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Aran Islands Fast Ferries

Doolin Pier, Doolin, Ireland
065 7074550
Ranked #5 of 8 attractions in Doolin
3.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Ferries/ Boats
Traveller Description: Aran Islands Fast Ferries no longer operate from Doolin. They have not operated since 2005. Up to date ferry information is available from Aran... more »
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Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Took the boat over to Inisheer and did a day tour. Fun day and lots to see and take pics of on the island More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

we went to the big island and went from rosavil as weather was not good. ferry from doolin will not run if weather bad. it was very choppy that day with strong winds. would hate to see it in winter. More

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Galway, Ireland
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

there are 2 companies that take you out to the Arans; this is one of them. I put average only as there is nothing special about these boats. It is just a form of transportation and either company is fine. More

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texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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The ferry ride, the people, the beautiful landing, town, bed and breakfast, locals and great evening walking and stopping by the tavern was more than wonderful. Truly made the trip to Ireland worth every penny. I could not believe how wonderful and beautiful the people and country truly is. I am so looking forward to returning soon. More

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Dublin
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
3
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We headed out from Rossaveal (Connemara) on board the ferry are us 2 adults and 5 children ranging from 14 to 7 years old, the boat was efficient and the crew very nice we took 3 bikes and they were free of charge and the crew we're so nice loading them on the boat for us. We arrived in the... More

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Wicklow
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011
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Travelled from Doolin to Inis Oirr. We got best prices at the port the day before we went. Sea was very calm, beutiful day, but on the way over, the Atlantic still had a few big waves that really rocked the boat and I felt really ill, Aer Arann fly from Galway for around 45 euro return and it takes... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2011
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The day we took our tour to the Aran Islands from Doolin, it was rainy and overcast. We were to go to Inis Moir but the people at ARAN2 Ferries said that the water to that location was too rough but to get on the ferry to Inis Oir and when we get back we would talk about the following... More

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Lethbridge, Canada
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011
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The Aran Islands are a great day trip from Galway. Aran Island ferries makes the trip so easy. If you are in the area without a car for your own transptation I would highly recommend this tour. More

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Birmingham
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2011

We traveled from Dublin (Heuston Station) to Galway were we were pickup and a short 25 minute drive to the airfield, lovely views along the way, Only a around 8 minutes flying over to Inis Mor largest of the Aran Islands, we were picked up in a mini-bus were we drove all round the Island, stopping off for photo's, lunch... More

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Cork, Ireland
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2009
5
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Complete Chaos! I had to wait 1.5 hours to board my ferry to the Aran Islands. Five different ferries were trying to use the same pier in one hour. There were way too many people squashed onto the pier for safety. The people disembarking from the ferries could hardly make their way back up the pier. There are no safety... More

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