Skellig Coast Discovery

Skellig Coast Discovery Boat trips and wildlife tours including whale and dolphin watching in Caherdaniel , South Kerry, Ire Welcome aboard Skellig Coast Discovery.
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On the Skellig Coast Discovery you will uncover the history, fascinating places, stories, folklore and wildlife that the Skellig Coast has to offer. Learn about the first settlers to the area, smuggling, copper mining, cable cars, fishing, sunken cannons, mythical islands, the monks of Skellig and Ireland’s most famous man, Daniel O’Connell. Your voyage is a unique insight into the amazing place w

e call ‘Skellig Coast’! Born and reared at Rath, Caherdaniel, Skipper Des O'Shea grew up by the sea in an era when boat building was still being carried out. Stories of Seine Boat fishing for Mackerel under dark moonless nights abound, as did stories of shipwrecks and smuggling. He often remembers fishing the coast with his father in locally made wooden boats. Generations of O’Sheas lived, farmed and fished the seas around Kenmare Bay and Derrynane. In 2010, Des acquired his first boat to take people out on the bay. The experience of seeing the coast from the sea and its associated wildlife is something that very few have experienced. With that in mind, in 2011, Des launched ‘Iolar Na Mara (Eagle of the Sea), a purpose built sea going vessel. The boat is fully licensed by the Department of the Marine to carry 12 passengers. Des has developed specific routes enabling passenger experiences that vary by coastline. These include;

• The Beara Coast, Islands and the Bull Rock
• Killmacillogue and Kenmare Bay
• The Skellig Coast, Derrynane and its Islands
• Whale, Dolphin and Marine wildlife watching

In 2016, Des celebrated his 20th year as a volunteer for the Derrynane Inshore Rescue Lifeboat something that he is extremely proud of. This year sees the launch of Des’s marine tours company – Skellig Coast Discovery catering for people and tourists who want to experience the maritime heritage, locations and destinations that make the Skellig Coast so special.

05/10/2024

Thank you Adam Brennan for your continuing support for your donation of €5000 from your boating event in Dromquinna Manor and to all the participants who donated . This will go towards getting new PPE for our new recruits .
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Fastnet Lighthouse.
21/09/2024

Fastnet Lighthouse.

Skelligs Sunset.
18/09/2024

Skelligs Sunset.

24/06/2024

A list of the Defibrillators in the Caherdaniel/Castlecove/Loher areas please take note

Lots of Redbay boats in Killmackillogue today for a stopover on the Bull Run for fun trip from Drumquina manor to the Bu...
22/06/2024

Lots of Redbay boats in Killmackillogue today for a stopover on the Bull Run for fun trip from Drumquina manor to the Bullrock.

Northern  lights over Caherdaniel tonight.
10/05/2024

Northern lights over Caherdaniel tonight.

Le Boreal cruise ship in Ballinskelligs bay.
06/05/2024

Le Boreal cruise ship in Ballinskelligs bay.

01/02/2024

The coming season marks 40 years of Derrynane Sea sports!! There is no doubt it looks different to how any of us imagined.

In saying that, the best way to celebrate a great lady, 40 years of a brilliant business, fun and great times on the water is to make it a super summer that would make Helen proud!

We appreciate the continued support of all of customers and we look forward to seeing you all in 2024 🛶 ⛵️ 🌊!!

Get in touch via the website or [email protected] to book for camps/lessons or call 0879081208 ☺️

Happy New Year everyone .
31/12/2023

Happy New Year everyone .

17/09/2023

The death has occurred of Helen Wilson (née Flanigan) of Caherdaniel, Kerry Ireland, on 16/09/2023. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

Super blue moon tonight over the Kenmare bay.
31/08/2023

Super blue moon tonight over the Kenmare bay.







Super blue moon over the Kenmare bay.
29/08/2023

Super blue moon over the Kenmare bay.







24/08/2023
Kerry ladies enjoying a afternoon on the way to Killmackillogue and dolphin watching on the way.
16/08/2023

Kerry ladies enjoying a afternoon on the way to Killmackillogue and dolphin watching on the way.







Killmackillogue stop off this evening for the Bullrock run 2023.
22/07/2023

Killmackillogue stop off this evening for the Bullrock run 2023.







20/07/2023

Dolphins on the way to the Bullrock this morning.







Places available for trip to Helen’s bar Killmackillogue 2 pm Thursday 20 July .
18/07/2023

Places available for trip to Helen’s bar Killmackillogue 2 pm Thursday 20 July .







Address

Wave Crest Caravan And Camping Park Caherdaniel Co Kerry
Kerry
V93V2YP

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