Sea Safari
Sea Safari is a unique and unforgettable experience – and fast becoming a major hit with tourists and locals alike. Safaris combine excitement and adventure with the opportunity to discover Ireland's rich bird and sealife. You will taken on a specially designed Rigid Inflatable Boats (Ribs) around Dublin Bay and the surrounding coastal areas. Suitable for all ages (8-plus years) and groups, particularly family days out, tourists and corporate entertainment.
The Sea Safari will take you on a high-speed, fun-packed tour in a large Rib. The trip combines high-speed thrills while also taking in the rich bird/wildlife as well as the local history, culture and heritage around the Dublin Bay area and its environs. Each safari takes approximately an hour.
The itinerary is subject to weather and customer demand but regularly visited sites include: Rockabill Lighthouse, Skerries Islands, Lambay Island, Ireland’s Eye, Howth, Bailey Lighthouse, Dublin Bay, Liffey Basin, Malahide, Dalkey Island and Killiney Bay.
The Safari leaves from Dublin City Moorings in Docklands (tel: + 353 1 855-7600) [see map]. For more information visit the Sea Safari website: www.vikingsplash.ie/seasafari.htm.
Viking Splash Tours
Viking Splash Tours is a city tour with a difference. The mode of transport is an amphibious World War II landing craft, allowing you to view the city from both land and water. Irreverent costumed Viking tour guides will lead you through the streets of Dublin, teaching you to roar like Vikings at passers by! Sights along the way include Dublin’s two famous City Cathedrals, Saint Patrick’s and Christchurch; Viking Dublin; Trinity College; Government Buildings (Leinster House); and Georgian Dublin. The highlight of the tour is the ‘Splashdown’ into the water at the newly developed Grand Canal Dock. During the trip on the water you will see the recording studios of famous Dublin rock band U2.
The Viking Splash is suitable for all, adults and children alike, and is perfectly safe.
Departure Points:
64-65 Patrick Street (very close to St. Patrick's Cathedral)
or
St Stephen's Green North (opposite the top of Dawson Street)
Duration:
Tours last 75 minutes (55 minutes on land and 20 minutes on water)
Contact:
Viking Splash Tours, tel: +353 1 707-6000