Experience Killarney
By boat cruise, jaunting cart tour... or both!

Explore. Dream. Discover
Soak up the tranquil landscapes and reflecting waters of Lough Leane from a comfortable, covered, heated vessel: MV Pride of the Lakes. Live commentary helps you enjoy scenery from the peaks of Magillycuddy’s Reeks to the ruins of Innisfallen Abbey, and maybe even spot eagles or sika deer. Multiple departures daily.
Experience Killarney
Cruise the beautiful Lakes of Killarney with the M.V Pride of the Lakes. Setting sail from the 15th century Ross Castle, enjoy our eco-friendly tour on Lough Leane. Or experience the sights of Killarney National Park from the traditional Jaunting Car. Operating all year-round, the Killarney Jaunting car trip is a “must” for every one visiting Killarney. Full commentary on our tours are provided by Billy “the Jarvey” and Johnny, “the Skipper” of the MV Pride of the Lakes.
Waterbus Tour
Adults
Cruise Killarney's beautiful lakes with the M.V Pride of the Lakes. Family Tickets Available
Killarney Experience
Adults
Combine our cruise and jaunting car tour for a unique experience. *price based on 4 people, discounts on family ticket
Jaunting Car
Adults
Explore Killarney National Park from a traditional Jaunting Car. *price based on 4 people
Waterbus Experience Tour Times
11.00am 12.30pm 2.30pm 4.00pm
Killarney Combination Tour Times
10.00am 11.30pm 1.30pm 3.00pm
Jaunting Car Experience Tour Times
11.30am 12.30pm 1.30pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 5.00pm
Killarney Scenic Tours
Our scenic tours on Lough Leane, Killarney’s largest and most picturesque lake, and Killarney National Park offers fantastic sights of many famous heritage attractions including Ross Castle, O’Sullivan Cascade and the monastic ruins of Inisfallen Island. This Killarney waterbus tour is an enjoyable Killarney’s lakes and mountains trip to relax and view Killarney lakes and mountains. This Killarney Lake tour lasts approximately one hour.
Book today to experience the wonders of Killarney National Park!




Cruising the Lakes of Killarney

Killarney, take it all in...
Our tour offers a unique opportunity to experience Killarney National Park. Relax and enjoy all the scenic beauty of Killarney. This is a spectacular experience, taking in the scenes of gentle low land, scattered islands on the lake in the shadow of the towering ruggedness of the McGillcuddy Reeks Mountain Range and learn about the flora, fauna and historical heritage of the area.
Previous Guest Reviews and Experiences
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Must do attraction Great experience on the boat being shown the great islands. Very informative tour which is a must do when in Killarney!!
John01/11/2024Great day Hey there on time, we were. Waiting for a taxi to get us there, taxi dropped us off. I. Was unsure how it worked, but we could see the boat and they had only just started, they came for us. We really appreciate this ad we are on honeymoon.
515lyndacollins01/10/2020Perfect Experience We had a perfect day for the cruise. I would reccomend sitting at the outside section for the best experience. The tour guide really made the experience, he provided information on the lake and surrounding areas and this really made the experience. Its also the perfect amount of time for the experience. Would love to do this again if in the area
Travel3782481241030/10/2024 -
Fantastic Experience The tour was fantastic from beginning to end. It felt like we were floating on the water as we explored beautiful Lough Leane with the pilot giving snippets of info along the way. He even spotted an eagle perched on a mountain and stopped for us all to get a good look. Wonderful scenery and history!
fire s31/05/2025Lake tours Have to say absolutely fabulous went today on the tour around the lakes of Killarney very informative and interesting. Would highly recommended
39maried03/09/2020Dedicated crew for a relaxing voyage Despite having only 4 passengers, these dedicated folks took us out for a lovely narrated cruise around the lake on a comfortable boat. We sat inside but went outside for photos. A relaxing hour!!
Robin H24/05/2025 -
Don’t miss out on this little gem! Lovely, relaxing trip around the Killarney lakes. Excellent local knowledge and Eagle spotting.Definitely recommend.
Joanne28/04/2025Lake Tours Had a wonderful morning on the boat trip, Cathal was a wonderful captain ably assisted by Odhrán, great knowledge of local history and a few funny punchlines thrown in.
fmc8fmc812/08/2020Excellent tour! It was the best boat trip I have made in my whole life! The boat driver was very informative and the tour was very interesting! He was even very kind to pick us from our hotel and drop us off. If I will ever be to Killarney again I will definitely do this trip again!
athsty20/10/2019 -
Ideal Hen Party Activity I booked a private one-hour lake tour for a hen party on Saturday morning, and it was an incredible experience! Rose was fantastic to deal with during the planning stages, and the crew on the boat were exceptional on the day. They were very accommodating and friendly, even stepping in as our group photographers. At one point, they let the bride take over as captain, which was a nice touch!The boat was fully covered, so the rain didn’t affect our trip at all. We still managed to capture photos outside at the back of the boat with the beautiful views behind us. It was perfect being able to bring our own drinks and snacks too. Overall, it was a 10/10 experience at a very reasonable cost, I will definitely be recommending it to others!
Alisha K22/04/2025Great boat ride Charming combination of boat ride to lunch area and then a jaunting car back to town. Wonderful scenery and tour from our skipper, a neat lunch on the patio and a horse drawn jaunting car back to town is certainly memorable.
Camelback5005/11/2019Dolly Delivered – Fantastic National Park Views Brilliant 1 hour haunting experience with Patrick!We booked on the day for a 4pm jaunt. Patrick was waiting for us before scheduled time. He brought us through the national park and we got great views of the deer, and the lake.Highly recommend using this company.
Tom27/04/2025 -
Do this cruise – Killarney Lakes. Good cruise with useful commentary and knowledge of the area. Very rainy day so very few passengers on the cruise but this gave more time for talk and questions. And a chance to see this lake area as it often is. One walks through part of the Castle to access cruise dock. So interesting at every step. Nice tea house is part of the land/castle complex.
Also of interest to fishing anglers given knowledge of also that aspect of this lake area.921don10/10/2019Great, family-friendly boat trip of stunning lakes A very enjoyable tour of the breathtaking lakes. Our guide was both knowledgeable and extra kind to the kids. We have a nonverbal autistic boy with unpredictable reactions to new situations, and the ability to walk around the boat and get outdoors at the back made it that bit easier too. Lovely people and worth the money.
Dubinbfast24/04/20255 stars We had a great tour on the water – the guides were very friendly and informative. A great mix of humour and history. Would definitely come back again.
Kathy P10/04/2025 -
Boat ride on Lake Great way to spend a hour. Beautiful, informative and relaxing. Great friendly captain.
Highly recommendpocketmom417/10/2019Great experience Cathal was brilliant, very informative and funny.
Lovely experience and wasn’t too long, packed a lot in.michellewG2908ZJ14/09/2020Excellent tour It was an Excellent tour. There was a Great atmosphere on board. Tour guides were very knowledgeable and great craic!!!
James C16/03/2025 -
The nicest way to ever spend an hour If you’re in Killarney, put 60 minutes aside for this boat trip. We did on a whim last weekend & are delighted we did so. A real highlight. Incredible scenery, value for money & a fantastic guide. Jason (apologies if I got that wrong), thanks again!
John K22/05/2025Lakes of Killarney A lovely hour on the lake, weather was amazing. Considering the time of year, the captain was informative and witty. Would definitely recommend!
Michelle M30/10/2019Great Boat Trip Such a nice trip! Booked the trip on the recommendation of Tripadvisor and I was so glad I did! Excellent value for money! The guide was so informative and added some humor to the trip!
It was a really beautiful trip!daniels_travels_2005/08/2020 -
The trip with Killarney Lake Tours was a fantastic boat cruise on Lough Leane, the largest of Killarney’s lakes, aboard I recently went on a tour with Killarney Lake Tours, and it was absolutely excellent! The boat cruise on Lough Leane aboard the MV Pride of the Lakes was a highlight, offering stunning views of Killarney’s landscapes, from the serene lake to the majestic Magillycuddy’s Reeks. The staff were brilliant—friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to make the experience memorable. Their live commentary added so much depth, pointing out hidden gems like the ruins of Innisfallen Abbey and even spotting some local wildlife. The vessel was comfortable and well-maintained, perfect for soaking in the scenery. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Killarney—it’s a must-do for nature lovers and history buffs alike!Pros:Breathtaking views of Lough Leane and Killarney National ParkExceptional, friendly staff with great commentaryComfortable and heated boatCons:None, everything was spot-on!
Oisin R12/05/2025Great Lake tour! So many great views! The guide did a great job. It was an even better experience having the option to be inside or outside.
Rebeca M15/03/2025Fantastic Great tour, very informative. We had a gorgeous day & amazing views. Captain and lad with him were so nice. Highly recommend to anyone.
Ayfa O03/04/2025 -
Lovely way to spend an hour Very informative boat trip around the beautiful lakes the driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. Our son who is 2 loved being able to go out the back of the boat too, the weather of course was to our advantage thankfully ☀️
Dream2307887405322/04/2025This was a very memorable experience. This was a very interesting, enjoyable and relaxing trip. Captain John was excellent and certainly very knowledgeable and gave us lots of information and history. Of course the scenery was so beautiful. It was incredible how low the water was in parts we saw a man standing in the water not even up to his knees hoping to catch the winning brown trout to claim his prize for the competition. The White Eagles were shy and didn’t appear. There were 54 0f us in our group Maureen & Friends each and everyone said how much they enjoyed the trip. It was my second time taking a group we went many years ago and it was so good that is why I brought people back again.
Maureen F12/05/2025Great trip, good COVID protocols Really enjoyed the boat trip. COVID restrictions were taken very seriously with the guide telling one group to put their masks back on at one point. Looked like a lot of people queuing on the quay but the boat is so big that we were all well spaced out. Great tour of the lakes with lots of facts and great humour from the guide. Radio Kerry on on the boat really added to the atmosphere!
catinahat8721/09/2020 -
Lovely boat trip Really lovely boat trip. The captain was so friendly and he was very informative. Tour was very reasonably priced. Staff all wearing masks and covid procedures all in place
Jackielovesfood125/09/2020Fantastic What an amazing day it was wonderful went with wife kids and grandad from start to finish it was just brilliant the captain of the boat was unreal he’s knowledge of the lake mountains house park was astonishing to say the least i will definitely be doing it again
mackey72201601/11/2019Brilliant trip, highly recommend Highly recommend this boat trip. Went on it today and it was very enjoyable. The captain was brilliant and gave a great insight into the history of the area.
cilldaraabu201629/09/2020



