Step inside Ireland's premier artisan seafood smokehouse — right on Killybegs' working harbour — for an intimate tasting masterclass led by the Shine family, whose ocean-to-table philosophy has made their smoked salmon and chowder legendary across Ireland.
What to expect
The Shine family have been curing and smoking fish in Killybegs for generations, and the Tasting Dock is their showcase. Your host walks you through the smoking process — the choice of oak, the brine, the cure times — before leading a structured tasting of smoked wild Atlantic salmon, hot-smoked trout, and seasonal chowder paired with soda bread. The conversation is candid and passionate; this is a family proud of every fillet. You'll leave with a profound new understanding of why Killybegs is Ireland's fishing capital — and almost certainly with a vacuum-packed souvenir for the cabin.
Good to know
The Tasting Dock is a short, flat walk from the harbour — no transport needed. Sessions are small and bookings are essential; contact Shines directly to reserve a slot timed to your port call. Refrigerated packaging is available for purchases to take back aboard.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Killybegs Ireland — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.