Rathlin Island & Carrick-a-Rede

Boat trips from Ballycastle

Circle Rathlin Island with its famous upside-down lighthouse, and see Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge from a whole new angle — the sea.

Wildlife is the star of the show. From April to July, thousands of puffins nest on Rathlin's cliffs, and keep your eyes peeled for seals, porpoises, dolphins spotted all year round.

Don't see a trip that suits you? Call us on 028 7083 2584 or email info@aquaholics.co.uk.


Boat trips

Rathlin Island, puffins, lighthouses and the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge boat trip from BallycastleOptional swim Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (with optional swim) boat trip from Ballycastle1 hr 30 minsBallycastleCruise west from Ballycastle past Kenbane Castle to the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, with the option to jump in for a swim.From £30View trip & book Rathlin Island and Carrick-a-Rede boat trip from BallycastlePuffin Express Puffin Express- Rathlin and Carrick-a-Rede Ropebridge boat trip from Ballycastle2 hrsBallycastleA fast boat tour from Ballycastle to Rathlin Island's seabird colonies and the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.From £43View trip & book Rathlin Island and Carrick-a-Rede boat trip from Ballycastle – photo 2Three lighthouses Full Rathlin2 hrsBallycastleSail right around Rathlin Island from Ballycastle – towering cliffs, three lighthouses, puffins and the wild northern coast you can only see from the sea.From £45View trip & book Islay distillery day trip by boat from BallycastleFull day out Islay and the Ardbeg Distillery boat trip8am – 5:30pmBallycastleCross from Ballycastle to Islay by fast boat, land at Ardbeg Distillery and spend the day as you wish before we bring you home.From £110View trip & book

Snorkel & try diving

Get in the water beside the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge – no experience needed.

Snorkelling boat trip on the Causeway Coast with AquaholicsSnorkel lesson included Snorkel Carrick-a-rede3 hrsBallycastleCruise west from Ballycastle past Kinbane Castle to the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, then snorkel there with a professional guide.From £85View trip & book Discover Scuba Diving at Carrick-a-Rede with AquaholicsNo experience needed Discover Scuba Diving by Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge2 hrsCarrick-a-Rede, by boatTry scuba diving from our boat beside the famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge – no experience needed.View trip & book

Passenger ferries to Scotland

Fast, covered boats with seating for 12.

Ballycastle to Port Ellen, Islay passenger boatPassenger ferry Ballycastle to Port Ellen Ferry Trip1 hr 30 minsBallycastle → Port EllenA fast passenger crossing from Ballycastle to Port Ellen, Islay on one of our covered, licensed boats.From £90View trip & book Port Ellen, Islay to Ballycastle passenger boatPassenger ferry Port Ellen, Islay to Ballycastle Ferry trip1 hr 30 minsPort Ellen → BallycastleA fast passenger crossing from Port Ellen, Islay to Ballycastle on one of our covered, licensed boats.From £90View trip & book Ballycastle to Campbeltown passenger boatPassenger ferry Ballycastle to Campbeltown Passenger1 hr 45 minsBallycastle → CampbeltownA fast passenger crossing from Ballycastle to Campbeltown on one of our covered, licensed boats.View trip & book Campbeltown to Ballycastle passenger boatPassenger ferry Campbeltown to Ballycastle passenger1 hr 45 minsCampbeltown → BallycastleA fast passenger crossing from Campbeltown to Ballycastle on one of our covered, licensed boats.View trip & book

Can't see a trip or date that suits? Call us on 028 7083 2584 or email info@aquaholics.co.uk – we're happy to help.