Combine a leisurely exploration of Cape Clear Island with a close-up circumnavigation of the legendary Fastnet Rock Lighthouse on a single, unforgettable full-day voyage from Baltimore. The crown jewel of West Cork's maritime heritage, brought vividly to life.
What to expect
The journey out from Baltimore threads through the island-studded waters of Roaringwater Bay before Cape Clear's dramatic cliffs come into view. Time ashore on the island allows exploration of the harbour village, the Cape Clear Museum, and the sweeping coastal views. Back on the water, the boat moves close to the Fastnet Rock — an extraordinary 54-metre lighthouse built from Cornish granite — giving passengers a visceral sense of its scale, isolation, and the brutal seas it was built to warn against.
Good to know
If arriving at Cape Clear by ferry, the Fastnet circumnavigation can be added as a separate boat trip from the island harbour. Book the Fastnet element directly with Cape Clear Ferries well ahead of your cruise call. Tours are weather-dependent; check departure times against your all-aboard time carefully.