We will be staying in Listowel overnight and thinking of taking a ferry across and driving to Doolin. Than taking a ferry cruise to Inis-Oirr (Inisheer) (2 hour carriage tour) plus cliffs of Moher cruise with Doolin2aranferries. We will be staying the night in Doolin. Will we get some more time to explore the cliffs after the ferry cruise. Or will the drive and the cruise fill up our full day? Thanks for all your comments in advance.
Posted by
Colorado Springs
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You should have plenty of time to do as you propose at a leisurely pace, especially if you get a reasonably early start.
It's only a 15 minute drive from Listowel to the Tarbert Ferry (first come, first served) and then the short trip across the Shannon. I suggest driving the N67 up the coast - it's one of Ireland's great scenic drives on a sunny day. Though the drive to Doolin is barely an hour and a half, you'll want to double that to account for stops along the way, including one at the pretty seaside village of Kilkee which features a very pretty stretch of sandy beach and a nice cliff walk of its own.
If you're interested in seeing what Moher looks like from the top you could stop off on your way to Doolin and mix with the crowds, then book one of the afternoon ferries to Inis Oirr to see how they look from the water with the sun shining on them in late afternoon. Even with a few hours exploring the island on foot and by pony trap you'll be comfortably back in Doolin by late afternoon - plenty of time for dinner and a pint or two before turning in.
Posted by
OP
16 posts
Thankyou for a detailed reply. We were worried of packing too much as this is once in life visit for us. So if we start Listowel at 7:30 am, it should give us enough time than to do both.