Eco Marine Tours in Kerry

Explore the Kerry Coast and experience some of our majestic visitors.

Dingle Peninsula - Eco Marine Tours
During the summer I got a text from Mick O’Connell, not the footballer but Mick of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group telling me about two Humpback Whales that appeared off Clogher Head on the Dingle Peninsula.

Just to give some Facts on Humpback Whales;
• They can grow up to 19 metres (62 feet). The length of an average bus is 45 ft.
• they can eat 5,500 pounds (2,500 kg) of plankton, krill and small fish each day.
• Adults typically weigh about 40,000 kg
• Humpbacks can live for up to 50 years

If you want a chance to see these magnificent creatures the people to contact to contact are Dingle Bay Charters at the Marina in Dingle, Mick Sheeran in Ventry and Jan Duggan in Dunquin.

Dingle Bay Charters: www.dinglebaycharters.com
Mick Sheeran: www.marinetours.ie
Jan Duggan: www.blasketisland.com

Unfortunately for the tour operators these whales are not as obliging as Fungi, the Dingle Dolphin, so there is no guarantee of seeing them. However, this area is rich in marine life so look out for Minke Whales, dolphins, seals and a marvelous variety of sea birds.

Prices: Just spoke to one operator, €25 for 2 1/2 hr trip / €35 for 4 hr trip, children half price.

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