FAQs

If Billy decides weather and sea conditions are not suitable to operate and cancels the tour, customers are refunded.

Full day boat tour:
For Premium, Mini Premium and Direct Ferry Transfer, we charge the same price for adults and children as we operate a small 12 passenger boat.

Accommodation:
We offer a children’s rate (3-12 yrs) for the accommodation and for the Dunquin transfer.

No.

Sailing to and from the Great Blasket Island is weather dependent. We ask overnight guests and day passengers to be flexible with times.
We collect all overnight guests from Dunquin Pier and schedules are dependent on tides. Generally we aim to collect at 1 pm in Dunquin Pier, and return at 12.30 pm. Sometimes we must work around low tides meaning an early morning or late afternoon collection.
Please be flexible with sailing times. We strongly advise not to have travel plans (flights, bus connections, appointments) the day of departure or the day of return as all sailings dictated to by the weather and times/schedules vary and change.
If sailing times do not suit, we may be able to organise alternative crossings with a different ferry company – please note extra charges will apply.

What to bring:
– If you wish to use the outdoor firepit please bring your own fire wood.
– Large towel for swimming/shower
– All food and drinks for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
– Insect repellent – Midgies are particularly bad in late August and early September.
– Hot water bottle (for cooler months)
– Warm layers
– Good footwear

We provide:
– Headtorches & candles.
– Gas hobs and gas oven provided in each cottage
– One complimentary firebucket
– Tea towel & hand towels
– Toilet Paper
– Cooking utensils
– Basic provisions i.e salt, pepper, oil, tea, coffee (french press), washing up liquid, cleaning supplies
– All bed linen

The Island does not offer suitable cycling tracks.

We do not allow pets in the accommodation.
If you wish to bring your dog please check in with Alice to discuss.

The water comes from a spring on the Island. It is fresh and has not been treated with any chemicals, but goes through two settling tanks before it reaches the houses, therefore guests may drink at their own risk.

Please see our parking page

Three cottages can sleep up to 7 people and the fourth can sleep 6.
Once accommodation booking is made, you are free to add additional guests, up to the max capacity. We charge a per occupancy rate, therefore total price of accommodation will vary depending on number of guests staying.

There are very strong and dangerous currents that run off the beach. PLEASE swim with caution and do not go out of depth.

Yes, the coffee shop is open from 12.30 pm – 4 pm. It is very basic selling teas, coffees, scones, and light refreshments.
The public toilets are open every day on the Island and these are provided by the OPW.

Cancellations within 14 to 7 days before arrival incur a half booking fee.
Cancellations less than 7 days before arrival will be fully charged.
A 5% non-refundable booking fee applies from May 1, 2020.
Cancellations due to rough seas are determined by Billy; we do not accept cancellations due to rain or clouds if crossings are possible from Dingle or Dunquin.