FERRY TRIPS
The crossings worth booking.
The 7 most popular galway 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.
“An excellent way spend my kids 18 and 20 bday!! bus ride to and from was wonderful. Boat ride was fun. We were prepared for rain but forgot to pack dry socks and shoes - our fault totally! Bike ride was fun but I think we would have gotten more local information from a pony…”
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.
“The land of rocks has a truly impressive man made wonder. More labor invested here than the pyramids of Egypt. And just as impressive to hike to the top and soak it all in.”
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.
