FAQs

We offer a number of trips from various points of departure. Our most popular trip is a 1hr Harbour Discovery which departs from Crosshaven, Cobh or Aghada and is one of our private charter options. You can hire a boat by the hour starting at just €180.00 for six passengers.

Another very popular option is to depart from Cork City which would be a min of 2.5hrs and includes a stop for a drink in one of the many bars dotted along the coastline. We do offer public sailing too and  you can check them out on our Home page.

Not only do we have the largest fleet of RIBs in Cork but we also have the BIGGEST. Our RIBs have seating for up to 12 passengers per boat with a number of boats available for public and private charter.

Check out “Our Boats” to learn more.

Yes, we recommend to book as far in advance as possible. Weekends are particularly busy & sometimes our boats are booked by private groups well in advance.

We have loads of room on our boats so space is not a problem.

Warm Days:
-Sunscreen
-Sunglasses
-Water
-Camera

Cool Days:
-Jacket
-Warm Clothing
-Hot water bottle!

Ocean Escapes departs from Cork City, Crosshaven, Cobh, Monkstown or Aghada

You can book online from our home page. If you don’t see what you want why not contact us at [email protected]

We have had some amazing encounters with Humpback Whales and Dolphins. Ireland has some amazing wildlife so there is always a chance of seeing some but there is never any guarantee.

Our boats are the largest commercial RIBs in Cork. We carry on average 8,000 people a year and we have never had anyone get seasick.

We supply full gortex gear to our passengers if its required but we do advise your dress smart…you will be on a boat…in Ireland.

Yes, on our private charters you can add as many stops as you like. We advise ordering your food in advance.

Our Private Charter starts at €180 for up to 6ppl. Our boats have a capacity for up to 12 each so feel free to contact us for group prices.
Public
trips are from €35pp for a 90min trip from Crosshaven or Cobh.
From
Cork City the trips are 2.5hrs and start at €60pp

Cancellation by you private charters: Bookings cancelled over a month before your charter you will receive a full refund. Bookings cancelled between 14 days and a month before your charter will receive a refund less the 30% deposit paid. Refunds are not possible cancelling less then 14 days before the date of your charter, cancellation within 14 days before the charter will lose their booking.

Cancellation by Ocean Escapes: We reserve the right to cancel a tour or charter if viable numbers are not reached or due to adverse weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control. If we cannot offer a suitable alternative date, course or venue, a full refund will be given. Please provide email and phone numbers.