landmark · nature reserve · boat trip
Skellig Michael
An outdoor landmark in Valentia Island
Today: moderate rain · 15°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
Setting
Outdoor
Entry
Expensive
Who for
Ages 12–18+
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Off the Kerry coast out of the Atlantic Ocean jut three sandstone rocks. These spectacularly awesome Skellig Islands are world renowned for their ornithological and archaeological significance, acknowledged by their World Heritage status.
What parents should know
Off the Kerry coast out of the Atlantic Ocean jut three sandstone rocks.
Location and map
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Opening hours
Skellig Michael is accessible only by licensed boat tours departing from Portmagee marina. Landing is weather-dependent and restricted to one licensed boat per day during season. Children under 12 not permitted on landing tours. No fixed hourly schedule—departures vary 08:00-11:00 depending on tides, sea conditions, and landing slot allocations. Site is unmanned and visits prohibited outside May-September.
Seasonal details
Closures: End of Season (10-01)
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Valentia Island