WESTPORT SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Clew Bay by Rib: A Private-Picnic Run to Collanmore
A 1.5-hour high-speed rib outing from Westport that threads Clew Bay’s islands, brings close wildlife views and ends with a picnic on Collanmore Island.
Clew Bay by Rib: A Private-Picnic Run to Collanmore.
The Ultimate Private Island Experience is a compact, 1.5-hour outing off Westport that puts you aboard a high‑speed RIB to explore the scatter of islands in Clew Bay. The trip culminates on Collanmore — the largest island in the inner bay — where a private picnic and shoreline views punctuate the wildlife watching and fast-water transit.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
High‑speed RIB through Clew Bay
The trip is conducted by high‑speed RIB, speeding across the inner bay to showcase the many islands and coastal panoramas that define Clew Bay.
Picnic on Collanmore
The experience ends with a picnic lunch on Collanmore Island — the largest island in the inner bay — giving you time on a private shore to take in the setting.
Close views of coastal wildlife
As you transit the bay and land on the island, the outing emphasizes wildlife viewing and the dramatic island-scattered landscape of Clew Bay.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
Fast and focused, the 1.5‑hour excursion pairs the adrenaline of a RIB ride with the quiet of a private island picnic. You’ll cross the inner bay, pass numerous islands and pause ashore on Collanmore for lunch before returning to the boat — a tight window that delivers landscape, wildlife and a memorable shore break.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who it excludes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full experience lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
This outing is run by The Adventure Islands out of Westport, County Mayo.
A picnic lunch on Collanmore Island is included as part of the experience.
All participants must be aged 8 years or older to join this trip.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The experience runs for approximately 1.5 hours.
What age is required to join?
Participants must be at least 8 years old.
Where does the trip operate from?
The outing operates from Westport, County Mayo, serving the islands of Clew Bay.
What mode of transport is used?
Travel is by high‑speed RIB to and from the islands.
Is food provided?
A picnic lunch on Collanmore Island is included in the experience.
Which island do we visit?
The trip visits Collanmore Island, the largest island in the inner Clew Bay.