• Skellig Michael is a steep pyramidal rugged rock (or "crag")[10] of c. 18 ha (45 acres) on the Atlantic coast off the Iveragh peninsula of County Kerry.
  • Learn about the Skellig Islands, including landing boat tours to Skellig Michael; its history, heritage and spectacular wildlife such as the puffins.
  • There are certain times during the season when the tour around Skellig Michael is possible but the Skellig Michael Pier may not be suitable to land.
  • The Skellig rocks popularly known as Skellig Michael (which is also known as Great Skellig) and the little Skellig are the two towering pinnacles that rise from...
  • Due to its universal cultural value, Skellig Michael was awarded World Heritage Site status in 1996, one of only two sites in the Republic of Ireland.
  • The Skellig Michael Boat Tour around the Skellig Islands (Skellig Michael and Little Skelligs Nature Reserve) has multiple departure times throughout the day.
  • The boat was very small and the boat journey is stunning with beautiful views. We were taken around the little skellig and then landed on skellig michael.
  • The information required for planning a trip is available on Heritage Ireland's Skellig Michael web page. Wishing you all happy trails through Ancient Ireland.
  • They’re also some of the most misunderstood. There are two types of Skellig Islands tours: Landing tours: You physically explore Skellig Michael Island.
  • But it's more than that, it's an extraordinary place and although the climb to the top is arduous a visit to Skellig Michael is an experience you will never forget.