In short
- Adult direct tickets cost €48 to €50.
- Child tickets cost €15 to €20.
- Booking ahead is highly recommended.
In this article
Cape Clear Ferries operates the main tours to Fastnet Rock. Tickets include the boat trip to the lighthouse and a stopover on Cape Clear Island. Sailings often sell out during the peak summer months of June to August.
How much are fastnet rock lighthouse tour tickets?
Direct adult tickets from Cape Clear Ferries cost €48 to €50, while child tickets cost €15 to €20.
Third-party booking platforms also sell these tours. Platform prices start around $95 to $100. These prices change based on the platform and exchange rates.
Why do you need to book Fastnet Rock tickets in advance?
Sailings depend entirely on sea and weather conditions in the Atlantic.
The ferry operator may cancel tours 48 to 72 hours before departure if the sea is too rough. Booking early secures your spot on days with calm seas. Summer months offer the most reliable departures.
What is included in the ticket price?
The ticket covers your return ferry ride, a cruise around the lighthouse, and an island stopover.
The boat circumnavigates the 54-meter granite lighthouse. You view the structure entirely from the water. Visitors cannot land on or enter the rock. Most tours include a 2- to 3-hour stopover on Cape Clear Island.
Do prices differ from Baltimore and Schull?
The base ticket prices are generally the same from both departure points.
Ferries leave from Baltimore between April and October. Schull departures only run from June to August. The total boat trip takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours, excluding your time on the island.
Are there extra costs on the day?
You will need cash for food and local transport on Cape Clear Island.
The ferries do not sell food or drink. You can buy lunch at cafes or pubs during your island stopover. You can also pay €2 to €5 for the local electric bus on the island. Bringing bicycles or kayaks on the ferry requires an extra fee.
How do weather cancellations affect my ticket?
If the operator cancels your sailing, you can usually reschedule or get a refund.
The Atlantic Ocean is unpredictable. Watch your email closely in the days before your tour. Tour operators prioritize passenger safety over keeping to the schedule.
Questions travellers ask
Can you go inside Fastnet Rock Lighthouse?
No. Visitors view the 54-meter lighthouse entirely from the boat. Landing is not permitted.
How long does the Fastnet Rock boat tour take?
The boat ride takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Most tours also include a 2- to 3-hour island stopover on Cape Clear.
Can you take a car on the ferry to Cape Clear Island?
No. Visitor cars are not allowed on the island or the ferry. You must park your vehicle in Baltimore or Schull.