Our Corrib Safari Trips
Lough Corrib is the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland and is home to hundreds of islands, an abundance of wildlife and thousands of years of history. Come with us on a trip around the lake to find out about some of this history, enjoy the stunning scenery of the Connemara mountain ranges, explore around some of the beautiful islands of Lough Corrib and experience a high speed boat trip to remember.
At Corrib Safari we offer a range of boat trips on Lough Corrib giving you several options to choose from. With our 1hour Corrib Safari, 2 hour Inchagoill Island Safari and half day Maam Valley Safari trips all running regularly we'll have something to suit you.
Are you interested in something different? Drop us a line to discuss our Private Charter options and how we can design a trip to suit your needs. With many pick up and drop off points available to choose from around Lough Corrib we can tailor an experience for you.
A 1 hour experience (approximately) taking you on a stunning sightseeing trip to a selection of scenic bays, idyllic harbours and wild islands.
A 2 hour experience (approximately) taking you on an exciting excursion to Inchagoill Island in the middle of Lough Corrib.
A half day (4 hours approximately) premium experience taking in an array of islands, bays and stunning mountain views as you journey through the Maam Valley.
Lough Corrib & Inchagoill Island
Lough Corrib is the largest lake in the Republic of Ireland and is home to hundreds of islands, an abundance of wildlife and thousands of years of history. Come with us on a trip around the lake to find out about some of this history, enjoy the stunning scenery of the Connemara mountain ranges, explore around some of the beautiful islands of Lough Corrib and experience a high speed boat trip to remember.
Inchagoill Island is one of the largest wooded islands on Lough Corrib and is situated halfway between Cong and Oughterard. The island is famous for having provided sanctuary to Saint Patrick for a number of years with his nephew, Lugnad, who remained on the island when Saint Patrick left. While on the island with us you can visit his grave which is known as Lugnad's Stone. This stone pillar is in the shape of a rudder as Lugnad was said to be Saint Patrick's navigator and is credited with bringing Saint Patrick to the island.
Also on the island are 2 ancient churches that you can visit, one from the 5th century called 'Teampall Phádraig' or St. Patrick's Church and the other one from the 12th century called 'Teampall na Naoimh' or Church of the Saints. These churches, a grave yard and an abandoned village are all a short walk from the pier that we land at on the island.
Our Boat
Our boat is a Rigid Inflatable Boat, or RIB for short. It is 9 metres, or nearly 30 feet long, and is powered by a 300 horsepower outboard engine. Our boat is extremely stable, comfortable, safe and has been thoroughly inspected by the Marine Survey Office prior to being issued with a licence from the Department of Transport.
Our boat is licenced to carry 12 passengers with each passenger having their own pod seat with a backrest and handles to hold onto in front of them also. This means everyone is comfortable and stable throughout our trips.
We travel at speeds of up to 25 knots with passengers on board meaning we can cover large distances in a short time. This allows us to explore even further and faster on Lough Corrib!
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If you're looking for a boat tour on Lough Corrib then look no further, Corrib Safari is the one for you!
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