Dublin boat trips: three options compared

  • 3cruises compared
  • €21lowest price
  • 45 min to 2 htime on the water
  • 3boarding points

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Dublin Boat Trip on the River Liffey

45 min · from €21 · 7.2/10 (137)

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Updated 3 November 2026

Which one, depending on what you want

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Three Dublin boat trips on Civitatis have an English-language listing: a 45 minute Liffey cruise, a trip around Howth and Ireland's Eye, and a Grand Canal dinner cruise. The Liffey boat trip is the most booked, with 137 reviews and a 7.2, from €21. The Howth trip has the best score, 8.7 from 109 reviews. Prices and scores are those on the listings on 3 November 2026.

The trips run from 45 minutes to two hours. Only the dinner cruise includes food.

Boat trips in Dublin compared by type, duration, boat, food, price and rating
CruiseDurationOpen or coveredFoodPriceRating
Dublin Boat Trip on the River LiffeySightseeingOur pick 45 min Not stated No food from €21 7.2/10 (137)
Boat Trip around Howth and Ireland's EyeSightseeing 1 h Not stated No food from €25 8.7/10 (109)
Grand Canal Cruise and DinnerDinner cruise 2 h Not stated Dinner from €75 6.9/10 (7)

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Sightseeing · DayOur pick

Dublin Boat Trip on the River Liffey

A 45 minute sightseeing cruise on the River Liffey with a panoramic glass roof and an English-speaking guide, from €21.

from €21

7.2/10 from 137 reviews on Civitatis

  • 45 min
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Seán O'Casey Bridge pier, Custom House Quay
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before
  • Wheelchair accessible

Who it suitsFirst-timers who want a short, low-cost look at the city from the river: from €21, rated 7.2 from 137 reviews, the most reviewed on this page. The listing says it is wheelchair accessible, which has to be indicated when booking.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want a high score: 7.2 is the second lowest here. It lasts 45 minutes, so skip it if you want a longer trip.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Seán O'Casey Bridge pier, Custom House Quay. Meet at the pier of the Seán O'Casey Bridge, in front of the CHQ building (Dublin Discovered Boat Tours, Custom House Quay). The listing recommends arriving at least 15 minutes early. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
A sightseeing boat with a panoramic glass roof, according to the listing.
Commentary
An English-speaking local guide on board.
Included
  • 45 minute boat trip
  • English speaking guide
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 3 November 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Boat Trip around Howth and Ireland's Eye

A one hour boat trip from Howth's W Pier past Howth Head and its lighthouse to Ireland's Eye, where you may see puffins and seals, with an English-speaking guide, from €25.

from €25

8.7/10 from 109 reviews on Civitatis

  • 1 h
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • W Pier, Howth
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsPeople who want coastline and wildlife rather than the city: one hour from €25, rated 8.7 from 109 reviews, the best-rated of the three with real reviews.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want to stay in the city centre: you must get to the W Pier in Howth yourself. It is not wheelchair accessible.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
W Pier, Howth. Be at the W Pier, in front of the Aqua restaurant, 20 minutes before the indicated time. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing does not describe the boat.
Commentary
An English-speaking guide who shares information about the history of the area.
Included
  • Boat trip
  • English-speaking guide
Not included
  • The listing does not list exclusions.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 3 November 2026.

Dinner cruise · Night

Grand Canal Cruise and Dinner

A two hour dinner cruise on the Grand Canal with a welcome drink, from €75.

from €75

6.9/10 from 7 reviews on Civitatis

  • 2 h
  • Not stated
  • Dinner
  • Mespil Road jetty, Grand Canal
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsPeople who want a dinner on the water. It is the only trip of the three with a meal, from €75.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want a proven option: it is a new listing with 7 reviews and a 6.9. Cancellation is only 50% refunded 24 hours before, and it is not wheelchair accessible.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Mespil Road jetty, Grand Canal. Make your way to the jetty on Mespil Road, in Dublin. The listing recommends arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing does not describe the boat.
Commentary
The listing does not mention a guide.
Included
  • 2 hour cruise
  • Dinner
  • Welcome drink
Not included
  • Drinks during the meal
Cancellation
If you cancel 24 hours before the activity starts, you are refunded 50%. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 3 November 2026.

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Questions about boat trips in Dublin

What is the best boat trip in Dublin?

By score, the Howth and Ireland's Eye trip: 8.7 from 109 reviews, from €25. By reviews, the Liffey boat trip: 137, a 7.2, from €21.

How much does a Dublin boat trip cost?

From €21 for the Liffey trip, €25 for the Howth trip and €75 for the Grand Canal dinner cruise. Prices from the listings on 3 November 2026.

Where do the boats leave from?

The Liffey trip from the Seán O'Casey Bridge pier, the Howth trip from the W Pier in Howth and the dinner cruise from the Mespil Road jetty.

Can I cancel for free?

The Liffey and Howth trips up to 24 hours before. The dinner cruise refunds 50% if you cancel 24 hours before. A no-show is not refunded.

Are the trips wheelchair accessible?

The Liffey trip listing says it is, which has to be indicated when booking. The Howth trip and the dinner cruise are listed as not accessible.

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