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Where to Sail: the 4 Best Galway Ferry Trips

4 crossings  ·  from $45 a head

Boats leave without you, so the planning matters more than usual. These 4 galway ferry trips are priced and timed so you can pick one in a couple of minutes.

Inis Mór (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway - The 10:30 sailing from Rossaveel
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Inis Mór (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway

1.Inis Mór (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 87 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Take the 10:30 ferry from Rossaveel to Inis Mór, reaching Kilronan after about 40 minutes. You have roughly six hours to explore independently by bike, bus, pony cart, or on foot before the 17:00 return sailing. Ferry seating, toilets, and bar service are available, but Galway shuttle transport and island activities cost extra.

“Having all the stops, helped with not getting to sleepy. Our guide was amazing! Definitely a trip not to miss.”

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Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands) - The 55-minute Atlantic crossing
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Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)

2.Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $45Best value

Take the 10:30 AM ferry from Rossaveel to Inis Oírr, the smallest Aran Island. You get about four hours ashore for beaches, O’Brien’s Castle, the Plassey Shipwreck, bike hire, horse carriage tours, music, food, and village life before returning at 4:30 PM. The $45 fare includes the return ferry, but not port parking or island tours.

“Amazing Hired bikes to explore the island - just a breathtaking experience. A must for everyone”

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Inis Meáin (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway

3.Inis Meáin (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $46

Sail 50 minutes from Rossaveel to Inis Meáin, the smallest Aran Island, then spend about four hours exploring without a guide. Walk among dry-stone walls, visit historic sites, rent a bike, stop at a pub, and return on the 4:30 ferry. The $46.54 fare covers the round trip, but parking and the Galway shuttle cost extra.

“This island is the island less traveled. The smallest of the Aran Islands, we loved hiking around the village meeting the locals (very friendly and helpful). The view of the Cliffs of Moher was stunning as well as the surrounding area. If you need to get away from it all, Inis Meain is the place!”

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Inis Oírr (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway - What makes Inis Oírr worth the trip
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Inis Oírr (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway

4.Inis Oírr (Aran Islands) Day Trip: Return Ferry from Rossaveel, Galway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Take the 10:30 ferry from Rossaveel to Inis Oírr, the smallest Aran Island, with about four hours ashore before the 16:30 return. Explore independently by bike, mini-bus, or on foot, then collect your ferry ticket at Rossaveel or in Galway. A shuttle from Galway is available separately.

“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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