Optional swim
Ballycastle boat trip
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (with optional swim) boat trip from Ballycastle
Cruise west from Ballycastle past Kenbane Castle to the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, with the option to jump in for a swim.
- Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
- Departs Ballycastle Marina
- Optional swim Under the rope bridge
- On board Toilet
- Group size Up to 12 guests
- Wheelchair accessible Yes
- Local skippers on MCA-coded boats
- Small groups – up to 12 guests
- Instant online confirmation
What you'll see
Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
See the famous rope bridge from below – a view most visitors never get.
Kenbane Castle
Pass the ruins of Kenbane Castle on the spectacular shoreline west of Ballycastle.
Swim at Larrybane Bay
Jump in for a swim under the bridge and around Rocky Island and Larrybane Bay.
Marine wildlife
Look out for dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks, puffins, guillemots and gannets.
About the trip
Depart Ballycastle marina travelling west along the spectacular shoreline past Kenbane Castle before exploring the coastline up to the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.
Why not jump in for a swim under the famous rope bridge and around Rocky Island and in Larrybane Bay? Bring swimwear or a wetsuit and a camera, and look out for dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks, puffins, guillemots and gannets.
Choose your date
Pick a day and time, choose your tickets and pay securely. You'll get your confirmation by email straight away.
Meeting points
- Ballycastle Marina – your meeting time is in your booking confirmation
What to bring
- Waterproof clothing
- Swimwear or a wetsuit and a towel if you'd like to swim
- A camera
Good to know
- The swim is optional.
- There's a toilet on board.
- All trips depend on the weather and sea conditions. If it isn't safe to sail, we'll contact you to rearrange.
- Bookings are non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the trip?
About 1 hour 30 minutes.
Do I have to swim?
No, the swim is completely optional. If you'd like to jump in, bring swimwear or a wetsuit.
Where do we meet?
At Ballycastle Marina. Your meeting time is in your booking confirmation.
Is there a toilet on board?
Yes.
Is the trip wheelchair accessible?
Yes, it's listed as wheelchair accessible. Call us if you'd like to talk through your needs.
What happens if the weather is bad?
All trips depend on the weather and sea conditions. If it isn't safe to sail, we'll contact you to rearrange.
