Getting around by boat and ferry Munster

When the weather permits, after a 45 minute crossing, the boat drops anchor for a good 2 hours at Skellig Michael, an island known for its impressive black rocky outcrop. There you can see the ruins of the 6th century St Fionan's monastery, where the monks lived in particularly harsh conditions. Then the boat approaches Little Skellig to allow you to observe the bird colony and the seals. Ready for the odyssey? Book well in advance.

The French company Brittany Ferries operates the Roscoff (Finistère) - Cork route, the shortest from France to Ireland (between 13 and 15 hours). Since 2022, there has been a new ship on the Roscoff-Cork route, offering a new weekly crossing on Tuesdays from April to October, in addition to the Friday service. A good option for taking your car and motorcycle with you, to get your Irish road-trip off to the best possible start. The company also offers a wide range of à la carte packages. A true destination specialist.

Shannon Ferries offers ferries across the Shannon, the largest river in Ireland. The connections are between Tarbert (north of Listowel) and Killimer. This is an ideal way to travel to Kilkee and County Clare from Kerry. Of course, you can take your car, motorcycle or bicycle on board. Crossings are daily, all year round. The journey takes about 20 minutes. Reservations can be made online (discounted rate).