Heritage Boat Tours • Waterford Estuary

Step aboard The Reaper

Authentic 2-hour boat tours with local stories, scenic estuary views, and true Waterford maritime heritage.

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Family-run local business
Fully licensed passenger tours
No minimum booking required
Small-group quality (max 12)
Choose your route

Three ways to explore the estuary

Popular

River Suir

2 hoursBest for first-time visitors

Historic shoreline, fishing heritage, and local stories passed through generations.

Scenic

River Barrow

2 hoursBest for peaceful views

A calm, character-filled route with rich landmarks and local river knowledge.

Signature

Estuary Tour

2 hoursBest for wildlife & stories

Broader estuary waters and the full maritime flavour of Waterford’s meeting rivers.

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Simple booking

Your 2-hour heritage experience

Pick a date, choose adults and children, and reserve in minutes.

€40Adult
€25Child
1–12Guests

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For special requests please contact us via WhatsApp, email, Instagram and Facebook.

Guest reactions

People remember this trip

“A brilliant family experience with fantastic local storytelling and beautiful views.”— Visitor review
“Relaxed, authentic and genuinely memorable — the highlight of our weekend.”— Visitor review
“You can feel the history of the boat. Small group size made it feel really special.”— Visitor review
What to expect

Everything you need before boarding

Departure

Cheekpoint Quay. Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.

Duration

Each tour runs for approximately 2 hours on the water.

What to bring

Warm layers, weatherproof jacket, and flat non-slip footwear.

Weather policy

If conditions are unsafe, we contact you to reschedule or refund.

Only 12 seats per sailing
Small-group tours for a better experience.
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A journey through generations

The Reaper timeline

  • 1967The Reaper enters Irish waters at Dunmore East.
  • 1975Purchased by Jim “Dipps” Doherty and worked on the estuary.
  • 2022–2025Carefully restored and returned to the water.
  • 2026Licensed for passenger heritage tours.

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2-hour tours
Adults €40 • Children €25

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