Dublin Discovered Boat Tours

Seeing Dublin from the water offers a different perspective on the unique heritage of the city, encompassing historical, cultural and environmental features that make Dublin such an enthralling place. Nestled on the quays of the River Liffey in the heart of Dublin’s Docklands, Dublin Discovered Boat Tours depart from Sean O’Casey bridge, opposite the historic Custom House Building.

On board the Spirit of the Docklands, visitors move through Dublin’s distinctive historical periods – the tour passes under O’Connell Bridge, the bustling urban centre of this European city, before cruising past Georgian Quaysides en route to the older port quarter of the city, where the maritime heritage of Dublin is visible all round, including the iconic Jeanie Johnston famine ship, EPIC emigration museum, Dublin’s Diving Bell and much more. The tour concludes in Dublin’s Docklands, where remnants of the old city and signs of new development sit side-by-side, offering striking modern architecture, commercial buildings, centuries-old warehouses and memorials to Ireland’s famine victims as you sail past.

Dublin Discovered Boat Tours run for approximately 45 minutes, and each tour is led by an expert guide offering knowledge and stories about the Liffey and its surrounds. The tour is suitable for all ages, with plenty of interesting titbits for children and adults alike. You might learn about how the Vikings came to settle in Dublin or why the quay walls were built.

The Spirit of the Docklands is a boat that is one of a kind – custom built in Udevalla in Sweden it is fully accessible with a wheelchair lift and wide alleys to accommodate all accessibility requirements. Stepping down into the boat, you are seated at the water line giving visitors an up-close view of the river and quaysides through the glass roof and large windows, whatever the weather.

Running since 2006 Dublin Discovered Boat Tours offer the opportunity to see the city from the river that flows through its centre, and recognize the formative role that the Liffey has played in shaping the human activity of Dublin. The tours run daily in high season at regular intervals throughout the day. For more information and to book your tour, see https://dublindiscovered.ie/.