Skellig Coast Discovery

Skellig Coast Discovery Boat trips and wildlife tours including whale and dolphin watching in Caherdaniel , South Kerry, Ire Welcome aboard Skellig Coast Discovery.

On the Skellig Coast Discovery you will uncover the history, fascinating places, stories, folklore and wildlife that the Skellig Coast has to offer. Learn about the first settlers to the area, smuggling, copper mining, cable cars, fishing, sunken cannons, mythical islands, the monks of Skellig and Ireland’s most famous man, Daniel O’Connell. Your voyage is a unique insight into the amazing place w

e call ‘Skellig Coast’! Born and reared at Rath, Caherdaniel, Skipper Des O'Shea grew up by the sea in an era when boat building was still being carried out. Stories of Seine Boat fishing for Mackerel under dark moonless nights abound, as did stories of shipwrecks and smuggling. He often remembers fishing the coast with his father in locally made wooden boats. Generations of O’Sheas lived, farmed and fished the seas around Kenmare Bay and Derrynane. In 2010, Des acquired his first boat to take people out on the bay. The experience of seeing the coast from the sea and its associated wildlife is something that very few have experienced. With that in mind, in 2011, Des launched ‘Iolar Na Mara (Eagle of the Sea), a purpose built sea going vessel. The boat is fully licensed by the Department of the Marine to carry 12 passengers. Des has developed specific routes enabling passenger experiences that vary by coastline. These include;

• The Beara Coast, Islands and the Bull Rock
• Killmacillogue and Kenmare Bay
• The Skellig Coast, Derrynane and its Islands
• Whale, Dolphin and Marine wildlife watching

In 2016, Des celebrated his 20th year as a volunteer for the Derrynane Inshore Rescue Lifeboat something that he is extremely proud of. This year sees the launch of Des’s marine tours company – Skellig Coast Discovery catering for people and tourists who want to experience the maritime heritage, locations and destinations that make the Skellig Coast so special.

15/10/2025
Dolphins on a trip from the Bullrock
21/08/2025

Dolphins on a trip from the Bullrock

18/08/2025

Hopefully see all our supporters on the day 🛟🛟.
Our Boathouse will be open from 1pm until 5pm on the day 🚤🛥

14/08/2025

Dolphins on trip to Killmackillogue

12/08/2025

Dolphin watching in the Kenmare bay

31/07/2025

Tuesday 5th August at the Village Hall in Caherdaniel everybody welcome to attend

Merry Christmas to all from Skellig Coast Discovery.
24/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all from Skellig Coast Discovery.

14/11/2024

David Hare, who created the amazing Great Lighthouses of Ireland documentaries, has published a beautiful new book - The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Irish Lighthouses. The book is up for an An Post Irish Book Awards. It would be great if you could give it a vote - voting closes tomorrow!
https://www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/

05/10/2024

Thank you Adam Brennan for your continuing support for your donation of €5000 from your boating event in Dromquinna Manor and to all the participants who donated . This will go towards getting new PPE for our new recruits .
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063928189440

Fastnet Lighthouse.
21/09/2024

Fastnet Lighthouse.

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Wave Crest Caravan And Camping Park Caherdaniel Co Kerry
Kerry
V93V2YP

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+353872906229

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