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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Fantastic 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
mackey72201601/11/2019Great experience Cathal was brilliant, very informative and funny.
Lovely experience and wasn’t too long, packed a lot in.michellewG2908ZJ14/09/2020The 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 R12/05/2025 -
An enjoyable hour on the lake. We had a lovely trip on the lake. The young tour guide was knowledgeable, humorous and friendly. He let my son steer the boat for a little biy which was excellent.
Anne Marie M14/04/2025Magnifique Panorama et son Histoire Nous avons eu une belle après midi et le paysage irlandais y était de toute beauté.
Le guide raconte avec passion et humour l’histoire du lac et de ses environs, un retour dans le temps des châteaux que nous avons bien apprécié.clementinegrim05/11/2019Lakes 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 M30/10/2019 -
Don’t miss out on this little gem! Lovely, relaxing trip around the Killarney lakes. Excellent local knowledge and Eagle spotting.Definitely recommend.
Joanne28/04/2025Fun time in the rain! Paddy was great and told us about the plants and trees, the history of the property and the castle. Very welcoming and in great spirits considering the weather. He made the experience wonderful and fun.
Jane G23/04/2025Great 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.
Camelback5005/11/2019 -
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.921don10/10/2019Fantastic 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 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.
fmc8fmc812/08/2020 -
Very enjoyable would really recommend this trip. Really enjoyed the trip beautiful.sceneryBrought two friends they really enjoyed the trip was my second time but you always see something extra every time you go
MOIRA W10/05/2025Ideal 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 K22/04/2025Lovely tour for a cold day! Enjoyed this nice boat trip on the lake. It was a cold and windy day, so outdoor activities were not appealing. But this trip inside a covered boat, with full windows, meant we could still experience the beauty of the national park. Having an eagle’s nest pointed out was a highlight.
talkingheads2723/03/2025 -
Killarney Combination Tour We did then Killarney Combination Tour that consists of Jaunting Car ride from Killarney to Ross castle and a boat cruise on the lake. Strongly recomend.
Александр У25/04/2025An amazing and relaxing hour on the lakes. A must see on your next visit to Killarney. A very informative Captain and crew. A very relaxing hour with stunning views all around.
Daithi M25/03/2025Lovely 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
Jackielovesfood125/09/2020 -
tour on lake there last Sunday, weather was great, guide was great, tour was great, still learned something new from tour, great trip. Well done.
RachelJenW31/10/2019Best way to see the lake What a great tour. Amazing scenery, great guide and superb value for money. Boat was comfortable with inside and outside areas.
Rick O01/06/2025Beautiful lake cruise with friendly guides We had a great trip on the lake cruise. The operators were very friendly and funny, and they pointed out neat things for us to look at along the way. It was also the perfect amount of time to see the lake. The overhead covering was great too, and it prevented us from getting soaked from rain or spray. I would definitely recommend this cruise.
Lauren B19/05/2025 -
Great 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 M15/03/2025Dolly 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.
Tom27/04/2025Must do attraction Great experience on the boat being shown the great islands. Very informative tour which is a must do when in Killarney!!
John01/11/2024 -
Great 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!
catinahat8721/09/2020Great day out We had a great time today, what a wonderful way to spend an hour. 4 adults and 4 children (children all under 6). Would highly recommend the trip.
Sinor26/07/2020Perfect 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 & great value for money The tour guide was definitely the highlight. He was so knowledgeable and really funny. Definitely a must do
AdeleF70617/07/2020Excellent tour It was an Excellent tour. There was a Great atmosphere on board. Tour guides were very knowledgeable and great craic!!!
James C16/03/2025EXCELLENT My husband and I loved this tour. It was calm and peaceful and so informative! We had just finished our tour of Ross castle and were looking for a tour of the lake and were so happy we found Killarney lake tours. It was a calmer day so there were only a handful of people on tour. Our tour guide was awesome and so nice. I’d highly recommend taking a tour of the lake.
Wanderlustin_Lady15/10/2019



