How to Get to Skellig Michael
Making Your Way to the Marina in Portmagee
Departure point
Getting to Portmagee Marina
All our Skellig Michael tours depart from Portmagee Marina in Co. Kerry. Portmagee is the main departure point for boat tours to Skellig Michael, including both the Eco Boat Tour and the Landing Tour.
Portmagee is on the Iveragh Peninsula in south-west Kerry, off the Ring of Kerry. Most visitors arrive by car. For full travel directions, public transport options and route planning, see our dedicated guide.
Travel guide
How to get to Portmagee
Driving directions from Dublin, Cork and Killarney, bus and train options, and route planning advice for your visit.
Portmagee Marina
Portmagee Marina
The departure point for all tours. It sits in the small fishing village of Portmagee on the south-west tip of the Iveragh Peninsula. The marina is easy to find and is just a few minutes walk from the main parking areas.
Address
Portmagee Marina, Portmagee, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Coordinates
51.886400, −10.365600
Parking
Free throughout the village
Plan your journey
Road conditions and travel time
The roads on the Iveragh Peninsula are narrow and winding in places, and mapping apps tend to underestimate journey times on these routes. In July and August, traffic on the Ring of Kerry can add significant time to your journey.
Allow more time than your mapping app suggests, particularly in peak season. Arriving at least 30 minutes before your tour gives you time to park and find the marina. Tours depart on schedule.
Parking in Portmagee
Arriving at Portmagee Marina
Parking in Portmagee is free throughout the village. The village is small and all parking is within a short walk of the marina.
Village entrance
Car park at the entrance to the village beside the bridge to Valentia Island.
Church car park
Car park beside the church, a short walk from the marina.
Marina car park
Small car park directly at the marina. Fills up quickly in peak season.
On-street parking
On-street parking is available throughout the village.
Once parked, make your way to the marina. The crew will meet you at the entrance of the marina.
Note that the working pier adjacent to the marina is used by local fishing vessels. Parking on the pier is not permitted.
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