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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This 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 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.
515lyndacollins01/10/2020The 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 -
Good experience An enjoyable hour or so onboard with good commentary. Good Covid precautions with only 50% occupancy, masks mandatory and a few windows open for ventilation and we could see boat being cleaned between.
Irish197831/07/2020Amazing Tour A lake tour is a must do in Killarney. We were torn between the open gap boats or getting a tour on one of the bigger enclosed boats. Ultimately it came down to how much time you want to spend and the two hour total for the carriage ride to the castle and the boat better fit our schedule. That being said once we were out on the water with the incredible views and our knowledgeable and hilarious captain we knew we made the right choice. It was an amazing time, absolutely gorgeous. And after seeing the people in the small open boats who had been there for over two hours seemed a bit much in retrospect. We had a great time. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough.
TMoose201717/10/2019Great 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 M15/03/2025 -
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 M14/04/2025Great trip with the kids Had the boat cruise included in our hotel package. Boat trip was lovely – the captain was very enjoyable and great to see social distancing measures on the boat.
Fabulous views from the boat!Mikey_870211/08/2020Perfect 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 -
Killarney Lakes Boat Tour from Ross Castle Lovely trip on the lakes in Killarney. Beautiful scenery and sunshine provided on the day. Great information provided by the guide. Well recommended
A seasoned traveler28/04/2025Brilliant 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.
cilldaraabu201629/09/2020tour on lake there last Sunday, weather was great, guide was great, tour was great, still learned something new from tour, great trip. Well done.
RachelJenW31/10/2019 -
Beautiful 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 B19/05/2025Ideal 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 K22/04/2025Fantastic 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 -
Must do attraction Great experience on the boat being shown the great islands. Very informative tour which is a must do when in Killarney!!
John01/11/2024Best 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 O01/06/2025Awesome 👍 A brilliant way to entertain young kids for an hour while looking at beautiful scenery and listening to great stories by captain Frank and his able assistant Oran. Highly recommend this.
donald29028/07/2020 -
Lake tours Have to say absolutely fabulous went today on the tour around the lakes of Killarney very informative and interesting. Would highly recommended
39maried03/09/2020Magnifique 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.clementinegrim05/11/2019Lovely 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 -
Dedicated 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 H24/05/2025Killarney 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 У25/04/2025Fantastic & great value for money The tour guide was definitely the highlight. He was so knowledgeable and really funny. Definitely a must do
AdeleF70617/07/2020 -
Amazing value, excellent boat trip The two guys that run the boat tour are very friendly and really know the lake. It’s very, very good value for money and very relaxing. It was a cool day but with all the windows closed I never felt cold. The scenery is beautiful.
Vickey M05/06/20255 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 P10/04/2025The 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 K22/05/2025 -
Well worth a trip Absolutely Brilliant Experience.. Captain and young lad helping him were very professional, friendly and made the whole trip amazing ..
warren c17/03/2025Lovely 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 ☀️
Dream2307887405322/04/2025Mini break This is without doubt a fantastic tour. The boat captain was excellent. His knowledge of the area was brilliant. The cost of the trip was 12 Euro and with every cent. I would recommend this tour to everyone.
JAHubby21/10/2019



