Shore excursion · From Cobh
Cobh shore excursion: Blarney and Kinsale
A private full shore day from the quay at Cobh to Blarney Castle, 40 minutes from the quay, and the harbour town of Kinsale in one car, planned backwards from all aboard with a margin kept for the road.
Up to 8 hours
Duration
116 km
Distance
Cobh cruise quay
Starts from
EUR 750
From, per vehicle
Executive saloon
The day, step by step
How the day runs
- 01The quay at CobhPickupCollection on the quay at Cobh, timed to the sailing rather than to a coach schedule.
- 02Blarney Castle and GardensLong stopThe castle, the Blarney Stone and the gardens around them, walked at your own pace while the car waits.
- 03The road south to KinsaleDriveCoats, cameras and anything bought at Blarney stay in the car for the rest of the day.
- 04KinsaleLunchLunch in the harbour town, then time on foot along the waterfront before the drive back.
- 05Leaving KinsaleDriveWe leave at the time fixed in your quote, worked out from all aboard rather than from how the afternoon feels.
- 06The quay at CobhDrop-offThe chauffeur stays with the party from the quay until you are back on the ship.
Included
In the price
- Licensed chauffeur for the whole day ashore
- Collection and return on the quay at Cobh
- A day timed to the all aboard
- WiFi and still water on board
- Tolls, parking and fuel
- Shopping and coats stay in the vehicle
Not included
- Blarney Castle and Gardens entry
- Lunch in Kinsale
When to go
Whenever a ship is alongside at Cobh. The length of the programme follows the berth and the all aboard, so a short call gets a shorter day.
Questions
About this day
How do you make sure we are back at Cobh before all aboard?
The whole day is built backwards from all aboard. We hold that time as the hard edge, keep a margin for the road, and the chauffeur stays with the party from the quay until you are back on the ship.
Where exactly do you meet us at Cobh?
On the quayside, with your name on a sign. The vehicle is parked within sight of the ship.
What if the ship docks late?
We track the arrival and move with it. A late berthing shortens the day rather than costing you the booking. If that means choosing between Blarney and Kinsale, we tell you before the car leaves the quay.
Can we see Kinsale first and Blarney after?
Yes. The order is yours, and on a cruise day it is worth putting first the stop you would least like to cut short.
Is the Blarney Castle ticket in the price?
No. Entry to Blarney Castle and Gardens is paid by you, and so is lunch in Kinsale. The price covers the vehicle and the chauffeur for the day ashore, not per head.
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Plan the rest of the trip
Next step
Ask for this day
Send the date and the number of guests. The written quote comes back with the vehicle and the timing.