. The isle of inishmore runs on the rosslare pembroke route. Clai ban staff informed us that we could drive 2 12 hours to rossaveal and take the commuter ferry at.
Irish ferries is a large and well established company with multiple routes from the uk to ireland. You can find information on both aran ferries and aer arann. The trip is about 2 hours and i will bet there were many, many seasick people. How to get from new york to inishmore by plane, bus, ferry. The tour includes a dramatic cruise below the cliffs as well and for 60, it is a steal.
Nov 25, 2019 the ferry service from rossaveal to inis mor runs all through the year, although the number of crossing may be reduced in the winter. Car parking is available at rossaveal and their also a shuttle bus which leaves galway city in time to get you to the ferry. Large ships with bar facilities and rapid transit times. Ferries to the aran islands depart from rossaveel port in connemara, 37 kilometres west of galway city centre. Still maintaining aspects of traditional irish life, the islands fascinate the thousands of visitors who make the journey every year. The ferry service is aboard the fast, comfortable ferry the island discovery. This ship is a fine vessel, a beautiful ship and a liner compared to the stena europe, it looks newer and it is built in 1997. It is possible to travel to inishmore, inis mor inisheer inis oirr or inishmaan inis meain by passenger ferry from doolin in co. It is also easily accessed to by dublin a few hours via the m.
We will be happy to go through the times, dates, extra sailings and all other information you will require. Sailing times aran islands cliffs of moher doolin2aran ferries. Irish ferries onboard isle of inishmore rosslare to pembroke. We are thinking of taking the ferry to inishmore but were wondering if we need to catch the bus in galway to rossaveel or if we can just drive to rossaveel and pick up the ferry there if we can just catch the ferry in rossaveel, can we prebuy ticketsis there a ferry schedule for leaving from rossaveel. The aran islands are the most popular islands for visitors and ferry services to all three islands depart from both rossaveal in connemara and doolin in county clare. Doolin ferry aran islands daily sailings book ferry. Ms isle of inishmore is a roro ferry owned by irish ferries and operated on their rosslarepembroke service. Ferry to inishmore from rossaveel rick steves travel forum. How to get from new york to inishmore by plane, bus, ferry or. The ferry service from rossaveal to inis mor runs all through the year, although the number of crossing may be reduced in the winter. It is semicircular, resting on the edge of a perpendicular cliff rising 100 metres out of the ocean. In the local area there are good walks, boat rides and dun aongusa fort. Aran islands ferry sailing times doolin ferry sailing times. Isle of inishmore, which is irish for big island, is just like a populated island, and as such offers all the facilities and amenities that people expect.
Enjoy the convenience of our daily shuttle bus service, departing from galway city or travel by car and take a leisurely 1hour drive along the wild atlantic way to our ferry terminal in rossaveel. Ferries in galway best ferries with photos, maps and directions. As with the rossaveal ferry, we would strongly suggest booking your ferry tickets in advance. Compare irish ferries timetables, prices and book tickets. Doolin ferry aran islands daily sailings book ferry clare.
Clai ban staff informed us that we could drive 2 12 hours to rossaveal and take the commuter ferry at 6. Aran islands hotel can arrange minibus tours, pony and horsedrawn carriage rides and rental bikes. Book your tickets online for aran island ferries, galway. Click here to view the sailing times from doolin, co. If you do walk do not miss cathaoir synge synges chair, its signposted but is off the main trail. The name of the ferry is tautologous, since inishmore derives from the irish for big island. The next time i took a ferry across the irish sea, i booked with irish ferries, and have have taken 6 trips with them since. Book your trip with doolin2aran ferries ferry doolin. Home rates timetables inis mor inis meain inis oirr island info inis mor inis meain inis oirr news events links faq about contact book. Ferry services are available to the aran islands from doolin in co. Aran island ferries irelands largest domestic ferries. Ms isle of inishmore is a roro ferry owned by irish ferries and operated on their rosslare pembroke service. The unique island of inishbofin is located only 10 kilometers off the north connemara coast, and is only a 30 minute crossing from the idyllic fishing village of cleggan, just a few minutes drive from clifden. Upon arriving in kilronan, inishmores main village, i rented a bike at the pier then set out on my ride across the island.
Ferries in galway best ferries with photos, maps and. Aran islands tour tips and guide for firsttime travelers. Ferry tickets book ferries to france, ireland, holland. By ferry from galway rossaveal to the aran islands the rossaveal port is located about 20 miles away from the centre of galway, and is the more popular access point to the aran islands. Heres what it found just as in jm synges time, the newspaper reports, the islands can feel lost in time. Their ship the isle of inishmore operates the pembroke to rosslare route and on board you will find a full range of facilities including free wifi, a brassiere, childrens play areas and shops. Pembroke is the historic home of the pembroke welsh. Aran island ferries galway 2020 all you need to know.
The timetable is as follows a bus will connect with all sailings. Stayed at forster court hotel across the street from the aran island ferry office, and wandered over to the office to see if a day trip was possible in december. This aran islands tour from galway includes a roundtrip ferry trip to aran islands and an entrance fee to cliffs of moher and atlantic edge. There are 6 ways to get from new york to inishmore by plane, bus, ferry or train. Operating for many years, and all year round to all 3 islands, your safety and comfort is assured.
Book your trip aran island cliffs of moher doolin2aran ferries. These days things are slightly easier, with a daily ferry schedule as well as lightaircraft service. Their ship the isle of inishmore operates the pembroke to rosslare route and on board you will find a full range of facilities including free wifi, a brassiere, childrens play areas and shops about pembroke. Sailing times and prices for inis mor aran island ferries. Aferry is the worlds largest online ferry ticket distribution network providing the ability to book more than 80 major european ferry operators, and over 1200 ferry routes throughout the uk, france, spain, ireland, holland, the mediterranean and the rest of europe, as well as locations in africa, asia, australia, new zealand, canada and america. We were in doolin when a busload of tourists arrived and boarded the ferry. It is well known internationally with over 50 different monuments of christian, pre christian and celtic mythological heritage.
Inishmore sitting pretty in galway bay are the aran islands inis mor, inis meain and inis oirr the last lands to the west before you reach america. The island is a lively place at night, with great irish music and dance shows. If travelling to inishbofin you must board at cleggan pier near clifden. Passengers enjoy worldclass dining and bar service, stunning outer decks offering panoramic views, and a club class lounge that boasts free snacks and drinks and reserved seating. Just to answer a few questions and give you the best advice please note the following. Inishmore aran islands ferry tours the doolin ferry company. My day trip to inishmore started with a 45 minute drive from galway to rossaveal, where i boarded a ferry for the 40 minute sail to inishmore. This company also provide a ferry service to france between rosslare and cherbourg, rosslare and roscoff and dublin and cherbourg. The fort consists of an inner court 50 metres across. The name of the ferry is tautologous, since inishmore derives from the irish. Couples in particular like the location they rated it 9. Dublin swift is the only fastcraft on the irish sea taking you across in just 1 hour 49 minutes, ulysses is a large cruise ferry boasting a 2 screen cinema, isle of inishmore offers stylish cabins in a relaxed environment, oscar wilde is regarded as the most luxurious ship. Doolin to inis oirrinisheer 15 minutes fast ferry 35 minutes all others.
There are three sailings daily to and from the island during the summer months and two sailings daily during the winter months. Ferries to clare island and inishturk depart from roonagh pier in county mayo. There are 6 ways to get from oslo to inishmore by train, plane, bus, ferry or bus and ferry. My initial impression of inishmore, the largest island, from the ferry was not dissimilar to. Doolin ferry co official aran islands cliffs of moher. Visit dun aengus, aran heritage centre, the seven churches and more. Inishmore inismor aran islands visitor guide, maps. We are thinking of taking the ferry to inishmore but were wondering if we need to catch the bus in galway to rossaveel or if we can just drive to rossaveel and pick up the ferry there if we can just catch the ferry in rossaveel, can we prebuy ticketsis there a ferry schedule for leaving fro. Aran ferry services from rossaveal are not subject to tidal issues. Inis mor big island is the largest of the three aran islands. At the time of her introduction, she was the largest car ferry operating in northern europe. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in. Day trip to inishmore the largest of irelands aran islands.
Doolin ferry co has been a proud member of the burren ecotourism network b. The timetable for trips to cliffs of moher and inisheer, inishmaan and inishmore. Doolin ferries your gateway to the aran islands, the cliffs of moher and the burren in the west of ireland. Apr 26, 2019 aran islands tours aran islands tour from galway. Doolin to inis meaininishmaan 30 minutes 40 minutes depending on operator. The population of inis mor is about 900 people and it is about 14 km by 3. The famous rocky landscape of inis mor has helped to create its iconic image of an island, divided by fields separated by winding stone walls. You can also find bike rental very easily when arriving on each island. The island of inis mor inishmore meaning the big island, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in ireland.
Im planning on visiting the aran islands while in ireland this march, probably inishmore and probably just for a day trip. This is one of our most popular daytrips, where you can visit inis oirr and. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Maybe book a few days in advance especially if the weather looks good. Inis mor inishmore visit aran islands ferry accommodation. Onboard cabins reserved seating theres a range of 1,2 and 4 berth cabins on offer. Luxury cruise ferry from rosslare to pembroke isle of inishmore.
Luxury cruise ferry from rosslare to pembroke isle of. N is a network of tourism enterprises with the object. The normal scheduled ferry service will continue but there are a number of amended conditions for travel. Aran islands ferry sailing times doolin ferry with bill. Getting to inis mor aran islands official guide the aran islands. Oslo to inishmore 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus. However, you can, and probably not a bad idea at this time of year and peter seriously consider that cliffs tour afterwards. Aran islands hotel, on inis mor, has spacious bedrooms with private bathrooms.