Water activities
Baltimore is the ideal stepping-off point to the islands of Roaring Water Bay. Ferries run regularly to Sherkin island, Cape Clear, Heir island and Schull
Activities that can be arranged from Baltimore include:
Whale, seal and dolphin watching
Guided Snorkelling Tour.
The best months for snorkelling in West Cork
are mid-May to end-September when the water temperature can be between
14 and 17 degrees and the visibility and fish life are at their best.
The
snorkelling tour takes place either in "Lough Hyne" or similar beach.
The coastal waters of Ireland were declared a whale & dolphin
sanctuary in the 1990's and West Cork is the feeding ground for some
large species such as fin, humpback and minke whales. We also have
sightings of dolphins, harbour porpoises, sunfish, basking sharks and
leatherback turtles during our boat journeys out and an opportunity to
swim with seals.
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Boat trips to the Fastnet Rock and lighthouse, Ireland's most southerly tip and the turning point for the world famous boat race.
Yacht and powerboat hire
Deep sea angling
Baltimore Sailing School offers courses for beginners www.baltimoresailingschool.com
Les Glénans Sailing School www.gisc.ie
See www.baltimore.ie for the full details of what's on offer