Doolin Ferry's new ship to hitch its Co Clare fleet by summer time 2024
An artist's impression of the brand new Doolin Ferry boat
Liam O'Brien from Doolin Ferry, inspecting the brand new construct together with his son Conor
A brand new ferry linking Co Clare and the Aran Islands shall be “the most important ship ever to function from Doolin”, its house owners say.
Doolin Ferry will introduce the brand new 300-passenger ship to the Wild Atlantic Means this summer time following what it says is a multi-million-dollar funding.
The brand new ship will embrace “full Wi-Fi protection,” wheelchair accessibility and a retractable cover on the higher deck “for all-weather consolation,” the corporate stated, in addition to a bar and snack store.
Grownup fares for his or her seasonal providers are €44 return to Inis Mór, €34 return to Inis Oírr and €28 for a 50-minute Cliffs of Moher cruise (doolinferry.com).
Liam O'Brien from Doolin Ferry, inspecting the brand new construct together with his son Conor
Doolin Ferry is owned by the O'Brien household, who bought Doolin2Aran Ferries from the native Garrihy household in 2022, together with their vessels Star of Doolin, Spirit of Doolin and Doolin Discovery.
“Our new bespoke ship, presently below building, will redefine passenger journey to the Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher,” stated proprietor Liam O’Brien.
It’s going to carry as much as 55 extra passengers than its present largest ship, Aran Islands Specific, which arrived in 2020.
The vessel will characteristic a “state-of-the-art stabilization system” designed to “fight the rolling and pitching movement that usually causes movement illness, offering optimum consolation for passengers.”
It additionally consists of photo voltaic panels and an emissions discount system, particulars that, along with a ten-year helpful life for its paint, would restrict its environmental affect.
The corporate is a member of the Burren Ecotourism Community.
Ferries are additionally out there to the Aran Islands from Galway Metropolis and Rossaveel with Aran Island Ferries (aranislandferries.com).