Bridging the Best of Ireland’s West

Shannon Ferries links the picturesque Tralee and Dingle regions to the untamed beauty of Loop Head, the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher and the mountains of Ballyhoura in the Golden Vale of Limerick.

Ideally located on the Wild Atlantic Way, Shannon Ferries offers travellers a break from the road with their 20-minute passage across the Shannon. Sit back, relax and keep an eye out for dolphin swimming.

Established in 1969 in response to the demand for a route across the Shannon Estuary from Kerry to Clare, the Shannon Ferries service now operates two ferries, the Shannon Breeze and the Shannon Dolphin, which depart from Tarbert in Co. Kerry to Killimer in Co. Clare.

Choose from the mixture of majestic mountains and ever-changing coastlines, lakelands, woodlands and bustling towns in Kerry, or the equally majestic Atlantic coastline in Clare. With Shannon Ferries, the possibilities are endless and there is something to suit everyone!

The service accommodates pedestrian passengers, cyclists, cars, coaches, mini-buses, and commercial vehicles.

Highlights
  • A quick 20 minutes crossing, saving you 137km of driving
  • Rest and light refreshments on-board
  • Stunning views and the chance to see some dolphin and other wildlife
  • An ideal service on your Wild Atlantic Way drive
Operates Daily Year Round

Please see timetable on www.shannonferries.com

Prices

Admission Rates Apply

Please see the website for prices and book online for best rates

Useful Information

ACCESSIBILITY: The ferries are fully wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets are only available at both Tarbert and Killimer ports.

WI-FI: Free Wi-Fi available on-board.

Getting There

Killimer: 11 km off the N68 (between Ennis and Kilrush)–take R485 and R486. From Loop Head, the Burren & Cliffs of Moher, take the N67 to Killimer

Map Location: 52.615321, -9.381037
Contact Shannon Ferry

Killimer, Co. Clare, Ireland
Tarbert, Co. Kerry, Ireland


Eircode: Killimer -15 PN27 / Tarbert-V31 X306
T: +353 (0)65 905 3124
W: www.shannonferries.com
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