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Skellig Michael Boat trips

I cannot believe that we have been getting enquiries  about boat trips to Skellig this early. We have been getting a steady number of enquiries with the last couple of weeks which is fantastic. We have even got enquiries as far away as Russia such is the reach of our amazing attraction, that is Skellig Michael.

This all bodes well for the season ahead. Especially now that we have increased our fleet here at Skellig Michael Cruises. We are really looking forward to having you for your Skellig Michael tours this summer.

Getting here to Portmagee for your Skellig Michael Boat trips

Portmagee is a beautiful village located in the south west of Ireland in County Kerry. Portmagee is synonymous with the Skellig Islands. However Portmagee has developed its own reputation as being one of the top tourist destinations in Ireland. This was underpinned in 2012 when Portmagee won the prestigious award of top tourist town in Ireland.

Getting here is very straight forward, we are lucky here in Portmagee as we have an Airport just 55 minutes away. Kerry airport serves Dublin,London,Germany and the US. Allied to the airport the train station in Killarney is only 55 minutes also.  Not to mention we are only two and half hours from Cork and Shannon Airport respectively.

Accommodation in Portmagee

Through enquiries we have been receiving about boat trips to Skellig Michael. Many of you have been worried about accommodation and where to eat. We here in Portmagee have fantastic accommodation choices for you the holiday maker. We have the best of luxury accommodation that you could hope for check out the links below just to highlight a few.

Goggins Trips and Tours self catering

Kerry Seaside Homes self catering

Carraig Liath House  bed & breakfast

The Moorings  bed & breakfast

Food in Portmagee

We have two Pubs in the village who offer fantastic food from morning to night, the two bars are the Fishermans bar and the other is called the Bridge Bar. However that is not the end of your options we have a wonderful restaurant, bang in the middle of the village called the moorings.  So when you have finished your Skellig Michael tours, only a 2 minute walk from these excellent choices. Also the two bars have music all through the week where you can enjoy the best of Irish traditional music.

Skellig Michael tours

Now that you know more about our location in Portmagee and how easy it is to visit and all the various accommodation, pubs and restaurants we have here. Start booking your boat tour to with us here Skellig Michael Cruises. Next week I will write a post about the day of the boat trip to Skellig Michael and also what other activities we offer here in Portmagee and the surrounding area.

Click on the link to book your Skellig Michael Boat trips

 

Paul Devane