Winter Lights Boat Tours
4 to 22 December 2026Ticketed
See Dublin’s illuminated waterfront from a RIB travelling from Dún Laoghaire into Dublin Port.
MyMap visitor guide · Sources checked 22 September 2026
- When
- 4 to 22 December 2026
- Where
- Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School, Dún Laoghaire
- Entry
- Ticketed. Listed price: €45. Check booking options and fees with the provider.
- Kind
- Seasonal
What to expect
The route offers a water-level view of landmarks including the Samuel Beckett Bridge and Custom House. Waterproof outer clothing is supplied, but warm base layers and grippy footwear are still needed. Children can join from age four, with an adult required for under-sixteens.
Sources: Dublin Boat Tour
Before you go
Depart and return at the sailing school on Dún Laoghaire’s West Pier. The booking summary lists €45 and two and a half hours, while the general FAQ gives a shorter duration; confirm the Winter Lights duration before booking. Departures depend on weather and the booking calendar.
Sources: Dublin Boat Tour
Tickets and entry
Ticketed. Listed price: €45. Check booking options and fees with the provider.
Fáilte Ireland Open Data, imported 22 September 2026
Booking happens on the organiser’s own site: dublinboattour.com. This site does not sell tickets and holds no information about whether any are left.
Getting there and getting home
About these directions
Public transport times come from National Transport Authority. Timetables cover 2026-09-18 to 2027-09-19. These are scheduled services; check with the operator for cancellations and changes before travelling.
Walking and driving times are estimates. A town search starts at its centre; choose your location or a point on the map for a more precise starting point. Eircode search is not available.
How journey planning worksDestination, access and nearby stops
Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School is in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin. Routes here end at Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School, West Pier, , Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, using the venue position in this listing.
The nearest scheduled stop is De Vesci Terrace (3042), 120 m away in a straight line. Use the planner to check walking connections for your journey.
- De Vesci Terrace 120 m
buses S8, 7 and 7nScheduled departures from this stop
- De Vesci Park 170 m
buses S8, 7A, 7 and 7EScheduled departures from this stop
- Grosvenor Terrace 230 m
buses S8, 7A, 7 and 7EScheduled departures from this stop
- Crofton Road 290 m
buses S8, E2, L27, L25, 111 and 7 among othersScheduled departures from this stop
- Salthill and Monkstown 370 m
train DARTScheduled departures from this stop
Getting to Dún Laoghaire covers the journeys into the town itself.
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Where this comes from
Programme and visiting details are based on the sources below, checked on the dates shown. The original listing was supplied by Fáilte Ireland under CC BY 4.0. For changes to the programme or ticket availability, follow the organiser’s official link.
- Fáilte Ireland Open Data · imported 22 September 2026
Venue, dates, entry details and official links imported from the Events dataset under CC BY 4.0. Source descriptions are not republished. - Dublin Boat Tour · read 22 September 2026
Programme and visiting details used to write the MyMap visitor guide.