Sailing time to Inis Oírr is approximately 50 minutes.
Ferry Departure Time: Our ferries depart daily at 10:30 from the sheltered fishing harbour of Rossaveel in Connemara, Galway. Passengers can enjoy the convenience of our shuttle bus service departing from Galway city to the ferry terminal. (Please book this service in one of our Galway city offices).
Ferry Return Time: The ferry will depart Inis Oírr at 16:30 from the pier (drop-off point), but we would advise you present for boarding 20 minutes prior to ferry departure time.
Your TripAdvisor booking confirmation is not your ticket. Tickets must be collected at our ferry terminal at Rossaveel Port or in one of our Galway city offices located at 1 Victoria Place, Merchants Rd or at 37-39 Foster St, Galway City
Please allow extra time in peak season as it is extremely busy.
If you are driving to the pier:
We recommend you present for boarding at ferry gate 30 minutes prior to ferry departure time.
We depart from Rossaveel port - 23 miles west of Galway City centre. Passengers are advised to allow one hour driving time from the City to the Port. Please note that extra time must be allowed for parking at the harbour.
See Availability.
Rossaveel Ferry, Ireland
10:30 AM
6 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Service animals allowed
Stroller accessible
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
If trip is cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a full refund or may opt to sail on a different date.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : rockdocker
Competent handling of the whole process of getting a scheduled space on a bus in Galway to take you and your luggage to Rosaville(?); from there one gets on a ferry which is scheduled and makes a 45 minutes voyage to the village of Kilronen on Inis Mor. Competent helpful staff; we did a return trip four days later and had the same experience.
The waters can be a bit rough and so if you're afflicted with motion sickness you should take appropriate precautions. So far as we are aware this is one way one can get back and forth to the beautiful island of Inis Mor. There is also air service, but we know nothing about it.
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Posted On : 2023-07-29
Posted By : Patti_N
I checked the weather all week, and it was good. When we woke on day of trip it was pouring out, and the the weather app was calling for 80% rain for an outdoor trip. I called and asked if we could switch our tour to Friday, and was told no since we didn’t call prior to 24 hours. What a shame to waste money. It didn’t feel like any consideration was given. Wouldn’t book through Viator again.
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Posted On : 2023-06-29
Posted By : justenn2023
Wonderful experience from the moment I logged on to the webpage to the moment I stepped on shore at Inis Oirr. My attention was piqued from the beautiful pictures and videos I found on social media, which pale in comparison to when the action goes live and you step on the deck. Everyone from the office to the boat crew was super friendly and accommodating. Really happy I came across these folks, too-notch. I’m already planning my next visit!
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Posted On : 2023-06-26
Posted By : Hazel_G
The island is so pretty. Full of character. Residents so friendly. We also enjoyed the the relaxing atmosphere in the pub after our cycle.
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Posted On : 2023-05-09
Posted By : veggiegirl2014
Beautiful islands, the ferry is very quick to get you there, very clean ferry and staff were helpful, would highly reccommend to everyone
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Posted On : 2023-04-28
Posted By : Womblebat
Fantastic Trip. Was a little concerned about being able to socially distance from other passengers on board but there was no issues there. Aran Island Ferries have plenty of space on board for everyone, and we felt very safe. The boat itself was well kept and clean. Had a lovely voyage over to Inis Oirr for a day trip, will have to go back and see the other islands soon!
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Posted On : 2021-04-15
Posted By : X1987XTpatricial
I love this Island had to go back I've been so many times now. As a child I stayed for a month in the gaelteacht and it was one of the best times I ever had.
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Posted On : 2020-07-20
Posted By : Andreas_H
Ein perfekter Ausflug, mit unvergesslichen und schönen Erlebnissen!!!! Definitiv ein Highlight unseres Galway Urlaubs!!!! Vielen Dank!!!
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Posted On : 2023-03-29
Posted By : Capitaine63
Des panoramas d'une infinie beauté, des rencontres d'une grande sincérité sur Inisheer.
Un circuit très riche émotionnellement, un guide, Phil' d'une réelle sympathie et transmettant toute la grandeur d'âme du peuple irlandais.
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Posted On : 2022-08-22
