Viking Waterford Cruise

4.9 (71 reviews) 1–2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Waterford was founded by Vikings. They chose this river for a reason, and once you're on the water you'll see exactly why.

Sail past Reginald's Tower, the oldest civic building in Ireland, past Malcolmson's shipyard, down Canada Street where emigrants once boarded for Newfoundland, and out to Waterford Castle before turning back through the estuary. Your guide brings it all to life, the Norse settlers who built the city, the Normans who took it, Cromwell's siege, the quieter stories from two World Wars that most visitors never hear.

Highlights

Reginald's Tower, Ireland's oldest civic building
Malcolmson's Neptune Shipyard
Canada Street, where emigrants boarded for Newfoundland
Waterford Castle and Little Island
Viking, Norman, Cromwellian and World War history
Wildlife and biodiversity of the River Suir Estuary

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At a glance

Duration: 1–2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Andy McDermott

Ages: Children (0–15 years) · Adults (16–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee Tea Snacks

Itinerary

Reginald's Tower

Passing by

Built by the Vikings over a thousand years ago Reginald's Tower is Irelands oldest civic building. Standing at the apex of Waterford's Viking Triangle the tower features in many historical episodes from Strongbow to Cromwell, Perkin Warbeck, King James II and many more.
Waterford Castle Golf Club

Passing by

A monastic settlement existed on Little Island from the 6th to the 8th Century A.D. A carving of a monk’s head from this period adorns the castle entrance to this day. The Vikings arrived in the 9th century and two fortifications were constructed on Island Vryk ‘Dane’s Island’. The Normans came next invading in 1170 and Maurice Fitzgerald, Stongbow’s cousin, was held prisoner on Little Island by the Ossermen during the conquest. He was duly rewarded with much land in the aftermath and thusly the island would become home to the Earls of Kildare for eight centuries.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Millennium Plaza Custom House Quay Waterford opposite Jordan's pub

End point

Millennium Plaza Custom House Quay Waterford opposite Jordan's pub

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.