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SAILING AND BOATS NEAR BANTRY

Bantry Bay Charters

Explore the waters with Bantry Bay Charters where you can experience the native wildlife up close, try mackerel fishing, chase the sunset, and discover the beauty of West Cork from a fresh perspective. Guests of the Maritime can enjoy a discounted rate on a excursion with Bantry Bay Charters. Enquire at the reception at the hotel.​

 

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Bantry Bay Boat Hire

Navigate the shores of Bantry Bay by hiring a powerboat or kayak from Bantry Bay Boat Hire. Experience a boat tour with a difference, learn about our wonderful seafood and finish it off by enjoying some local produce.

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Outdoors Ireland

Sea Kayak the inlets & islands of Bantry Bay & Glengarriff Harbour with Outdoors Ireland. Discover local history and legends as you paddle along the coastline, past fishing boats, amidst the swan and and occasional seal.


Carbery Sailing

If you want to go sailing in West Cork, Carbery Sailing is a RYA Sail Training School based in the village of Ahakista on the Sheep’s Head Peninsula. They have direct access to Dunmanus Bay for half day skippered charter sails. Roaringwater Bay and Bantry Bay are within easy reach for the day skippered charter sails. 

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Whale Watch West Cork

Depending on the time of year, seals, dolphins, harbour porpoises, puffins, guillemots and both baby minke whales & baby dolphins grace our waters. The season typically runs from April to May and June to November. Top zoologist, Nic Slocaum, an avid marine conservationist, has been watching whales & dolphins from boats for the past 25 years. Whale Watch West Cork trips leave from Baltimore. 

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West Cork Sailing Centre

Escape to the crystal clear sheltered waters of Bantry Bay for intensive yacht master training, learn on a cruising course, charter a skippered yacht or paddle around the harbour in a kayak or canoe. West Cork Sailing & Power Boat Centre is based in Adrigole. 

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Aquaventures Dive Centre

They offer a unique and wonderful experience with a guided snorkel tour. This is a magical experience from the fishing village of Baltimore. They also offer the most interesting scuba-diving locations for divers. 

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Lagoon Activity Centre

A day out at the Lagoon Activity Centre is a fun day for all the family. You can rent paddle-boats, row-boats or kayaks by the hour and enjoy the wonderful surroundings in the lagoon in Rosscarbery. 

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