Edited for clarification:
We’ll be in Howth at the beginning of July, and we are thinking about taking the short 10–15 minute ferry ride to Ireland’s Eye, walk around the island, and see puffins!
My concern is that both my 15-year-old and I get seasick. Has anyone taken the ferry? Is the ride usually smooth, or can it be rough?
It it a bad idea?
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you've heard, which is not the same as you've checked the website. It specifically states that they do not land on the island, it's a 50 minute trip from Howth which goes close to the island for viewing and photos. In a very small boat!
https://www.irelandseyeferries.com/tours/howth-coastal-boat-tour/
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Lake District, England
12161 posts
My immediate thought was when did they stop landing ferry rides? The answer is that they haven't- they are exclusively provided by an almost identically named company- https://irelandseyeferry.ie/
I haven't done the trip, so can't answer the OP's question, but do know that landing cruises happen.
Posted by
Northern Minnesota
1094 posts
It sounds like a "don't miss" adventure to me! With that said, I would take something for the ride. I have done many similar rides in the ocean and gotten sick enough times (not always) that I now err on the side of caution.
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uhmmm, two companies with almost identical name. Never a good thing...
Anyway, two website with videos of boats bobbing and rolling on what looks like a nice day. I think that might answer the actual question.