fb
Boyne Valley Experiences by Boat

Welcome to
Boyne Boats

Boyne Boats offers tours across the River Boyne and Boyne canal, combining historical facts, myths and legends and Game of Thrones trivia to make an unforgettable, family-friendly boating experience. Take to one of our handcrafted, traditional Irish currachs and paddle the same routes as Ireland’s Stone Age ancestors.

Marvel at the Boyne river’s beauty spots, admire the historical landmarks and become immersed in tales of ancient legends such as that of Celtic queen and goddess, Boann. Begin your journey from Oldbridge House, where the Battle of the Boyne changed Ireland’s fate more than 300 years ago.

Experience all this from a currach fit for Jon Snow, handcrafted by Boyne Boats founder Ross Kenny, whose very own currachs are featured throughout Game of Thrones. Suitable for all ages with no boating experience necessary, Boyne Boats experiences offer a unique perspective into Irish history and mythology. Grab your paddle, settle in and soak up the rich beauty and history the River Boyne offers.

Handcrafted by Boyne Boats founder Ross Kenny, whose very own currachs are featured throughout Game of Thrones.
Boyne Boats - handcrafted by Boyne Boats founder Ross Kenny, whose very own currachs are featured throughout Game of Thrones.
As featured on Game of Thrones
Explore the Boyne Valley

Choose Your
Adventure

Enjoy stories of legends and myths, learn about the mighty Battle of the Boyne or soak in the beauty within a UNESCO designated area. We offer a range of different boat trips at Boyne Boats, each offering a different perspective on your guided tour.

from€40P1P
150-minute boat trip experience

Ancient Boyne River Experience

This is a one-of-a-kind, physical and emotional experience that re-traces the lives of the Boyne Valley’s Stone Age settlers of more than 6,000 years ago, along the River Boyne that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Brú na Bóinne with Newgrange at its heart.

from€30P1P
90-minute boat trip experience

Historic Boyne Canal Experience

The Historic Boyne Canal Experience is a family-friendly boat excursion that requires no previous experience. This Boyne canal boat tour is bursting with historical facts, tales of mythology, Battle of Boyne landmarks and even Game of Thrones trivia.

from€30P1P
90-minute boat trip experience

Halloween Mythology Tour, Puca Paddle

Welcome to the Home of Halloween – the Boyne Valley. Join us on the water for a paddling experience with stories of fact and fiction, legend and myth, history and fantasy as we wind our way along the Boyne Canal.

What our happy visitors say

Some of our 5-star reviews
from Trip Advisor

A Fantastic Experience!

Overall it was well worth the trip. The canal is both scenic and peaceful. The boat a work of art. Our guide Ross, brilliant company with some very fascinating stories. Please do make the visit if you are in the area or thinking of travelling down to newgrange.

The King’s Tour

Our family loved our boat and Boyne experience with Ross. The scenery was spectacular and the commentary was inform and entertaining. I would highly recommend this experience in Ireland.

Family Trip

Great trip well worth it. Our 3 year old and 6 year old had great fun paddling and spotting fairy doors!! Ross has great knowledge of local area and very interesting stories about game of thrones!! We had a great time!

Great Boat Trip

Really recommend this boat trip, Ross has plenty of knowledge re local history. Thoroughly enjoyed learning to row the boat, and my four year old loved looking for fairy doors while listening to some of her favourite tunes!

Fantastic Tour

Fantastic Trip on this famous old stretch of water. Would highly recommend you to do this tour if you can, you won’t be disappointed. Ross is a very hospitable and knowledgeable host. Very family friendly.

Brilliant

Great time spent on the Boyne. We were 3 adults 3 teenagers and 2 kids. Guide was full of local knowledge and good fun. Definitely recommend.

Friendly, relaxed and personable! Great experience!

Great experience for all ages! Connect with the history of the local area and more! Highly recommend this for visitors and locals.

A Fun Afternoon

This was a great activity! We were four adults and two nine year-olds, and all of us enjoyed it immensely. Ross is a knowledgeable and personable guide, and able to give more in depth explanations and stories when we asked for them. I look forward to other tours around the Boyne area.

Excellent Canal Experience

We had a fantastic canal experience with Ross yesterday. Ross was very interesting and knowledgeable on the history of the Boyne. Our three girls really loved it and want to do it again!! Overall we would highly recommend this experience.

Get a Glimpse of what you can experience

Latest Stories

October 21 2021

Halloween Mythology Tour, Puca Paddle

Join us on the water for a paddling experience with stories of fact and fiction, legend and myth, history and fantasy as we wind our way along the Boyne Canal.

Discover more

May 15 2023

Summer on the Boyne

Looking for an unforgettable experience in the Boyne Valley?

Discover more

February 19 2024

March 3rd We Are Back on the Water!

Join us in Boyne Valley and take an unforgettable boating experience through history!

Discover more

Sign up for Boyne Boats
* = required field