Times & Fares

Clare Island ferry timesScroll down to view our Clare Island ferry times, which vary according to the time of year.

You can book your ticket online using the booking system on the top right of this screen. Only the main departure times are available through the On-Line Booking system, however your on-line booking / ticket will allow access to all other departures times on a given day. Please refer to time table below.

The Clare Island Ferry offers a year round service. The greatest frequency of ferry options are between May and September. However, a daily service also operates October – April, weather permitting. Confirm times of sailings with the Clare Island Ferry desk. Tel / Fax (098) 23737 / Mobile No. (086) 8515003.

June / July / August / September

Day

Dept Clare Isl.

Dept. Roonagh

Monday8.45 am9.30 am 
10.15 am11.00 am
11.30 am (July 10th- August 29th only)12.00 pm (July 10th- August 29th only)
1.00 pm (June / July / August only)1.45 pm (June / July / August only)
4.45 pm5.30 pm
6.15 pm6.45 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday
8.45 am9.30 am
10.15 am11.00 am
11.30 am (July 10th – August 29th only)12.00 pm (July 10th – August 29th only)
1.00 pm (June / July / August only)1.45 pm (June / July / August only)
4.45 pm5.30 pm
6.15 pm6.45 pm
Thursday
8.45am9.30am
10.15 am11.00 am
11.30 am (July 10th – August 29th only)12.00 pm (July 10th – August 29th only)
1.00 pm1.45 pm
4.45 pm5.30 pm
6.15pm6.45pm
Friday8.45am9.30am
10.15am11.00am
11.30 am (July 10th – August 29th only)12.00 pm (July 10th – August 29th only)
1.00pm1.45pm
4.45pm5.30pm
6.15pm6.45pm
Saturday & Sunday 10.00 am11.00 am
11.30 am (July 10th – August 29th only)12.00 pm (July 10th – August 29th only)
1.00 pm1.45 pm
4.45 pm5.30 pm
6.15 pm6.45 pm

Oct/Feb/March

Day

Dept Clare Isl.

Dept. Roonagh

Monday8.00 am (Except on Bank Holidays)8.30 am (Except on Bank Holidays)
10.15 am (Weather dependent – call beforehand)10.45 am (Weather dependent – call beforehand)
4.45 pm5.30 pm
Tuesday 8.45 am9.30 am
4.45 pm5.30 pm
Wednesday to Friday8.45 am9.30 am
10.15 am (Weather dependent – call beforehand)10.45 am (Weather dependent – call beforehand)
4.45 pm5.30 pm
Saturday & Sunday10.00 am10.30 am
4.45 pm5.30 pm

November 1st to January 31st

Day

Dept Clare Isl.

Dept. Roonagh

Monday8.00am (Except on Bank Holidays)8.30am (Except on Bank Holidays)
4.15pm5.00pm
Tuesday To Friday
8.45am9.30am
4.15pm5.00pm
Saturday & Sunday10.00am10.30am
4.15pm5.00pm

Extra sailings for groups can be arranged. All Clare Island ferry times are subject to weather conditions and may be changed or cancelled at short notice. No fuel, oil or gas may be transported on the passenger services.

Tel. Alan 087 9004115. Brian 086 8515003.

The “Very Likely” Small Ferry Boat – 12 Passengers

Extra sailings for groups of 6 or more people can be arranged aboard the “Very Likely”. This ferry boat accommodates 12 people and may be chartered for sightseeing trips around Clare Island, trips to other islands such as Achill & Inishturk, or for diving excursions. The “Pirate Queen” & the “Very Likely”are fully certified by the Department of the Marine & registered with Failte Ireland.

Clare Island Fares

Type

Conditions

Cost

Online Booking Discounted

AdultOver 18€17.00 Return10%
Kids & StudentAged 13 – 18 plus student id holder€12.00 Return10%
ChildAge 5 – 12 Years€8.00 Return10%
ChildAged less than 5Free
O.A.P.With Irish Travel Pass / NI Smart Travel cardsFree
O.A.P.Without Irish Travel Pass / NI Smart Travel cards€17.00 Return10%
GroupsContact for more information on Group Bookings

Contact us for group fares. With your Ferry Ticket, you will receive: FREE Clare Island Walking Brochure FREE Grace O’Malley Information

April 1st to May 31th

Day

Dept Clare Isl.

Dept. Roonagh

Monday8.00 am (Except on Bank Holidays)8.30 am (Except on Bank Holidays)
10.00am10.45am
6.15 pm6.45 pm
Tuesday
8.45 am9.30 am
6.15pm6.45pm
Wedneday to Friday8.45am9.30am
10.00am10.45am
6.15 pm6.45 pm
Saturday & Sunday10.00 am10.45 am
6.15 pm6.45 pm

Clare Island Fares

Type

Conditions

Cost

Online Booking Discounted

AdultOver 18€17.00 Return10%
Kids & StudentAged 13 – 18 plus student id holder€12.00 Return10%
ChildAge 5 – 12 Years€8.00 Return10%
ChildAged less than 5Free
O.A.P.With Irish Travel Pass / NI Smart Travel cardsFree
O.A.P.Without Irish Travel Pass / NI Smart Travel cards€17.00 Return10%
 BikesAdults & Student
Kids
Electric Bikes
€6.00
Free
€10.00
10%
GroupsContact for more information on Group Bookings

Contact us for group fares

With your Ferry Ticket, you will receive: FREE Clare Island Walking Brochure FREE Grace O’Malley Information