Island Cruise from Ashford Castle

  • Sailing from Ashford Castle from June 1st to September 30th.
  • Departure at 2:45pm*
  • Boarding from 2:25pm.
  • Duration: Approximately Two Hours
  • Price: Adults - €30.00, Children - €10.00
  • Please note: Ashford Castle Hotel charge non-residents to enter the estate.

Booking is advised. Book online or call 087 994 6380.

Take A Cruise to Inchagoill Island From The Pier At Ashford Castle

This is a two hour cruise which includes a 40 minute visit to Inchagoill Island, the most famous island on Lough Corrib. After leaving Ashford Castle, the "Isle Of Inisfree" visits Lisloughrey Pier from where passenger steamers once operated. You can also join the cruise at this point at 3:00pm.

This cruise arrives at Inchagoill at approx 3:30pm for a 40 minute visit. While on the island passengers are taken on a guided tour of St. Patrick's 5th Century Monastic site. Historic points of interest include:

St. Patricks Church (5th Century)
The stone of Lugna (470AD: Gravestone of St. Patricks navigator)
The Church of the Saints (Built in 1180AD by the Augustinian Monks of Cong)
The burial tomb of Muirgeas O'Nioc (Archbishop of Tuam in 1128AD)

After the guided tour, passengers board the "Isle Of Inisfree" to return to Ashford Castle at around 5:00pm.

This Cruise operates during the months of June, July, August and September and is the perfect excursion for guests of Ashford Castle Hotel.