Wild Atlantic Way

Wild Atlantic Way Cruise Experience | Day & 1/2 Day Tours of West Cork’s Bays & Islands!

February 18, 2017 by Dunmanus

Wild Atlantic Way Cruise Experience

Taste the salt air on a Wild Atlantic Way Cruise Experience and immerse yourself ir the drama and beauty of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way!

A day sail experience or a half-day tour on West Cork’s pristine bays will revolutionise the way you see Ireland’s rugged coastline.

Dolphins and Islands

Join us on our luxury Hallberg-Rassy yacht as we sail alongside rugged peninsulas and skirt West Cork’s intriguing islands. Watch out for dolphins along the way! They like to swim alongside us, keeping us company on your Wild Atlantic Way Cruise as we explore the pristine waters around West cork’s peninsulas.

Day Tours or Half-Day Sails

Sailing Around Fastnet West Cork Cruise Experience

Our sailing trip on Merlin, a luxury Hallberg-Rassy yacht, begins in the tiny fishing village of Ahakista on the rugged and award-winning Sheep’s Head peninsula. Choose a day cruise experience around Bere Island or the iconic Fastnet Rock lighthouse and we’ll explore our neighbouring bays.

Dunmanus, Bantry and Roaringwater Water bays each have their own unique character as you’ll soon discover! If you don’t have a day to spare, charter a half-day tour and we’ll chart a course around Carbery’s isles in Dunmanus Bay which lies between the Sheep’s Head and Mizen peninsulas. We’ll share stories of the peninsulas and their communities with you as we sail …

Hands-on Experience

This is a hands-on experience where you can try taking the helm and help out on deck! Our experienced crew will be your expert local guides throughout your trip.

A cruise experience is the perfect way to appreciate the beauty and character of Ireland’s stunning Atlantic seascapes and the rugged West Cork coastline.

A sailing trip gives you a whole new insight into life in a coastal community on the very edge of Europe.

Connect with the Coastline

As you connect with the rugged coastline, islands, and pristine marine environments around the unspoilt peninsula, you’ll quickly realise the unique character of this magical place. You’ll even get to sample the local produce West Cork is famed for when we enjoy homemade soup and West Cork snacks on your tour!

Your trip is the perfect excuse to call for dinner to Arundel’s by the Pier in Ahakista on your return to land. Enjoy your dinner overlooking Merlin in Kitchen Cove and reflect on a great day on West Cork’s Wild Atlantic waters.

Join us on a unique adventure as we sail this magical part of the West Cork’s Wild Atlantic Way and do it in style.

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Price Per Person	Fastnet Rock Sail: €140 Day Sail €95 1/2 Day - €75 Min charge is €300 if less than 4 people book.
Price Includes:	Home-made soup, rolls, tea, coffee & biscuits.
Duration	Fastnet Rock Sail: 7-8 hours. Day Sail: 6 hours. Half-Day: 3 hours.
Opening Times	9:00 - 20:00 7 days a week, April to October. (All trips by appointment.)
Group Tours	Individual and Group Tour Bookings available.
Maximum Group Size	Maximum booking – 6 people.
Languages	The cruises are supervised by our crew who can provide German and French language support.
Mobility	Must have good stability while walking (unable to cater for wheelchairs).
Fitness	Must have reasonable fitness and active outlook. No experience required.
Clothing	Typical walking gear will suffice. Fleece, waterproof jacket and trousers, and sturdy footwear.
Minimum Age	Must be over 12 and active
Nearest Airport	Cork Airport
Parking	Can cater for coaches and cars in the car park at Arundel’s By The Pier, opposite the pier.

January 16, 2014 by Dunmanus

Visit the Sheep’s Head peninsula – a European Destination of Excellence – as you travel Ireland’s newest touring route, the Wild Atlantic Way

The Sheep’s Head peninsula encapsulates the very best of what the Wild Atlantic Way has to offer.

The renowned Sheep’s Head Way walking route is a huge part of its charm. But it’s when you spend some time here that you’ll really understand why West Cork is described as ‘a place apart.’

This is an unspoilt part of the world where people have forged strong communities against a stunning backdrop of rugged hills and seas that are sparkling and dramatic by turn.

The Sheep’s Head Way offers something for everyone: choose the bustle of historic Bantry with its cafés and restaurants; a quiet walk to the lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula; a moment in thought at the chapel at Gougane Barra; or a day of adventure on our beautiful bays.

Live life the Sheep’s Head Way for a while, and you’ll understand why so many people are drawn to return here again and again. This is a place that refreshes the mind and fills the soul … A place where you’ll fully experience the Wild Atlantic Way.

Craftspeople and artists love the quality of the light here and the fact that the landscape changes at every turn in the road. You’ll find traces of Ireland’s rich history all along the Sheep’s Head Way, and you’re sure to have great fun meeting the locals, hearing their stories, and feeling quite at home…

The Wild Atlantic Way stretches from Inishowen in Donegal to Kinsale in West Cork. We’re just an hour from Cork Airport and Kinsale here, but it feels like you’re a world away from the ordinary when you visit Bantry and the Sheep’s Head peninsula …

Wild Atlantic Way Cruise

September 30, 2013 by Dunmanus

Discover Ireland’s rugged coastline on Carbery Sailing’s Wild Atlantic Way Cruise. Taste the salt air at the edge of Western Europe, and sample the fantastic food produced here on the Sheep’s Head peninsula – an unspoilt European Destination of Excellence.

As you watch dolphins and whales play in pristine waters, and explore the bays and islands around the Sheep’s Head, you’ll understand how the changing sea has shaped the landscape of the Sheep’s Head peninsula, and the lives of its people, across the millennia.

West Cork Wild Atlantic Way Cruise

Your journey will take place on a luxury Hallberg-Rassy yacht operated by Carbery Sailing from Ahakista.

Moving through Dunmanus Bay, watch the coastlines of the Sheep’s Head and Mizen peninsulas unfold alongside you. As we make our way towards the Atlantic, Chris from Carbery Sailing and his crew will share with you stories about the people who have made this remote landscape home over several thousand years.

Bantry Bay, bordered by the Sheep’s Head and Beara peninsulas, is one of the deepest natural harbours in Europe. The drama of this bay, which can be as flat as glass or angry enough to repel an invading fleet, is something to experience. The majestic outlines of Hungry Hill and the Sugarloaf stand over the bay. The hills transform the sea, the wind, and the quality of the light in ways that our visiting sailors are always amazed by.

We’ll also explore Roaringwater Bay, named for the sound of the waters that, powered by Atlantic gales, crash against its many rocks and 100 islands. No better place to experience the Wild Atlantic Way! For all its drama, the climate here, influenced by the Gulf Stream, is mild. As we sail, look out for the harbour porpoises, dolphins and whales which make this bay their home. You’ll need your camera ready throughout the trip to capture images of local dolphins, minke whales, sunfish and leatherback sea turtles.

You’ll encounter three magnificent bays on Carbery Sailing’s Wild Atlantic Way Cruise. We’ll also chart our course past West Cork’s 7 inhabited islands. Spend time with their unique communities and experience the stunning natural habitats on Sherkin and Bere islands during your sailing trip, and you’ll get a real sense on what it is to live life by the Atlantic, at the very edge of Europe.

Price:

Carbery Sailing’s Wild Atlantic Way Cruises start from €290 (per person, cabin-sharing).

Transport:

Ahakista is located 1.25 hours’ drive from Cork Aiport. Transfers can be arranged.
UK airports with flights to Cork Airport include:
Birmingham, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Heathrow and London Stansted.

European airports with flights to Cork include:
Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Girona, Lisbon, Milan, Munich, Nice, Paris and Warsaw.

Bookings and Enquiries:

You can either book a scheduled cruise, or contact Carbery Sailing’s Chris Forker to arrange a booking for dates to suit you.
Email: [email protected]