Atlantic Whale and Wildlife Tours

15/06/2026

Sunny and light winds tomorrow Tuesday make conditions good for our Whale and wildlife tours we have availability on our tour from Kinsale at 1000 hrs it’s easy to book log on to www.atlanticwhaleandwildlifetours.com to reserve ,Video is this afternoons tour with plenty of feeding dolphins a glimpse of a Minke with Manx shearwaters feeding.

14/06/2026

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14/06/2026

Moments like these make it all worthwhile 🩵🐋

📸 Tadhg O’Brien

13/06/2026

13/06/2026

Minke whale and pods of Common Dolphins so far today on our tour all in glorious sunshine,spaces on our tour tomorrow Sunday at 10 am from Kinsale and availability from Courtmacsherry and Kinsale during the week,it’s easy to book log on to www.Atlanticwhaleand wildlife tours.com to reserve.

11/06/2026

Nothing prepares you for the sheer size of a basking shark until it glides right past the boat - an unforgettable moment 🩵

🌊 Join us on the water—link in bio to book.

08/06/2026

The weather hasn’t been kind to us of late and unfortunately we had to cancel a lot of our scheduled tours,we have a tour planned for this Wednesday morning 10th June from our base in Kinsale departing at 10 am,weather conditions look good.
It’s easy to book log on to www.atlanticwhaleandwildlifetours.com to reserve .
Sightings this year so far have included Basking Sharks,Minke Whales,Rizzo dolphins,Common dolphins,Bottlenose Dolphins and our smallest whale the Harbour porpoise.We have had a few sightings of Humpback activity tail slapping etc off the coast,but when we investigated we didn’t encounter any further whale activity.

06/06/2026

A little glimpse at our very own “wall of fame” here at Atlantic Whale and Wildlife Tours! 🌊📸

These snapshots aren’t just beautiful photos; they represent the incredible biodiversity that thrives right here off the coast of West Cork. Our waters are a rich feeding ground, making it one of the best places in Europe to spot diverse marine life in their natural habitat.

Here is a quick guide to some of the amazing species you can spot when you head out on the water with us:
Short-Beaked Common Dolphins: Easily recognised by the distinct yellowish hourglass pattern on their sides. They are highly social, acrobatic, and love to bow-ride right alongside our boat!
Humpback & Minke Whales: See that iconic tail fluke? That’s a signature dive from a magnificent whale! Our coast provides vital feeding grounds for these gentle giants, particularly when the sprat and herring are abundant.
Dynamic Seabirds: It’s not just about what’s beneath the surface. Notice the flock diving in the background? Active seabirds are our best natural indicators that a “bait ball” (and larger predators!) are nearby.

Every trip out from Courtmacsherry is a live, unpredictable nature documentary. 🎬 We can’t guarantee what will show up, but that’s the magic of the wild!

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06/06/2026

Starting near Wood Point House, this unique trail takes you along the old railway track right into the heart of the village—perfect for a quick coffee stop! ☕

From there, the path winds through a magical woodland bursting with wild garlic and bluebells, before suddenly opening up onto a breathtaking headland with sweeping sea views. 🌊✨

It’s the perfect coastal stroll to enjoy before or after joining us on the water to spot some wildlife. 🐋

Save this reel for your next West Cork adventure and tag your walking buddy below! 👇

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02/06/2026

After having to cancel our tours yesterday it was great to get out on the Ocean today Tuesday we had an enjoyable tour it was great to have sunshine and slack enough winds, we encountered Harbour Porpoise,pods of Common Dolphins,Atlantic grey seals on the rocky shore and a good few seabirds.
Our next tour is Fridsy 5th as it’s windy enough wed/thurs so we have cancelled those tours.We have spaces on Friday on our 10 am tour from Kinsale,video is the common dolphins playing in the wash of the Lady Catherine