Bantry Bay Charters has 3 specially selected, safe and comfortable boats which can depart from the Railway Pier in Bantry or the Pier in Glengarriff.

Charter a boat for a full-day, half-day and evening. Specialist Angling Charters are offered for those of you who wish to target specific species, specimen fish or try new methods of angling. Bantry Bay offers plenty to catch from the seabed, whether on the drift or at anchor.

Deep Star

“Deep Star” is a 33’ Aqua Star vessel, with a P3 Licence (15 miles from port, 3 miles from Land). Full safety equipment as per Dept. of Marine. Life Jackets supplied. 16 person life raft onboard. All charters have the provision of a safe and secure trip on-board a comfortable stable boat with outside seating, canopy cover and toilet facilities.

Puffin

“Puffin” is a 31’ Mitchell, known for their sea keeping capabilities, with a P5 Licence (30 miles from Port, 12 Miles from land), for 12 passengers and 2 crew. Full safety equipment as per Dept. of Marine. Life Jackets supplied. 16 person life raft. All charters have the provision of a safe and secure trip on-board a comfortable stable boat with outside seating, canopy cover and toilet facilities.

Steren an Mor

“Steren an Mor” is a 40’ ex Cornish built fishing boat converted to a passenger boat, with a Class 5 Licence for 40 people in smooth waters, and a P5 licence for 12 passengers (30 miles from port, 30 miles from Land). Full safety equipment as per Dept. of Marine. Life Jackets supplied. Life raft onboard. All charters have the provision of a safe and secure trip on-board a comfortable stable boat with outside seating, canopy cover and toilet facilities.

Blue Thunder

Lochin 33′. 350 HP Mermaid
Skipper: Ian O’Driscoll
Licence: 845
Base: Schull Operational area: 30 miles
out from Schull.

Notes: A Charter Boat for reef, wreck, shark and general inshore fishing. Whale, Dolphin, Seal & Bird watching.

Also offers night charters.

Saint Colette II

Cygnus Cyfish33ft 5.9 Cummins QSB 425hp
Skipper: Brendan O’Connell
Licence: 1856
Base: Cahersiveen & Knightstown

Notes: Sails from Cahersiveen & Knightstown. Your Skipper Brendan has twenty years’ experience navigating the bay and our aim is to make your voyage fascinating, pleasant and safe. On board there is a toilet, seating, binoculars and all safety equipment. Also, Tea and Coffee provided onboard. Boat cruises at about 12 to15 knots. We can accommodate fishing parties up to 10 persons & Non fishing tours up to 12 persons.

Molly’O

Tyler 42 Glass fibre hull. Twin Caterpillar V8 engines.
Skipper: Rory O’Connor, ex trawler skipper, 20 years experience.
Licence: 1411
Base: Dingle Operational area: Dingle Bay & Blasket Islands grounds.

Notes: Wheelhouse, 2 Radar, 2 Fishfinders, 2 VHF Radios GPS & Track plotter. Large Cabin, Galley, Seating & Toilet are for the fisherman’s comfort. All rods are Penn with Penn Senator reels (No extra charge) Large selection of lures. Full list of safety equipment aboard. Species fished Cod, Pollack, Ling, Coalfish, Mackerel, Skate & Shark. Whale, dolphin & bird watching tours available.

Located at the Yacht Marina in Dingle, Co. Kerry, Dingle Boat Tours provide a wide range of boat trips for visitors to enjoy our beautiful coastline and islands. These include:
Sea Angling, Blasket Islands Sea Life RIB Tour, Dingle Harbour Tours, Blasket Island Eco tours, Blasket Island ferries and Private Charters.

Emma Delia

Cygnus Cyclone 30′
Skipper: Michael O’Neilll
Licence: 817
Base: Dingle Operational Area: Dingle Bay & Blasket Islands

Notes: Species, Reef, Tope, Blue Shark

Sarah Ellie

Bluefin 40′
Skipper: Paul Flannery
Licence: 1261
Base: Dingle Operational Area: Dingle Bay & Blasket Islands

Notes: Species, Reef, Tope, Blue Shark

Saimhin Sogh

Freeward 35′
Skipper: Pat Begley
Licence: 1049
Base: Dingle Operational Area: Dingle Bay & Blasket Islands

Notes: Species, Reef, Tope, Blue Shark

The Perfect end to the day

To complete your experience take your fish to “John Benny’s” where you can enjoy your catch as a delicious fish dinner.