Donegal Bay Waterbus

The Donegal Bay Waterbus is a 80 foot long 86 ton, welded, steel boat built in Killybegs, Co Donegal in 2006. It has toured around Donegal Bay since July 2006 and operates all year round up to Christmas Day and New Year, carrying approx. 35,000 passengers annually.

Sailing times are usually morning,afternoon or evening, but are dependant upon weather and the tides. Tickets can be obtained from the ticket office which is the white cottage-like building on Quay St. beside Dom’s Pier 1.

There is a detailed live commentary on the history of the bay and on the wildlife of the surrounding area throughout the duration of the outward trip. On the return leg we have live entertainment comprising of music,song and craic! to give you an unforgetable experience aboard the Donegal Bay Waterbus.

The Boat itself is powered by a two caterpillar 225hp waterjet engines, which smoothly propels the Waterbus around Donegal Bay.

The Donegal Bay Waterbus is a purpose built, luxury passenger boat, capable of comfortably taking 165 passengers; seated on lower and open top decks on a sight seeing cruise they will remember for the rest of their lives. Fully equipped with state-of-the-art navigational and safety systems, ladies and gents, wheelchair accessible, toilets and of course full bar facilities, where you can partake of a selection of wines, spirits, beers, as you sit on top-deck in the Donegal sunshine, or on the comfortable cushioned seats below, sailing around Donegal Bay, letting life’s worries pass you by, and enjoying the odd sing-song.