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Foyle Adventures and Boat Tours

A fast RIB ride on the River Foyle, past Derry's bridges and the marina seals.

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Foyle Adventures and Boat Tours — A fast RIB ride on the River Foyle, past Derry's bridges and the marina seals.

  • The trip: Fast RIB (rigid inflatable boat) guided trip.
  • Departs from: Foyle Port Marina, below the Peace Bridge, Derry.
  • You may see: Derry's bridges and city skyline; you may see seals and river wildlife (never guaranteed).
  • Season: Not confirmed — check with the operator; weather- and river-dependent.
  • Booking: Advised — popular for parties, groups and school outings.
  • Cost: Check current prices with the operator.
Plan your visit

A fast ride with a fresh view of the city

You head out on a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) with the skipper, so it's a lively, open-air ride rather than a slow sit-down cruise. The 30-minute trip loops around Derry's three bridges, while the hour-long option runs downriver to Culmore Point and back. Along the way you get the city's bridges and skyline from the water, and you may spot seals and other wildlife on the river, though nothing is guaranteed. Life jackets and safety clothing are provided. Because RIBs are open and lively, they aren't suitable for wheelchair users, and younger children should be comfortable on a fast open boat.

Fast RIB trip Leaves Foyle Port Marina 30 or 60 minutes Derry's three bridges Seals & city sights Book ahead
Good to know before you go:

Operators like this add private charters, party trips and seasonal sailings through the year, and RIB trips are weather- and river-dependent, so check their own pages and Facebook for current sailings, dates and prices before you travel.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🧥Warm, windproof layersIt is always cooler and breezier out on the water — dress for it.
  • 🧢A waterproofA bit of sea spray is all part of the adventure.
  • 📷A cameraFor the wildlife, the coast and the castles seen from the sea.
  • 🎫Your bookingMost trips need booking ahead — have the confirmation ready.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Type
Fast RIB (rigid inflatable boat) guided trip
Departs from
Foyle Port Marina, below the Peace Bridge, Derry
Duration
30 minutes (three bridges) or 60 minutes (to Culmore Point and back)
What you may see
Derry's bridges and city skyline; you may see seals and river wildlife (never guaranteed)
Season
Not confirmed — check with the operator; weather- and river-dependent
Booking
Advised — popular for parties, groups and school outings
Cost
Check current prices with the operator
Suitable for
Family-friendly; not suitable for wheelchair users due to the RIB; younger kids should be happy on a fast open boat
Parking
Free parking noted at weekends
Address
Foyle Port Marina, Derry, BT48 9AX
Questions

Before you go

Do I need to book?
Advised — popular for parties, groups and school outings
How much is it?
Check current prices with the operator
How long is the trip?
30 minutes (three bridges) or 60 minutes (to Culmore Point and back)
What might we see?
Derry's bridges and city skyline; you may see seals and river wildlife (never guaranteed)
When does it run?
Not confirmed — check with the operator; weather- and river-dependent
Getting there

Foyle Adventures and Boat Tours departs from Foyle Port Marina, below the Peace Bridge, Derry. Free parking noted at weekends. Tap below for directions to the departure point.

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The story

About the trip

Foyle Adventures and Boat Tours is described as Derry's leading RIB boat service, running guided trips on the River Foyle from Foyle Port Marina below the Peace Bridge. The trips take in the history of the river and the city, its bridges and the local wildlife, with seals a common sight along the water.

The business offers scheduled trips plus private hire for birthday parties, hen and stag groups, tour groups and school outings, with life jackets and safety clothing supplied for every sailing.