Scheduled Tours
Book a Seat
Join Us on the Water
Whether you’re a solo adventurer, a couple, or a small group looking to join fellow explorers, our scheduled departures are the perfect way to experience Lough Swilly without booking the entire boat. Simply choose your date, pick your seats, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Our scheduled tours run on fixed departure times throughout the season, giving you the flexibility to plan your day around an unforgettable experience on the water. All tours depart from Lough Swilly Marina, Fahan, with a stop to collect passengers in Rathmullan.
How to Book
Booking is simple. Select your preferred tour and date below, choose the number of seats you need, and complete your booking securely online. You’ll receive a confirmation email with everything you need to know before your departure.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Good to Know: Departures are subject to weather and sea conditions. In the event of a cancellation, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund. We recommend dressing in warm layers regardless of the season — it’s always cooler on the water than on land. Closed-toe shoes are strongly advised.
Our tours operate with a minimum of six booked seats. This allows us to deliver the high‑quality experience our guests expect. Should a tour fall short of this number, we will reach out to arrange an alternative sailing or provide a full refund.
Our Services
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1 hr 45 min
From 35 euros
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2 hr 45 min
From 45 euros
Our Schedule
All departures are weather dependent. In the interest of passenger safety, tour times, routes, and destinations may be adjusted at the skipper’s discretion based on prevailing weather and sea conditions. You will be notified of any changes as early as possible.
Tuesday – Friday
Saturday & Sunday
Departure
Tour
Duration
Departure
Tour
Duration
12:00pm
Portsalon & Dunree Explorer
1 hr 45 mins
11:00am
Portsalon & Dunree Explorer
1 hr 45 mins
1:30pm
Great Pollet & Fanad Lighthouse Discovery
2 hrs 45 mins
Our midweek departure takes you on a scenic journey down the western shore of Lough Swilly, passing the historic forts of Macamish and Knockalla before arriving at the beautiful bay of Portsalon. From there we cross to Dunree Bay, exploring the dramatic sea caves beneath Dunree Fort, before returning to Lough Swilly Marina, Fahan via Rathmullan. A perfect lunchtime adventure.
Our weekend morning departure follows the same stunning route as our midweek tour — ideal for those who want to make the most of the rest of their day in Donegal.
Our weekend afternoon departure is our flagship scheduled experience, extending the Portsalon & Dunree route further along the wild Atlantic coastline to take in the breathtaking Great Pollet Sea Arch and the world-famous Fanad Lighthouse. If you only have time for one tour, this is the one.
Departure
Tour
Duration
11:00am
Great Pollet & Fanad Lighthouse
2 hr 45 mins
Pricing
Tour
Adult
Child
Portsalon & Dunree Explorer - 1hr 45 mins
€50
€35
Great Pollet & Fanad Lighthouse Discovery - 2hr 45 mins
€65
€45
Adult
Child
Every seat booking includes a full safety briefing and MSO approved lifejackets, complimentary tea and coffee on board, and the expertise of your skipper Conor — a commercially endorsed RYA operator with 15 years of boating experience. All tours require a minimum of six confirmed passengers to operate. If this minimum is not reached, guests will be offered an alternative departure date or provided with a full refund
What’s Included
Good to Know
Departures are subject to weather and sea conditions. In the event of a cancellation, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund. We recommend dressing in warm layers regardless of the season — it’s always cooler on the water than on land. Closed-toe shoes are strongly advised.
Looking to Book the Whole Boat?
If you’re coming as a group and would prefer a private experience, we offer four private charter options to suit every occasion — from a scenic coastal cruise to the legendary Swilly Pub Tour. Visit our Private Charters page to find out more and enquire about availability.