Dingle Sea Safari by RIB

Dingle Bay sits at the tip of Ireland's most westerly peninsula, the open Atlantic to the west and the dramatic sea cliffs of the Slea Head Drive rising above. A RIB (rigid inflatable boat) sea safari gives access to parts of this coast that cannot be seen from land — the sea stacks off Dunmore Head, caves beneath the cliffs near Coumeenoole, grey seal haul-out rocks, and the mouth of Blasket Sound where the tide runs hard between the mainland and the Great Blasket Island.

Dingle Bay was made famous internationally by Fungie the bottlenose dolphin, who lived in the bay from 1983 until his disappearance in 2020. The resident bottlenose dolphins — though no longer a single identifiable individual — still frequent the bay, and RIB trips commonly encounter them. Common dolphins and occasional minke whales are also seen in the outer bay in summer and autumn.

The RIB trips depart from Dingle town pier, typically running 1.5–2 hours. High-speed sections alternate with slower approaches to wildlife and sea features. Full wetsuits and lifejackets are provided. The combination of speed, spray and scenery makes this one of the most physically engaging visitor experiences in Kerry. Dingle town itself is the best base on the peninsula — good restaurants, accommodation and the connection to the Slea Head Drive.