Trial ferry service between Ballyvaughan and Galway City

Ballyvaughan Bay Hop have received funding, through the TransTourism Project from the Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark to run a trial Ballyvaughan - Galway City ferry service in September 2013.

The service will operate from Monday 2 September until Friday 13 September, in association with local operator O'Brien Line.

• Departure points:
  New Pier, Ballyvaughan  (see their map)
  Galway Docks (new pontoon bsside the RNLI lifeboat station - point 44 on the Docks area map)

• Timetable:
  Mon-Fri, from Ballyvaughan at 7:45am and 5pm,   from Galway 8:45am and 6pm.
  Sat:  from Ballyvaughan 11am and 5pm, from Galway 12-noon and 6pm

• Fares:  
  Single - €12,   Return - €20,   Family Return (2 adults, 2 children under 16) - €45
  Commuter 10-Journey - €80 or an extra discount applies if purchased before 23 August - email gwen@ballyvaughanbayhop.com for a discount code,

• Commuter parking is available at the pier in Ballyvaughan.

The boat is fully-enclosed and can carry 12 passengers - see the Ballyvaughan Bay Hop website for bookings.