Galway Bay Boat Tours

Galway Bay Boat Tours All types of boat trips on Galway Bay. Sightseeing, Fishing, Galway Hooker Workshop Experience.

Our passion for the seas around the West coast of Ireland stem from generations of fishing and seafaring within our family backgrounds. To say the sea is in our blood is probably the best way to describe our love of the Atlantic ocean that rolls into Galway Bay. The West of Ireland is defined by the sea and the dramatic coastlines and beautiful islands it has carved out here. If you wish to understand the nature of the West of Ireland you need to get out on the water.

“Did you know that Galway is home to the longest inland water sailing race in Europe?”⛵ The Cong–Galway Sailing Race Ret...
23/06/2026

“Did you know that Galway is home to the longest inland water sailing race in Europe?”

⛵ The Cong–Galway Sailing Race Returns! ⛵

One of Ireland’s most historic sailing events is set to take place once again as sailors make the journey from Cong to Galway City in the annual Cong–Galway Sailing Race.

First sailed in 1882, the race is recognised as the longest inland water sailing race in Europe, covering the full length of beautiful Lough Corrib before finishing on the River Corrib in the heart of Galway.

This unique event brings together an incredible mix of boats, from racing dinghies and keelboats to traditional Galway Ho**ers, all sharing the same waters and celebrating our rich maritime heritage.

The race is proudly hosted by Galway Bay Sailing Club, Galway City Sailing Club, Galway Ho**er Sailing Club, Corrib Rowing & Yachting Club, and Spiddal Sailing Club, showcasing the strong spirit of cooperation that exists across Galway’s sailing community.

Whether you’re a sailor, a supporter, or simply someone who enjoys seeing boats under sail, keep an eye on the River Corrib as the fleet makes its way towards Galway City. The sight of traditional Ho**ers sailing alongside modern racing boats is something special.

📅 Saturday, 27 June
📍 Cong to Galway City via Lough Corrib and the River Corrib
⛵ A fleet of up to 40 boats
🌊 Celebrating over 140 years of sailing history

Best of luck to all competitors, and fair winds to the fleet!

Nothing at all to do with boats but were delighted to support Scoil Bhríde, Shantalla this evening at a Bingo fundraiser...
13/06/2026

Nothing at all to do with boats but were delighted to support Scoil Bhríde, Shantalla this evening at a Bingo fundraiser in Seapoint, Salthill.

Please join us for a night of fun while raising a few euro for the kids in Scoil Bhríde

Great to have the lads out yesterday as part of their whiskey tasting tour of Galway city. Beautiful evening under Galwa...
29/05/2026

Great to have the lads out yesterday as part of their whiskey tasting tour of Galway city.

Beautiful evening under Galway’s skyline ⚓️🥃

Taylor’s Bar & Beer Garden Slidingrock Shantalla Busker Brownes Bar Taaffes Bar Garavans Bar Micil Distillery

The family was delighted to meet Michael Portillo earlier this week as he spent some time in Galway ⚓️
14/05/2026

The family was delighted to meet Michael Portillo earlier this week as he spent some time in Galway ⚓️

For the week thats in it.Tom Skerritt aka joined us a few years ago for some boat driving training.
14/05/2026

For the week thats in it.
Tom Skerritt aka joined us a few years ago for some boat driving training.

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New Docks
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Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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