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Dublin boat trip: which one to book?

By the Boattripo team · Updated 3 November 2026 · 2 min read

The cruises compared here

The three boat trips have an English-language listing and leave from different parts of Dublin. Prices and scores are those on the listings on 3 November 2026.

The first two have over 100 reviews each.

1What each trip does

The Liffey trip lasts 45 minutes on a boat with a panoramic glass roof, with a local guide. The Howth trip lasts an hour from the W Pier, past Howth Head and its lighthouse to Ireland's Eye. The Grand Canal cruise lasts two hours and includes dinner and a welcome drink.

2Price and cancellation

The Liffey trip costs from €21, the Howth trip from €25 and the dinner cruise from €75. The first two cancel free up to 24 hours before. The dinner cruise refunds 50% if you cancel 24 hours before.

3Which one to book

Book the Howth trip if you have a free half day and want the better score. Book the Liffey trip if you want to stay in the centre. Book the dinner cruise only if a meal on the canal matters more than reviews.

The cruises compared here

Sightseeing · Day

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

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.

Check dates and price Full boat sheet

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

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.

Check dates and price Full boat sheet

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

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

Check dates and price Full boat sheet

Sources: Civitatis catalogue. Checked on 3 November 2026.

Quick questions

Which Dublin boat trip has the most reviews?

The Liffey boat trip, with 137 reviews and a 7.2. The Howth trip has 109 and an 8.7.

Which one has the best score?

The Howth and Ireland's Eye trip, an 8.7 from 109 reviews.

Is food included?

Only on the Grand Canal cruise, which includes dinner and a welcome drink.