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Private-Charter Revelry on Clew Bay: A 90‑Minute Party Cruise from Westport
A 90-minute private hire aboard a 50-passenger vessel that includes exclusive use, a fully staffed bar, and a choice of hot or cold buffet—useful for planning hen/stag parties, engagements, and after‑wedding gatherings.
Private-Charter Revelry on Clew Bay: A 90‑Minute Party Cruise from Westport.
A short sweep across Clew Bay, this private-hire cruise turns a coastal jaunt into an event: a 50‑passenger ship reserved exclusively for your party, with a staffed bar and café, onboard toilets and live or streamed music for a contained, convivial celebration against the island-speckled horizon.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Full Buffet, Two Menu Styles
Your charter includes a mouth‑watering buffet with a choice of a hot menu (chicken stroganoff or beef curry with rice, salad and homemade desserts) or a cold summer buffet featuring smoked salmon, cold meats, salads and breads, plus tea and coffee.
Exclusive Use and Full Service
The hire price covers exclusive use of the 50‑passenger ship, a fully staffed bar and café serving beers, wines, spirits, Prosecco and coffees, and free parking—making the boat both venue and service team for your private event.
Music and Live Commentary
Choose live local commentary that traces harbour history, the Clew Bay seal colony and island stories, or use the ship’s entertainment tablet and streaming system for onboard playlists; live entertainment packages (traditional, DJ or musician) are available as an add‑on.
What the day feels like
What the Private Hire Feels Like
From the moment the gangways lift, the cruise is a 90‑minute circulation of convivial space: departure through Westport harbour with optional live commentary, a sweep past the 400‑strong seal colony and islands tied to local lore, then a serene return that leaves time to savour the buffet, the bar and whatever music you’ve chosen.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard private hire duration is 90 minutes; the operator can lengthen the booking for an additional cost.
Included: exclusive vessel hire, buffet (hot or cold options), fully staffed bar & café (Guinness, beers, ciders, wines, spirits, Prosecco), onboard music streaming via an entertainment tablet, live commentary (optional), onboard toilets and free parking.
Live entertainment (traditional music, DJ or live musician) is available for an extra fee; the ship’s tablet streams licensed music through the vessel’s sound system directed to upper, lower or both decks.
Once payment is completed the boat is officially reserved and a confirmation email is issued; the operator will follow up to finalise details.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the private booking last?
90 minutes as standard; bookings can be lengthened for a small additional cost.
How big or small does the group have to be?
Maximum capacity is 50 (historically reduced to 35 during Covid); the headline references a minimum of 20 people for private hire.
What kind of music is provided?
A wireless entertainment tablet is provided that streams music ship‑wide; playlists spanning current and past music are available, and sound can be directed to upper, lower or both decks.
What does exclusive use of the vessel mean?
Exclusive use means your party has the vessel entirely to yourselves; the only other people aboard will be the crew.
What happens if the weather is poor—will the sailing be cancelled?
About 98% of sailings proceed; wind is the main condition that prevents operation. The operator monitors conditions in advance and will cancel if necessary.
Will I get a full refund if the sailing is cancelled?
Yes. You will receive a 100% refund if the sailing is cancelled.