FERRY TRIPS
The crossings worth booking.
The 7 most popular aran islands ferries. We break down the sailings worth booking - the crossing time, the fare, who runs the boat and what the trip is actually like once you are aboard.
Ride a comfy ferry to Inis Mór from Rossaveel, rent a bike, and spend a full day hitting Dún Aonghasa, food, music, and local stories.
Most Popular“We took the 40 minute boat ride versus the ferry out of Galway that is longer, and enjoyed the drive down to Rossaveel.”
Round-trip ferry from Rossaveel to Inis Mór: about 40 minutes each way, onboard bar service, then independent island time to explore.
“You get a voucher which you have to redeem either at the ferry terminal or in Galway. If you are just looking for tickets for the ferry you’re better off booking them directly through the ferry company.”
Galway day trip ferry to Inis Oírr for white sandy beaches, O’Brien’s Castle, and the Plassey Shipwreck. Return at 4:30, ~6 hours.
“It was a lovely experience considering that I had small children.Their safety was guaranteed from the ferry to the Island.Lovely people out there at the island.Took a horse carriage to explor le the place it was lovely”
Ferry from Rossaveel to Inis Meáin for a full Aran Islands day: 50-minute sailing, bike or hikes, pubs, and historic spots.
“This island is the island less traveled. The smallest of the Aran Islands, we loved hiking around the village meeting the locals (very friendly and helpful). The view of the Cliffs of Moher was stunning as well as the surrounding area. If you need to get away from it all, Inis Meain is the place!”
Return ferry from Rossaveel to Inis Oírr with Atlantic views, flexible island time, and easy add-ons like bike rental or a pub break.
“The island is so pretty. Full of character. Residents so friendly. We also enjoyed the the relaxing atmosphere in the pub after our cycle.”
A calm return ferry day from Galway to Inis Meáin, with time to explore forts, beaches, Synge’s footsteps, and the Aran Sweater factory.
“summons at 4:30 p.m. for the departure of Inishmaan, and the boat does not arrive until 5:00 p.m., it's a shame, we lost time to be on time! especially since the "locals" know that the boat doesn't arrive until 5:00 p.m. cae, they arrived only 5 minutes before!”
Day return ferry from Cleggan to Inishbofin Island on a fast boat. Self-guided island time with cliff walks, beaches, and easy return.
“Loved the whole experience- the boat trip, island fascinating and food great. We had a great walk over the island and over to the beach . Lots of families and children everywhere. Such a lovely feeling.”
From the Aegean to the Andaman, here is every crossing on the site.
