Discover the island where Ireland remembers!  In the last 1300 years, Spike Island has been host to a 6th-century Monastery, a 24-acre Fortress, the largest convict depot in the world in Victorian times and centuries of island homes.  The island's rich history includes monks and monasteries, rioters and redcoats, captains and convicts and sinners and saints. Today the island is dominated by the 200-year-old Fort Mitchel, the star-shaped Fortress which became a prison holding over 2300 prisoners.  Take the scenic ferry ride from Kennedy Pier, Cobh, and enjoy the included guided tour, use your FREE map and app to walk our scenic island trails, and relax in our cafe and picnic areas having seen our several museums and exhibitions.  Get captured in the history and mystery of this magical heritage island. 

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• Feb / March / April - Weekends Sat & Sun, 12pm & 1pm minimum plus half terms.
• May - 7 days a week, 12 pm and 2 pm minimum.
• June / July / August - 7 days a week, hourly 10 am to 2 pm minimum.
• September - 7 days a week, 12 pm and 2 pm minimum.
• Oct / Nov - Weekends Sat & Sun, 12 pm & 1 pm minimum plus half terms.
• Dec / Jan - Open to pre-booked groups of 20 or more only.

Languages – Prebook a tour guide in German, French or Spanish. Audio guides in Irish, English, German and French.

Duration – Suggested visit 3.5 hours for the ferry, tour and time to self explore.  Shorter / longer stays available on request, change your return ticket time in our gift shop.

Prices: (Ferry + Fort experience)

Adult: €20; Child: €10; OAP/Student: €17; Family of 4 - €49