Fees · Destination Guide
Kilkee and Loop Head
Atlantic reef dives, low-tide sea pools and dolphin-watching on the wild West Clare coast.
Key fee: Kilkee dive site or marine park permit
No verified mandatory public dive fee
Fees · Destination Guide
Atlantic reef dives, low-tide sea pools and dolphin-watching on the wild West Clare coast.
Key fee: Kilkee dive site or marine park permit
No verified mandatory public dive fee
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
No specific mandatory recreational dive site ticket, nationwide marine-park diver tag or published snorkeling permit for the approved Kilkee and Loop Head visitor region was substantiated by the checked sources. That does not rule out private-land permission, club membership, vessel requirements or activity fees. The Kilkee Reefs SAC and adjacent protected sites impose conservation obligations, but must not be presented as ticketed attractions. Costs below are publisher-listed examples, not guaranteed quotes; operator and tour prices should be checked at booking. Sources: NPWS; NPWS; Oceanlife; Loop Head Lighthouse.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilkee dive site or marine park permit | No verified mandatory public dive fee No published visitor permit identified in checked evidence | scuba; freedive; snorkel | Not applicable unless a specific operator or authority advises otherwise | Protected-area status does not itself establish a purchasable diver pass. Check the operator or property holder for site-specific access requirements and respect habitats. Sources: NPWS. |
| Oceanlife Try Scuba published storefront price | EUR 75 Single operator product; terms and dates unverified | scuba | Oceanlife official course store or direct operator | |
| Oceanlife SSI Open Water published storefront price | EUR 595 Course price subject to current schedule and inclusions | scuba | Oceanlife official course store or direct operator | The shop displays the Open Water Diver product at EUR 595. Confirm training duration, all fees, and examination or medical requirements directly. Sources: Oceanlife. |
| Loop Head Lighthouse general admission | EUR 3 adult; under-18s free in published 2026 season During operating dates only; check next season | topside | Loop Head Lighthouse on-site or official booking | The operator lists EUR 3 general entry for adults, students and seniors. The published 2026 season ended in late October; verify reopening and rates. Sources: Loop Head Lighthouse. |
| Loop Head Lighthouse guided tower tour add-on | EUR 5 additional adult fee in published 2026 season Limited guided tour places; seasonal | topside | Official lighthouse tour booking | Tower tour charge is additional to the general admission. The operator recommends prebooking and describes stair/mobility restrictions. Sources: Loop Head Lighthouse. |
| Dolphin Discovery Kilrush boat tour | EUR 45 published adult fare Operator-listed; check live dates and fare | topside | Dolphin Discovery Kilrush official booking | The current public tour page lists a EUR 45 adult rate, but older booking pages show earlier-season fares. Verify the exact displayed total and departure before purchase. Sources: Dolphin Discovery Kilrush. |
| Scattery Island Tours ferry ticket | EUR 32 adult standard; EUR 28 early bird listed Seasonal ticket; departures change with tide | topside | Scattery Island Tours official booking | Published operator fares and trips are dependent on the season and capacity. The state heritage site has separate opening dates. Sources: Scattery Island Tours; Heritage Ireland. |
| Killimer-Tarbert ferry vehicle fare | EUR 25 car including passengers; EUR 22.50 online listed Single crossing and operator fare terms | general; topside; scuba | Shannon Ferries official ticket service | Optional overland route through Kerry. Do not mistake the vehicle ferry for a dive liveaboard. Online ticket conditions and rates can change. Sources: Shannon Ferries; Shannon Ferries. |
| TFI Local Link route 339 sample adult fares | From EUR 1.10 with Leap/tap/TFI Go for listed short segments Per trip and origin/destination; verify before travel | general; topside | TFI Local Link; cash or supported contactless products | The exact fare varies with boarding and alighting stop. The timetable is limited; do not count on late-night public transport. Sources: TFI Local Link. |
Fee
No published visitor permit identified in checked evidence
Protected-area status does not itself establish a purchasable diver pass. Check the operator or property holder for site-specific access requirements and respect habitats. Sources: NPWS.
Single operator product; terms and dates unverified
Course price subject to current schedule and inclusions
The shop displays the Open Water Diver product at EUR 595. Confirm training duration, all fees, and examination or medical requirements directly. Sources: Oceanlife.
During operating dates only; check next season
The operator lists EUR 3 general entry for adults, students and seniors. The published 2026 season ended in late October; verify reopening and rates. Sources: Loop Head Lighthouse.
Limited guided tour places; seasonal
Tower tour charge is additional to the general admission. The operator recommends prebooking and describes stair/mobility restrictions. Sources: Loop Head Lighthouse.
Operator-listed; check live dates and fare
The current public tour page lists a EUR 45 adult rate, but older booking pages show earlier-season fares. Verify the exact displayed total and departure before purchase. Sources: Dolphin Discovery Kilrush.
Seasonal ticket; departures change with tide
Published operator fares and trips are dependent on the season and capacity. The state heritage site has separate opening dates. Sources: Scattery Island Tours; Heritage Ireland.
Single crossing and operator fare terms
Optional overland route through Kerry. Do not mistake the vehicle ferry for a dive liveaboard. Online ticket conditions and rates can change. Sources: Shannon Ferries; Shannon Ferries.
Per trip and origin/destination; verify before travel
The exact fare varies with boarding and alighting stop. The timetable is limited; do not count on late-night public transport. Sources: TFI Local Link.