Donegal Bay Waterbus

The Pier, Donegal Town 00000, Ireland

074 9723666

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Ranked #1 of 4 tours in Donegal Town

38 Reviews

Type: Boat Tours

Owner description: The Donegal bay Waterbus is an 80ft long pleasure boat with full bar,heating and air conditioning, ladies and gents toilets, which provides tours...... more » Owner description: The Donegal bay Waterbus is an 80ft long pleasure boat with full bar,heating and air conditioning, ladies and gents toilets, which provides tours around beautiful Donegal Bay. It takes in amazing views of the bay, the town, the Bluestack Mountains and the amazing seal island with over 200 seals.

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Earth-mother2012

Ireland

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3 reviews

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“Water bus”

Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Ah now this is more like it. I have been on water busses or cruises all over Ireland. And this one comes out tops, It does a decent cruise out around the harbour which lasts an hour or there abouts. You get a good up a good speed and travel a good bit away from the town out into the... More

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stitchedupInverness

Inverness

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5 reviews

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“Waterbus”

Reviewed 17 May 2012

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This trip on the waterbus is not to be missed. Our party of 100 people from Scotland went on the boat and got a great insight into Donegal Bay and the history. The music and craic on the boat was fabulouse and not to be missed. More

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Thank you so much for your review. Yes we will remember your party for quite a while... a lively bunch ! We are glad you enjoyed our mix of education and information. We try and please all tastes and from the reviews we are getting we think we have it right. Call back and see us anytime. We look forward... More

drakies

Inverness Scotland

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18 reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

3 helpful votes

“Don't miss this”

Reviewed 15 May 2012

What an experience! If you stay at the Abbey hotel get a discount voucher for the waterbus. Even without the voucher it is certainly worth it. It is an hours trip but it is too short. the entertainment is brilliant, Staff excellent, certainly a must in Donegal. Do Not Miss It. More

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Ahoy there ! I'm glad you enjoyed yourself on our little trip around Donegal Bay. I think I have some video of that particular cruise and must get it up online soon. It was an 'interesting' trip that day. There were vouchers available that day from the hotel for your group only. Due to the fact that there was almost... More

Flure

Scotland

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14 reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

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“An absolute hoot!”

Reviewed 14 May 2012

A boat trip with a difference. Great comedy and sing-a-long stuff - as well as the important and interesting bits pointed out. If you're going to Donegal Town, or even somewhere nearby, do yourself a favour and take a trip. It was a laugh from start to finish. More

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Ahoy there. So glad you enjoyed that trip. Yes it was a 'lively' trip wasn't it. I was kept busy behind the bar on that cruise. It was great fun. Hope you all enjoyed your weekend here in town and we look forward to welcoming you back to the shores of Donegal Bay in the future. Thanks so much for... More

LoopyLou79

2 reviews

“Great craic for all!”

Reviewed 10 May 2012

Myself & my two children (3 & 7) decided to take the early evening sailing, which to our surprise was a brilliant choice. We got the best of both worlds from the bright spring early evening light as we began the journey, watching the sun set as the evening progressed and ending with the spectacular view of the beautiful Donegal... More

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Ahoy there. So glad that you and the children enjoyed your trip with us on The Donegal Bay Waterbus. I think we provide something for everyone and all ages and I am delighted you liked all aspects of the tour. Many people are surprised that we have music and a sing-a-long on the return trip but we feel it adds... More

Anneinglasgow

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14 reviews

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“You have to join in the singing”

Reviewed 8 May 2012

We booked on a day when 3 busloads of German tourists were prebooked so we could only buy upper deck tickets and the heavens opened!Undaunted by the weather the crew led the singalong in the main cabin which we all managed to fit into.The trip to Donegal Bay was great and the seals were very obliging annd slipped into the... More

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Ahoy there Annie in Glasgow ! Thank you for your kind review of our cruise. I remember the day of your cruise well and yes the heavens did indeed weep heavily on us that day but the craic on the lower deck cheered everyone up I think. The guides are in German only at the moment but other languages including... More

jacqui626

Birmingham UK

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6 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

2 helpful votes

“FANTASTIC!!!!”

Reviewed 8 May 2012

My husband and our 2 children aged 5 and 2 years ventured onto the Water Bus whilst on holiday in Donegal at Easter time. I was a little dubious as i get very sea sick, but was reassured i wouldn't feel a thing - and they were so right - very smooth and no sickness at all!! It was a... More

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Chuck P

Toronto, Canada

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6 reviews

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“Seals were super cool”

Reviewed 3 May 2012

Wow - I promised to write a review and here it is - that was great fun and highly informative - my partner is still talking about the seals. Very entrepreneurial and best of luck with your new venture. We will be back - remember me? Chuck! You made the joke about my name : ) More

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Rob039

Northern Ireland

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19 reviews

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“Donegal Waterbus - Excellent experience not to be missed!!!!”

Reviewed 16 April 2012

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We went to Donegal for a long weekend over Easter and after walking through the shops, bought a lovely pair of wedges in Magees for 35 euros! a man was driving around promoting the Donegal Bay Waterbus. We decided to book a couple of tickets - and we were not disappointed. It helped put Donegal into context as the boat... More

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Thank you so much for your review of our cruise. we are delighted that you enjoyed your cruise with us. Like yourself many people are pleasantly surprised that the tour includes so much variety from the history narration talk on the outward journey to the music and song on the inward part of the cruise. We look forward to welcoming... More

Mervin R

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

1 review

“Enjoyable trip”

Reviewed 1 April 2012

Our first trip on the new waterbus was great, the craic with the staff on board, the history information about the area the seals and the music all made a very enjoyable hour and half. Would go again. More

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Hi Mervin Glad to hear you enjoyed your cruise with us. we strive to make the trip as entertaining and as informative as possible and the seals are very co-operative as they lounge out in the sun as we sail by. With the new seal pups due to be born in the next couple of months this should be a... More